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Super 3 Circuit System
Distinguished by the prominent front-plate badging indicating Minolta's sophisticated multi-circuit exposure control.
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Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
The Minolta Hi-Matic 11 is an advanced 35mm fixed-lens rangefinder camera finished in classic satin chrome and textured black leatherette. Equipped with a fast Minolta Rokkor-PF 45mm f/1.7 lens and Minolta's proprietary CLC metering system, this model is designated by the prominent Super 3 Circuit faceplate badge. It comes accompanied by its original fitted black leather hard case complete with shoulder strap.
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Fast Rokkor-PF 45mm f/1.7
Equipped with a high-grade 6-element optical formula capable of shallow depth of field and low-light shooting.
03
Contrast Light Compensator
Employs dual-sensor CLC metering integrated into the front barrel rim to automatically balance harsh backlight scenes.
04
All-Metal Chassis Construction
Built with solid mechanical craftsmanship featuring robust satin-finished metal covers and classic rangefinder styling.
05
Original Ever-Ready Case
Includes the factory-fitted embossed Minolta two-piece leather case designed specifically for the camera's lens profile.
06
Coupled Coincident Rangefinder
Integrated rangefinder mechanism integrated inside a bright frame viewfinder window for precise manual focusing.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Minolta Camera Co., Ltd., Osaka
Origin
Japan
Year
1969
Department
cameras
Dimensions
14.0 × 8.2 × 7.4 cm
Packed shipment
2.5 kg · 35 × 28 × 22 cm
Lens
Minolta Rokkor-PF 45mm f/1.7
Exposure System
Super 3 Circuit with CLC (Contrast Light Compensator) metering
Film Format
35mm film (24 × 36 mm)
Body Finish
Satin chrome metal with black textured leatherette wrap
Accessory
Fitted black leather case with carrying strap
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Minolta Hi-Matic 11 35mm Rangefinder Camera — photograph 1
Detail № 02 · Minolta Hi-Matic 11 35mm Rangefinder Camera — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Minolta Hi-Matic 11 35mm Rangefinder Camera; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Advanced Electronics
The Super 3 Circuit Innovation
Visible beside the Minolta logo in photograph two, the Super 3 Circuit emblem marked Minolta's ambitious leap into multi-mode automatic exposure, integrating precision metering logic into a classic rangefinder body.
Protective Leather
Decades of Dedicated Guarding
Seen sheltering the camera in photograph one, this fitted case showcases rich authentic patina and weathered grain, testifying to decades of field use while shielding the chrome rangefinder from heavy impact.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1962
Hi-Matic Series Debut
Minolta launches the original Hi-Matic 35mm rangefinder, gaining fame when John Glenn takes an Ansco-branded version into orbit.
1966
Hi-Matic 9 and CLC Metering
Minolta introduces the Contrast Light Compensator dual-cell CdS metering system to combat high-contrast lighting errors.
1969
Hi-Matic 11 Introduction
The Hi-Matic 11 debuts featuring the Super 3 Circuit electronic exposure system combined with the fast Rokkor-PF 45mm f/1.7 lens.
1972
Hi-Matic F and Compact Era
Minolta transitions the Hi-Matic lineup toward ultra-compact electronic bodies, concluding the full-size metal rangefinder era.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The camera body appears clean and well-preserved with intact leatherette and minor surface wear consistent with age. The optical elements appear clear with visible internal reflections and no obvious heavy haze or fungus. The included black leather case exhibits significant surface crazing, edge rubbing, and age-related leather cracking across the front snout.
✓
InspectedCamera Body & Trim
Chrome top and bottom plates show minor hairline marks, and the black textured wrap remains fully intact without peeling.
✓
InspectedLens & Optical Glass
Front element of the 45mm f/1.7 Rokkor lens appears clear with intact anti-reflective coatings and minimal visible dust.
✓
InspectedRangefinder & Viewfinder Windows
Front optical windows show intact glass without visible cracks, displaying typical minor dust accumulation.
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InspectedLeather Case Condition
Original fitted case displays heavy surface crazing, creases, and leather flaking around the front lens contour, with intact stitching and strap.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
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Minolta Hi-Matic 11 35mm Rangefinder Camera