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This is a Super-compact, easy to use SLR for the Advanced Photo System. The VECTIS S-100 is an SLR camera designed for people who want to enjoy beautiful, carefree shots without a struggle. Simply drop a film cassette in the film chamber as would be done for the batteries, and the camera will advance the film by itself. The high-power built-in flash will automatically support low-light or night photography. The Full Auto Mode provides beautiful pictures with absolute simplicity. In addition, Subject Program Selection lets the user tailor the camera's fully-automatic operation to suit the type of subject to be photographed. The VECTIS S-100 allows photographers to stretch their creativity in a way that could never be expected from LS cameras. Photographers can add a more personal touch to their works by controlling aperture or shutter speed. With the combination of a line-up of V LENSES, extensive angles of view can be enjoyed from wide to telephoto.
This is a fantastic camera, perfect for someone who likes photography and its very easy to use.
An easy to use, interchangeable-lens camera with splashproof construction and Advanced Photo System technology.
Minolta’s Vectis S-100 combines all the benefits of an interchangeable-lens camera with the revolutionary Advanced Photo System to give you high image quality, creative versatility, and complete ease of use. Plus, the Vectis S-100 is splashproof, so you can use it in any weather. A wide array of features like drop-in film loading, triple format selection, through-the-lens viewing, subject program selection, and an ultra-compact body make the S-100 the ideal choice for beginner or amateur photographers.
S100 2003/06/26 59.95USD (28-56mm), 2003/07/03 99.90USD (28-56mm), 2003/07/26 59.95USD (28-56mm), 2003/10/05 51.99GBP (25-150mm), 2004/09/02 46GBP (22-80mm, box), 2004/08/24 34USD (body), *2004/09/21 15USD (manual), 2004/10/16 104.78EUR (80-240mm, box), 2004/11/11 49.99USD (kit, 28-56mm, box), 2004/11/14 2/50 (body, box), *2004/11/16 45GBP (22-80mm, box), 2005/01/24 41GBP (28-56, 56-170mm), 2005/02/08 43.99USD (28-56mm, new kit), 2005/03/09 39.99USD (28-56mm, new kit), 2005/05/11 67.99EUR (28-56mm), 2006/10/28 27.99GBP (28-56mm)
Versatile System Camera
The Vectis S-100 offers the high image quality
and creative capability expected from an interchangeable lens camera,
but with splash proof construction and a much more compact and
easier-to-handle design. The Vectis S-100 accepts Minolta’s Vectis
accessory lenses, covering wide-angle, telephoto, zoom, and macro focal
lengths, and offers a choice of exposure modes to suit your subject or
particular style. In addition, the Vectis S-100 provides the creative
flexibility of wireless remote flash control with certain Maxxum
accessory flash units.
Ultra-Compact Design
The Vectis S-100 offers an ultra-compact design unlike any conventional
interchangeable lens camera, as well as unsurpassed handling comfort. It
is a stylish, eye-catching camera which is remarkably easy to fit into
bags, purses, or even coat pockets.
Interchangeable Accessory
Lenses
The Vectis S-100 is designed to be used with the interchangeable Minolta
V autofocus lenses. To take full advantage of the compact Vectis design
and Advanced Photo System format, Minolta has made significant changes
and improvements in lens design. The new V lenses are 20% smaller and
40% lighter than their 35mm AF SLR equivalents, and feature splash proof
construction, improved lens optics, circular apertures, a larger
focusing ring, direct manual focusing, plus the inclusion of the AF
motor, aperture control, and AF/M button.
Through-The-Lens (TTL)
Viewing
One of the greatest advantages of a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera is
the ability to view the image through the camera lens, rather than
through a viewfinder window situated above and to the side of the lens
(as with a "point & shoot" type camera). TTL viewing makes it very easy
to compose a picture and eliminates cut off images at close distances.
Splash proof Construction
The Vectis S-100 features Minolta’s splash proof construction to keep
water drops from entering the camera body. Not only is the camera body
splash proof, but its interchangeable lenses and built-in flash are as
well. With this unique Vectis feature, the S-100 is well-suited for use
on a boat, near the pool, or in the rain or snow.
Extra-Bright, TTL
Viewfinder
The Vectis S-100’s large, extra-bright TTL
(through-the-lens) viewfinder makes viewing significantly more
comfortable. The
eyepiece is positioned on the left side of the camera body to keep the
user’s nose from hitting the camera (right-eye viewers), and to keep the
right hand out of the way (left-eye viewers).
Long Eye Relief plus
Diopter Adjustment
The Vectis S-100 lets the user view the full image with his or her eye
up to 25mm from the viewfinder eyepiece frame. This is comfortably long
eye relief is especially important for eyeglass wearers. Additionally,
the S-100 features a built-in diopter adjustment dial with a range of -3
to +1.
Drop-In Loading on the Top
Side
For easy film loading even while the camera is mounted on a tripod, the
Vectis S-100’s film is loaded from the top side, instead of from the
bottom. Simply open the film chamber door and drop in the film cassette.
There are no guides to find or film leaders to stretch. Just pop it in,
close the door, and the film automatically threads itself and advances
to the next frame after each shot. At the end of the roll the film
rewinds automatically, but power rewind can be activated at any time.
Film Chamber Lock
This unique Vectis feature ensures that the film chamber door always
stays shut as long as there is usable film in the camera, thereby
eliminating the risk of exposing frames by accidentally opening the film
door in mid roll.
Double Exposure Prevention
This feature optically detects if an exposed film cassette has been
inserted into the camera, and prevents the film from being
unintentionally exposed again.
Selectable Print Aspect
Ratios
For greater creativity in picture compositions, the Vectis S-100 allows
the user to select C (Classic 2:3), H (High Definition TV 9:16), and P
(Panorama 1:3) print formats. The viewfinder masks the image frame
appropriately for accurate picture composition. A single roll of film
can be completely mixed formats.
IX Print Quality
Improvement
The Vectis S-100 magnetically records date & time, print format (C, H,
or P), film orientation, flash fire, scene brightness value, artificial
illumination, and magnification. This information is automatically
communicated to the photofinishing equipment during processing, and
helps produce the best possible prints.
Continuous Autofocusing
The Vectis S-100 features a precise, continuous autofocusing system with
a wide AF area. This provides a wide variety of framing choices and a
greater ability to focus on fast-moving subjects. Additionally, the
focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release button partway down,
allowing the photographer to creatively position the subject anywhere in
the viewfinder frame. Manual focusing is also possible by simply
twisting the lens’ focusing ring.
Dual-Segment
Exposure Metering
The Vectis S-100 features a dual-segment
metering system which controls the camera so that the exposure setting
will be most appropriate for the subject, even in tricky lighting or
backlit situations, or scenes illuminated by spot lights. When the
light-level difference is great, the flash will fire, balancing the
exposure setting and flash output for optimum subject illumination.
Full Auto Mode plus
Subject Program Selection
This six-program feature gives the user an easy and intuitive way to
take control of the camera’s automatic systems. It includes five
separate subject programs plus a full-auto mode. Each subject program is
designed for use with a specific scene or situation and is indicated by
a recognizable icon in the LCD data panel.
Full Auto
Provides simple "point & shoot" operation,
with the camera in full control of autofocus, autoexposure, and flash.
This mode gives the user complete freedom to concentrate on the subject
and scene, and is set automatically when the camera is turned on.
Close-Up
Helps capture the subject’s intricate details
in macro photographs, and is best when used with the Minolta V 50mm
Macro lens. This mode sets the optimum aperture and shutter combination
for maximum depth of field with extreme close-ups.
Portrait
This mode is best suited for full-frame
photographs of people. It favors larger apertures which soften the
background, making the main subject stand out.
Night Portrait (slow
shutter sync)
Synchronizes the flash with a slow shutter
speed to balance the flash illumination on the subject with the
background ambient light. Ideal for pictures taken in front of an
illuminated night scene or at sunset. When used without flash, this mode
can be used to capture long exposures of night scenes. A tripod is
recommended to prevent camera shake.
Sports Action
Favors fast shutter speeds to capture fast
action. Focuses continuously to track moving subjects.
Landscape
This mode can be used to photograph sweeping
scenic vistas or family and friends in front of famous landmarks.
Landscape mode maximizes depth of field by favouring small apertures.
A/S Exposure Control
In addition to Full Auto mode and Subject Program Selection, the Vectis
S-100 offers the additional creative versatility of Aperture Priority
and Shutter Priority exposure control modes.
In Aperture Priority mode, the photographer selects a desired f/number and the camera’s exposure system will automatically select the correct shutter speed. Likewise, in Shutter Priority mode, the photographer can select a shutter speed and the S-100 will automatically set the appropriate lens aperture.
Exposure Compensation
For creative exposure adjustments or exposure bracketing, the exposure
compensation control enables changes in half-stop increments up to +/-
3EV.
Built-In Flash
The Vectis S-100 features a built-in, pop-up flash with a guide number
of 56 feet (at ISO 200). Autoflash, manual fill, cancel, and red-eye
reduction modes can be selected.
Wireless Remote Flash
Control
The Vectis S-100 can control off-camera Maxxum 5400HS, 5400xi, and
3500xi flash units without accessory cords or connectors. Flash control
signals are sent from the camera’s built-in flash.
Date/Time Imprinting
This feature is ideal for cataloguing
photographs or keeping photo records of important events such as
birthdays, weddings, graduations, etc. Date/time imprinting is available
in year, month, date (mth., dt., yr./dt., mth., yr.)/hour, minute/no
imprinting formats. The user can imprint either the front or the back of
the photograph, depending on the photofinisher's equipment.
Continuous Film Advance
For action-catching sequences, the S-100 can be set to advance the film
at 1 frame per second, for as long as the shutter-release button is held
down. Autofocusing adjusts quickly and smoothly to maintain image
sharpness between each exposure.
Self-Timer
The convenient self-timer delays shutter release for ten seconds and
allows the user to set up the shot then appear in the photo.
CAMERA TYPE: | IX240, lens-interchangeable camera |
LENS: | Minolta V lens |
FOCUS | |
Type: | TTL, phase-detection AF system |
Sensor: | One CCD line sensor |
Sensitivity Range: | EV1-19 (ISO 200) |
AF Area: | 5 x 2.1mm |
AF Illuminator: | Flash (0.6-5m) |
AF Control: | Automatic selection between single shot and continuous |
Action Predictive AF: | Available up to image speed on the film plane 4mm/sec. |
Focus Lock: | Activated by pressing the shutter-release button partway down. |
Focus signal: | Has focused / Cannot focus |
Focus Modes: | Autofocus / Manual focus (selectable on the lens) |
EXPOSURE | |
Exposure modes: |
P mode, Subject-program
modes, Aperture-priority mode, Shutter-speed-priority mode, 1.0EV-stop increments |
Aperture setting: | 0.5EV-stop increments |
Type: | TTL dual-segment metering |
Flash metering: | Direct TTL metering |
Metering sensor: | Ambient light: silicon photocell (SPC); Flash light: SPC |
Metering range: | EV4 - 20 (ISO 200 with a f/3.5 lens) |
Film-speed setting: |
Automatic: ISO 25-6400,
1/3EV-stop increments, ISO 25-1000 with flash |
AE Lock: | AF/AE lock by pressing shutter-release button partway down |
Exposure compensation: | 3 to +3 EV (1/2EV-stop increments), automatic compensation in back light |
SHUTTER | |
Type: | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane |
Speed: | 1/1000 - 30 sec., bulb |
Flash-sync speeds: | 1/90 sec or slower, 1/45 sec. or slower with wireless flash |
FLASH | |
Type: | Built-in |
Guide Number: | 17 (at ISO 200 in meters) |
Min. Distance: | 0.6m |
Coverage: | 22mm angle of view in H format |
Recycling Time: | Approx. 3.5 sec. |
Red-eye reduction: | Pre-flash |
Pop up: | Auto up / Manual down |
Control: | P mode: Autoflash in backlit or dark situations |
A or S mode: Always fires when flash is up. Does not fire when flash is down. | |
Subject Program Selection: Autoflash | |
Wireless Flash: | Yes (There is one channel) |
Dedicated Flash: | Compatible with wireless flash only |
FILM TRANSPORT | |
Loading: | Drop In Loading |
Drive modes: | Single-shot, continuous drive (1 frame/sec.), self-timer, remote-control mode |
Rewinding: | Automatic rewinding/Manual rewinding |
Film-chamber Lock: | Yes |
Frame Counter: | Backward counter |
SELF-TIMER: |
Self-timer lamp (LED)
blinks while in operation, approx. 10- sec. delayed release, cancellable |
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL |
Yes |
VIEWFINDER | |
Type: | SLR type, TTL relay-optics |
Focusing Screen: | Acute matte |
Field of View: | 90 x 90% |
Magnification: | 0.7X |
Eye-point: | Approx. 24mm from the eyepiece frame, 29mm from the eyepiece |
Diopter: | -3 to +1 dpt., adjustable |
Print Format Change: | Change of image frame |
Display: | LED in the eyepiece frame (AF, flash, out-of-control warning, camera-shake warning) |
IX | Optical Double Exposure Prevention |
Magnetic IX data: Date, time | |
Print format: C, H, or P | |
Cartridge Hand of Load | |
Print Quality Improvement | |
SPLASHPROOF | Equivalent to IPX2 |
POWER | CR2 x 2 |
BATTERY | 30 rolls with flash use 0% |
PERFORMANCE | 13 rolls with flash use 50% |
(25 Exposures) | 9 rolls with flash use 100% |
DIMENSIONS: | 124.5 x 78.5 x 55.5mm (4.9 x 3 x 2.18 in.) |
WEIGHT: | 315g (w/o batteries) (11.1 oz.) |
Last Updated on 28th October 2006