For Sale Minolta HiMatic 7S with original leather case

[Karl K]

Key Features

• Lens: Rokkor-PF 45mm f/1.8, known for sharpness and contrast, with a 55mm filter thread.
• Metering: Built-in CdS cell with Minolta's Contrast Light Compensator (CLC) system, reading light through the filter ring.
• Shutter: Leaf shutter with speeds from 1/4 to 1/500s plus Bulb, with flash sync at all speeds (PC sync & hot shoe).
• Exposure Modes: Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Full Auto. F/stops, shutter speed and EV numbers are all engraved.
• Viewfinder: Large, bright with coupled parallax correction and a split-image rangefinder patch.
• Film: Uses 35mm (135) film, ISO 25-800.
• Battery: Originally 1.35V mercury PX625, often needs adapters for modern batteries (like LR44), which can slightly affect meter accuracy.
• Build: Solid metal construction, heavier than some rangefinders, with a Safe Load System (SLS) indicator.

The rangefinder is working and appears to be accurate, according to the distance scale, marked in both feet and meters, on the lens.
The film advance is stuck in the rest position and I don't want to force it.
Therefore, the shutter release doesn't fire the shutter.
The built-in light meter uses the discontinued mercury battery PX-13 or PX-625. It is untested.
I'm selling the camera with the case AS-IS for repair or for parts, since I have not been able to test it with film.
This camera is also listed for sale on eBay at a higher price.

PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, money order, or personal check are all OK.
$49 + $9 shipping

 

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