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- Specifications
| Marketed | June 1996 |
| Original Price | 66,000 yen (w/case and remote control) |
The second IX 240 model in the IXY series, the IXY G has a novel and futuristic design and more advanced features such as a 4x zoom lens. The camera front is metallic, and the large lens cover also hosts a built-in flash. Well received on the IXY, the hybrid AF system with five focusing points (Ai-AF) has been retained. The latest high-integration design technology enabled the camera to have a 22.5-90mm zoom lens (equivalent to 28-112mm in the 35mm format) for excellent image quality. Other features include drop-in film loading, automatic parallax correction, and mode settings with icons.
| Type | Fully automatic IX 240 Lens-Shutter autofocus camera with zoom lens |
| Picture Size | 16.7×30.2 mm (C, H, and P formats also selectable with IX data) |
| AF System | Active/passive hybrid 5-point autofocus system using 5 IREDs and a CCD sensor. 0.6 m – infinity (normal mode) and 0.35mm – infinity (close-up mode). AI-AF with 5 focusing points selected automatically. Center focusing point is selected in the action, close-up, and spot modes. Center focusing point is also used for manual focusing, One-Shot AF, and Servo AF (set for action mode) modes. Prefocus enabled. |
| Lens | 22.5-90mm f/5.6-8.9 (7 elements in 7 groups). Stepless zooming with zoom lever. Markings provided for 22.5mm, 38mm, 66mm, and 90mm. |
| Shutter | Electromagnetic programmed shutter and aperture. In auto mode and flash-on mode: EV 10.5 (f/5.6 at 1/45 sec.) – EV 17 (f/14.2 at 1/650 sec.) at 22.5mm, and EV 13.5 (f/8.9 at 1/150 sec.) – EV 17 (f/17.5 at 1/430 sec.) at 90mm. In slow-speed sync and flash-off mode: EV 3 (f/5.6 at 4 sec.) – EV 17 (f/14.2 at 1/650 sec.) at 22.5mm, and EV 4.3 (f/8.9 at 4 sec.) – EV 17 (f/17.5 at 1/430 sec.) at 90mm. Built-in electronic self-timer. Remote-control shutter release enabled. |
| Viewfinder | Direct zoom viewfinder. 0.29x – 1.16x magnification and 82% coverage (89% coverage on the print). Within the image area are the image-area frame, AF frame, Best Shot indicator, C-format mask, and P-format mask. Green LED lights for in-focus indicator and OK-to-Shoot, and blinks for close-up warning. Orange LED lights for flash ready, and blinks for camera-shake warning. Both LEDs stay off during flash recharging. |
| EE | SPC for full-auto program EE with 3-zone evaluative metering. AE locks when AF is achieved. Metering range of EV 3 – 17. Film speed range: ISO 25 – 10000 set automatically in 1/3-stop increments. ISO 25 – 3200 is displayed. Higher ISO speeds show a blank on the LCD. Automatic exposure compensation of EV +1.5 for backlit subjects. Manual exposure compensation enabled. |
| Built-in Flash | Built-in flash also serves as a lens cover and main switch. Guide No. 13.2 (at ISO 100 in meters). Fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions. Slow-speed sync and fill-flash enabled. Coverage for 22.5mm focal length and longer. Red-eye reduction lamp provided. |
| Autodate Feature |
Year, month, day; day, hour, minute; and 5 captions in 6 languages. |
| Power Source | One 3 V CR2 lithium battery (auto battery check provided) |
| Film Loading & Advance |
Drop-in auto loading. Automatic film advance with built-in motor. Single-frame and continuous advance (action mode) enabled. Remote control using infrared beam provided for remote shutter release (up to 5 m). |
| Film Rewind | Fully automatic with built-in motor. |
| Remote Control | Mini remote control unit using infrared beam provided for remote shutter release (up to 5 m). |
| Frame Counter | Two-digit display with 7-segment LCD. |
| IX Data | Date function, captions in 6 languages, PQI (7 types) |
| Dimensions & Weight |
120 x 65 x 47 mm, 290 g (with battery) |