General Description
This is the top A-series camera. It was developed alongside the SMC-A lenses, and takes full advantage of their new features: Tv and P operating modes as well as program and TTL flash. However, this small and light camera has a lot more to offer: solid (mostly metal) construction, DOF preview, self-timer, a good electronic shutter, Av and M operating modes, etc. The display is suitable for eye-glass wearers, and uses two LCDs for displaying the needed information. LCD illumination is also available. The camera accepts an optional winder or a motor drive as well as a variety of other accessories.
On the negative side, since the camera is not really intended for "professional use," it is fully dependant on battery power and lacks interchangeable screens and MLU. The working aperture is visible in the viewfinder only in the Tv and P operating modes. Finally, the X-synch is listed as 1/125 in the specs but it is only 1/90 in reality.
The camera is plentiful on the second-hand market and usually costs around US $150.
| Product Variations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Exact Name | superA | SUPER PROGRAM |
| Color | black | silver-black |
| Years of Production | 1983 ~ 1985 | 1983 ~ 1985 |
| Availability | used, several times a month | used, several times a month |
| Catalog Number | unknown | 09940 |
| Sold with Case | — | — |
Technical Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | KA |
| Self-Timer | 12 seconds |
| Cable Release | mechanical (with standard thread) |
| Additional Features | DOF-preview |
| Width x Height x Depth | 131 x 86.5 x 47.5 mm |
| Weight | 490 g |
| Exposure System | |
| Exposure Modes | Av, M, P, Tv |
| Metering Modes | center-weighted |
| Meter Material | GPD |
| Exposure Compensation (Step) | +/-2 (1 EV steps) |
| Exposure Lock | no |
| Meter Range | 1 ~ 19 EV |
| Manual Film ISO Speed | 6 ~ 3200 ASA |
| Shutter | |
| Construction | electronic (vertical-run) |
| Material | metal |
| Shutter Speeds | 15 ~ 1/2000, B |
| Mechanical Speeds | — |
| Viewfinder | |
| Magnification [Coverage] | 0.82 x [92%] |
| Shutter-Speed Indication | LCD |
| Aperture Indication | LCD (only in Tv and P) |
| Power Source | |
| Batteries | 2 x 1.5 Volt silver-oxide (A76, SR44) or alkaline (LR44) |
| Film Transport | |
| Type | manual |
| Compatible with Motor Drive | A |
| Compatible with Winder(s) | ME II |
| Flash Operation | |
| Command Protocol(s) | analog |
| Flash Automation | TTL, P, S |
| Synchronization Speed(s) | 1/125 ~ 15, B |
| Built-In Flash | no |
| Accessories | |
| Fitting Case(s) | soft case: Soft Case Super A |