Minolta Autopak-8 D12
The last of the Autopak series (I believe...). Quite heavy camera. The auto exposure on my D12 doesn't work. Apparently it's a common fault of this model. But I do love the coating of this lens.
Lens
| Minolta Zoom Rokkor-Macro 6.5-78mm f/1.8 lens with the purple/greenish coating I love to look at.
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| The angle of the focus barrel rotation from infinity to MOD is approximately 80°. I wish it had more angle. |
| By turning the macro switch, a diopter pops in between the elements. The list below shows the approximate measurements of the focus distance in macro mode at given focal lengths;
*The distance from the tip of the lens to the focal plane is about 0.155m. |
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Diagram of the diaphragm. |
Lens Specs
| Format | Super 8 |
| Manufacturer | Minolta |
| Focal Length | 6.5-78mm |
| Aperture | f/1.8-45 |
| Transmissive Light Loss | Unknown |
| Diaphragm | 3-Blade Star-Shaped |
| Min. Focus Distance | 1.5m (in approx. 80° focus barrel rotation from ∞) |
| Macro | built-in diopter |
| Front Thread Diameter | ø67mm |
| Construction | Unknown |
| Mount | N/A |
Viewfinder
Minolta put split-image rangefinder instead of microprism, which was used on D10. To me, it is a huge improvement because I like to set focus by an eye. The shutter angle indicater is ok, but it is hard to set the angle besides the marked points, especially between 80-160° because the 160° marking is invisible.
Inside the Aperture Scale
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Frame Rates
| To run the camera at either 32 or 54fps, you need the Hi-Speed Power Pack, which takes additional 7 AA batteries.
D12 equipped with the Hi-Speed Power Pack. As you can see, D12 gets really big with accessories for a Super 8 camera. |
Variable Shutter
| The shutter is variable from 0-160°. |
Exposure Control
| The expoure can be set either manually or automatically. It accepts wide range of film speeds (ASA 16-640) and offers exposure compensation (2 stops over/under in 1/2 stop increments). What you see below the exposure control dial in the left photo is the built-in filter switch. |
Accessories
Intervalometer-P (requires additional 5 AA batteries and the release cord)
Forehead Rest
Remote Control Cord (left) & Release Cord (right) |
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Specifications
| Format | Super 8 |
| Lens | Minolta Zoom Rokkor-Macro f. 6.5-78mm 1:1.8 |
| Viewfinder | Beam-Splitter Prism Reflex |
| Focusing System | Split-Image |
| Exposure Control | TTL Auto / Exposure Compensation / Manual |
| Frame Rates | 8/12/18/24/(32)/(54)fps + Single Frame |
| Shutter Angle | 0-160° |
| Power | 5 AA batteries |
| Connections | |
| Other Features | Intervalometer |
