Minolta Vectis Weathermatic Zoom APS Camera
by Konica Minolta
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Manufacturer: Konica MinoltaModel: FSX
Product features:
- Submersible down to 33 feet
- Above- and underwater auto focusing
- Rugged, all-weather styling
- Versatile 1.7x zoom lens
- Convenient Advanced Photo System features
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Minolta Vectis Weathermatic Zoom APS Camera
Customer Review: Not bad for the casual scuba/snorkeler
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the APS Weathermatic about four years ago and I like it very much. I took it with me while scuba diving & snorkeling in Bonaire. The pics I had were comparable to a Nikonos UW camera! PROS: APS film was easy to load. Autofocus capability underwater. 33ft not too shabby, most worthwhile photographic stuff is within 33ft anyways. The recessed lens cuts down on the "snowflake" effect common to UW photography. Landside pictures pretty decent too, easy to carry and use while on dry land. CONS: UW autofocus only works if both you and your subject remain very, very, very still. Expensive compared to other amateur UW cameras. Flash is a little on the weak side while UW, this camera takes it's best photos in bright light. ALL underwater cameras (except disposibles) require special care. This means that the camera has to be rinsed in a bowl/pool of water ASAP after being in saltwater. Also sand and grit can sneak under the dial and cracks easily if you are not careful. Special care and attention is needed to clean out sand from the gaskets. The Weathermatic does snorkeling and shallow diving just fine. Minolta warns against moving water to reduce the possibility of physical damage caused by a heavy wave or strong faucet spray. Once the camera is underwater, it should be fine.
Description of Minolta Vectis Weathermatic Zoom APS Camera
Take Minolta's Vectis Weathermatic Zoom snorkeling, skin diving, boating, or to the pool. This camera is completely watertight and durable. Shock-resistant materials and a double-thick outer shell, front cover, and rear cover make it ideal for outdoor use. It is also bright yellow, making it easy to spot and retrieve if it falls overboard.The above- and underwater auto focusing system features passive phase detection which determines its focus based on subject contrast. Since there are no infrared beams to get lost in the water, this type of auto focusing system can focus accurately underwater. The Vectis Weathermatic also offers 26mm long eye relief that allows the user to view the whole image an inch away from the viewfinder eyepiece. This is especially useful if you are wearing goggles or eyeglasses.
The Vectis Weathermatic features all you've come to expect from an Advanced Photo System camera: drop-in film loading, three print options, and date/time imprinting. It also detects whether an exposed film cassette has been inserted into the camera, preventing double exposure. The built-in flash features full auto, manual fill, cancel, and night portrait modes, plus a selectable red-eye reduction lamp.
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