Camera tech data for Minolta Dynax 7

General
NameMinolta Dynax 7 , α-7 (China (2001), with Chinese, English, Japanese language; data memory for 18 rolls), α-7 (Japan), Maxxum 7 (USA)
Mount typeA-mount
Release year2000
Statusdiscontinued
Auto-focus
AF sensors8 line, 1 double cross
AF range [EV]−1 – 18
AF modes?AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF
AF assist light?yes
Supported lenses?classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D)
Features
Eye-startyes
Custom functions35
Other featuresfilm chamber lock, STF mode, release priority
Metering
Metering modes?14 segments, center-weighted, spot (2.7%)
Metering range [EV] (with spot)0 – 20 (3 – 20)
Auto Exposure Lock buttonyes
Exposure modes?[P], P with shift, A, S, M with shift
Subject programs3 preset modes
Exposure compensation± 3 (1/2), ± 3 (1/3)
Flash
Flash modes?normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync
Flash metering?ADI, 4S-TTL, CW-TTL
Requires D flash unitno
Flash guide number [m]/ coverage [mm]12/24
X-Sync speed1/200
High Speed Syncyes
Wireless flashyes
Wireless x-sync speed?1/200
Wireless HSSyes
Wireless Flash Controller compatible?yes
Ratio flash controlyes
Flash exposure compensation± 2 (1/2)
Studio flash socketyes
Compatible with DR-1000no
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typepentaprism
Viewfinder coverage92% × 94%
Viewfinder magnification0.80×
Eye relief [mm]/ from frame [mm]?22.5/18.5
Screens?G (default), M, L, ML, S
Diopter adjustment [diopters]-2.5 – +0.5
Eyepiece cupEC-1100
Viewfinder accessory compatible?yes
Shooting
Frame rate [fps]4
Frame rate with AF [fps]3.7
Shutter speed [s]30 – 1/8000, B
Timer for Bulb exposuresyes
Self-timer [s]10, 2 (w/ mirror pre-fire)
Bracketing frames (stops)3, 5, 7 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1/1)
Multiple exposuresunlimited
Remote release socketyes
Wireless remote releaseIR-1N
Depth of field previewyes
Aperture can be changed during depth of field previewyes
Silent depth of field previewyes
Film features
Leader outyes
ISO overrideyes
IR safe?no
Construction and accessories
Weather sealingno
Mount materialsteel
Batteries2× CR123A
Battery pack
Vertical gripVC-7 (4× AA/2× CR123A)
Accessory shoe capSC-1000
Standard accessoriesstrap, body cap, batteries
Weight [g]?575
Data saverDS-100
Date backbuilt-in
Misc
Comments
ReviewsGary Friedman on photo.net
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