The Minolta Hi-Matic G is a compact camera for the 35mm format. It was introduced in the mid-70s and is part of the Hi-Matic family. It was produced in a factory in Japan. It was bought by photographers all over the world.
The 35mm photo camera comes with a Rokkor lens. The focal length is 38mm and the maximum aperture is f/2.8. The smallest aperture the camera can set is f/14. Constructed the optics are four elements in three groups. The camera does not have an autofocus function, the focus is set manually. The closest focusing distance of this lens is 100 cm. If you like to use filters for your pictures, you need a filter with 46 mm thread.
For taking pictures, the Minolta Hi-Matic G has a light meter and sets the exposure automatically. The automatic can be used with films from ISO 25 to ISO 400. Exposure time and aperture cannot be set manually.
With the PC flash connector and the hot shoe, it is possible to use a flash. The photo camera has a cable release and a thread for a tripod on the bottom.
According to the manual, the housing of the Japanese camera weighs 375 grams and measures 11.6 x 7.1 x 5.3 cm. Power is supplied by a 1.3 V mercury battery.
Films for the Minolta Hi-Matic G
Photographic film is exposed in the Minolta Hi-Matic G, more specifically 35mm film.35mm film is still manufactured today and is fairly easy to obtain. A recommendation for color photos is the Kodak Ultramax 400* and for B&W shots the Kodak TRI-X 400*. According to various reviews, they are good for everyday shooting and deliver solid results. Foma, Adox and also Rollei are still other suppliers of 35mm film.
The exposure range of the Minolta Hi-Matic G is 24mm x 36mm. Thus, a roll of film usually holds 36 images. The film is transported manually with a lever on the top. When the end of the film is reached, a small button on the bottom is pushed in and the film material is transported back into the cartridge with the crank. The film can then be removed and taken to the developing lab.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Viewfinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Lens name | Rokkor |
| Focal length | 38 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 100 cm / 3.28 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Type of focus | Zone focus |
| Focus zones | 1 m, 1,5 m, 3 m, Infinite |
| Filter thread | 46 mm |
| Lens design | 4 elements in 3 groups |
| Exposure times | 1/650 second to 1/30 second |
| Light meter | CdS light meter |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 25 to 400 |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC-Flash |
| Flash sync speed | 1/25 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | 1x 1.3 V mercury battery |
| Size | 11,6 x 7,1 x 5,3 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 4.57 x 2.80 x 2.09 inches |
| Weight | 375 Grams |
| Country of production | Japan |
| Estimated value / Used price | 89,90 Euro 146,52132,6587,84698,5877,4215069,541051,3696,96 Estimate based on used prices of 27 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 13.5.2024 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 95,25 Euro (102.83 US-Dollar) |