{"product_id":"minolta-hi-matic-g","title":"Minolta Hi‑Matic G 35mm Rangefinder – Meter Reacts – Shutter\/Lens Faults","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMinolta Hi‑Matic G\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact 35mm rangefinder‑style camera with automatic exposure and a sharp 38mm f\/2.8 Rokkor lens. Lightweight and simple to use, it remains popular with collectors and film shooters.\u003cbr\u003eThis example \u003cstrong\u003erequires a service\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003emeter reacts appropriately\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eshutter fires but does not appear to vary\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003elens is loose\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repair‑Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody – Minolta Hi‑Matic G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter fires but \u003cstrong\u003edoes not appear to vary\u003c\/strong\u003e across speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter \u003cstrong\u003ereacts appropriately\u003c\/strong\u003e to light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens assembly \u003cstrong\u003eloose\u003c\/strong\u003e and requires mechanical attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder clear with typical light dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm advance functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior shows moderate cosmetic wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens – Rokkor 38mm f\/2.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics clean with normal internal dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo haze or fungus observed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture blades appear functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus ring movement affected by loose lens assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior shows light cosmetic wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinolta Hi‑Matic G camera\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 35mm automatic‑exposure camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRokkor 38mm f\/2.8 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, lightweight design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular with collectors and film enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera is \u003cstrong\u003enot currently suitable for shooting\u003c\/strong\u003e without repair. The shutter requires servicing, and the loose lens assembly needs mechanical correction. The responsive meter is a positive sign for restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi‑Matic G bodies remain desirable as restoration projects due to their compact size and reliable optics. Honest disclosure of shutter and lens faults is essential and increases buyer confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinolta Hi‑Matic G, Hi‑Matic G repair, Minolta rangefinder fault, Rokkor 38mm f2.8 UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53917613130070,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP7569_203f8164-4598-4619-a9ed-854a69caab2d.jpg?v=1779209644","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/minolta-hi-matic-g","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}