Minolta Hi-Matic 7 35mm Rangefinder

Minolta Hi-Matic 7 35mm Rangefinder - Good Condition | Classic Japanese Rangefinder with Rokkor-PF 45mm f/1.8 Lens

The Minolta Hi-Matic 7 is a beautifully crafted Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera that combines Minolta's renowned optical quality with a sophisticated automatic exposure system in an elegant and pocketable package. The fixed Rokkor-PF 45mm f/1.8 lens is the star of the show — a fast, sharp, and beautifully rendering standard prime that delivers images with the warm, natural character that Rokkor glass is universally renowned for. The f/1.8 maximum aperture provides exceptional low-light capability and beautiful background separation, while the rangefinder focusing system ensures precise and quiet subject acquisition. With both fully automatic and manual exposure control, the Hi-Matic 7 offers genuine creative flexibility in a remarkably capable package. Serial number SR 242709.

Key Features

• Minolta Rokkor-PF 45mm f/1.8 fixed lens — fast, sharp, and beautifully rendering
• Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and beautiful background separation
• Rangefinder focusing for precise and quiet subject acquisition
• Automatic and Manual exposure modes
• Bright and clear viewfinder with rangefinder patch and frame lines
• Compact and elegant body — ideal for street and travel photography
• Built-in flash shoe for external flash
• CdS metering system for accurate automatic exposure
• A genuine classic of Japanese rangefinder design

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing
• Optics: Lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact; rangefinder patch clear and accurate
• Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all modes; aperture and film transport functioning as expected; metering functioning correctly

"The Minolta Hi-Matic 7 is one of those rangefinders that rewards photographers who seek it out. The Rokkor-PF 45mm f/1.8 renders with a warmth and character that is unmistakably Minolta — natural, sharp, and with a beautiful rendering at wide apertures that suits portrait and street photography equally well. In good condition this is a genuinely capable and deeply satisfying rangefinder."

What's Included

• Minolta Hi-Matic 7 camera

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Minolta
• Model: Hi-Matic 7
• Serial Number: SR 242709
• Lens: Minolta Rokkor-PF 45mm f/1.8 (fixed)
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Focus: Rangefinder
• Exposure: Automatic, Manual
• Shutter Speed: 1/30s – 1/500s + Bulb
• Aperture Range: f/1.8 – f/16
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.9m
• Filter Thread: 55mm
• Viewfinder: Rangefinder with bright frame lines
• Built-in Flash: No — flash shoe for external flash
• Battery: PX625 / MR9
• Dimensions: approx. 135 x 83 x 68mm
• Weight: approx. 680g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm Rangefinder Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition