Super-Bright Viewfinder
The Maxxum 4 is equipped with the same high-quality spherical acute matte-focusing screen found in the top-of-the-line Maxxum Cameras. The Viewfinder provides a bright, clear image, which is very important when working in low-light conditions or with slow lenses. Also, the 0.75X Magnification feature allows for comfortable viewing.

Built-In Flash
The Maxxum 4's built-in flash puts creative flash control at your fingertips with an auto, off, fill-flash, red-eye reduction (which greatly reduces the red-eye effect in portraits), and wireless remote flash control modes. For greater flash output and versatility, high-powered Maxxum flash units are available as optional accessories.

Advanced Distance Integration (ADI) Flash Metering
Minolta's ADI technology creates a new level of flash metering precision by using the distance encoders in Minolta's D-Series lenses to calculate flash exposure. With the camera's built-in flash, the ADI combines the distance information with TTL (through-the-lens) 4-segment flash metering. When using Minolta's powerful D-Series flash units, the ADI uses a pre-flash to minimize the influence of background and subject reflectance. ADI metering is a technology that will ultimately provide better looking flash pictures, time after time.

Wireless/Remote Off-Camera Flash
This exclusive Maxxum feature lets you use multiple Maxxum program flash units off-camera without cords or connectors. The flash control signals are sent from the Maxxum 4's built-in flash. When using the built-in flash for fill light, the ratio flash function controls the flash units to give a lighting ratio of 2:1.

Fully Automatic Film Operation
Loading film is a snap with the Maxxum 4. All you do is insert the film cartridge and position the film leader. The camera sets the film speed then threads, advances, and rewinds the film automatically. The user can activate power rewind at anytime.

Film Chamber Lock
This security feature prevents the camera back from being opened while there is usable film in the chamber, thereby protecting your film from accidental exposure.

Continuous Film Advance
When capturing action scenes as they unfold, easily set the Maxxum 4 for continuous film advance. The film advances at 1.7 frames per second as long as the shutter-release button is held down.

12 Custom Functions
The Maxxum 4 has 12 custom functions so the camera works the way you do. Some of these functions include the ability to leave the rewound film leader in or out, the ability to lock the shutter release when there is no film in the camera or when there is no lens attached, and many more. The operation of button controls and many other advanced features of the camera can be custom-tailored to suit the users photographic style or preferences.

Date/Time Imprinting
The built-in quartz-data back imprints the date or time right onto the photo, making it very useful for cataloging photographs and making photo records of important events. Data imprinting can be turned on or off as desired.

Remote Release Terminal
This enables the shutter to be released from a distance, using an optional Maxxum Remote Cord. When using slow shutter speeds, remote shutter release is especially helpful in preventing camera shake if used in conjunction with a tripod.

Remote control
The IR Remote Control RC-3 with an immediate and 2 second delay, allows the photographer the opportunity to shoot without having to hold the camera. The IR Remote Control RC-3 range can be from as far away as 16.4 feet (5m).