What do the optional program backs do?
• The Program Back-90 provides 3 formats of date/time recording, recording of numerals along the edge of the frame, and an intervalometer. • The Program Back Super-90 provides these functions plus • concealed imprinting of exposure data • 3 user-programmable exposure curves • auto-bracketing of up to 9 exposures • and an 8-reading spot meter memory. Comments about the Program Back Super-90 on the Minolta Mailing List are very favourable, but there are a few warnings; • The Program Back Super-90 is rather complex to operate – you may need to have the manual with you for your first few rolls of film with this accessory. • The liquid crystal displays of second hand backs are often badly faded. • The Program Back Super-90 makes it difficult to wear glasses while shooting. 19/ What focusing screens are there? Five focussing screens were made for the 9000; • Type G – the standard screen – a matte field containing the focus frame and spot metering circle. • Type L – Same as type G but with a
