{"product_id":"minolta-freedom-af-50-big-finder-35mm-camera-serial-35008166-frame-counter-not-working","title":"Minolta Freedom AF-50 Big Finder 35mm camera (serial 35008166) *frame counter not working*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Please note the frame counter (which tells you how many pictures you've taken) and the automatic rewind (which relies on the same circuitry) are not working on this camera; you need to use a pen tip to press the rewind button on this camera when you reach the end of your film roll. All other features are working correctly. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minolta AF-50 Big Finder is a simple, ultra-compact 35mm camera featuring a sharp 27mm wide-angle lens (an ideal focal length for street photography). This is an good beginner film camera for someone who's looking for something small and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AF-50 requires two AA batteries (not included). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe camera was tested with batteries and film installed and apart from the frame counter and auto-rewind, all functions are working correctly (the film was not developed however). The camera is in good cosmetic condition (see photos). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe haven't been able to locate the full manual but this site features a transcription of the camera's brochure: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.geocities.ws\/deltaastro\/minoltaaf50bigfinder.html\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.geocities.ws\/deltaastro\/minoltaaf50bigfinder.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.derrybryson.com\/manuals\/Minolta\/MINOLTA%20FILM%20CAMERAS\/Big%20Finder\/Freedom%20AF%20Big%20Finder%20Manual.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample photos\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHere are some pictures that other people have taken with this model of camera to give you an idea of its image quality: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tags\/Minolta+AF50+Big+Finder\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tags\/Minolta+AF50+Big+Finder\/\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"Specifications\"\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 35mm automatic lens-shutter camera with built-in lens and flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm: 35mm film cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens: 27mm; f\/5.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens Construction: All glass; 3 elements in 3 groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusing: Active infrared autofocusing; activated by pressing the shutter-release button partway down; focus lock available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusing Range: 3.28 ft. (1.0m) – infinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure: Programmed AE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetering Range:(at ISO 100): EV 10.3 – 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter Speed Range: 1\/40 - 1\/250 second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO (film-speed) Setting: Automatic for DX-coded film; (non DX-coded film set to ISO 100)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO Range: ISO 100 – 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm Transport: Automatic threading, auto advance to first frame, auto winding, auto rewind and auto rewind stop; manual start of rewind selectable; Film Chamber Lock included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash: Built-in, fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash Modes: Autoflash (in low-light), Fill Flash, Flash Cancel; red-eye function available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash Range: (at ISO 100): 3.28 ft. – 9.18 ft. (1.0 - 2.8m); (at ISO 400): 3.28 ft. – 18.36 ft. (1.0 - 5.6m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash Recycling Time: Approx. 6 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Timer: Approx. 10-second shutter-release delay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder: Albada type (with Bright Frame)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField of View: 80% for subject at 9.8 feet (3m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnification: 0.6X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiopter: -1 diopter for subject at 9.8 feet (3m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData Imprinting Formats (DATE model only): Year, month, day \/ day, hour, minute \/ no imprinting \/ month, day, year \/ day, month, year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatteries: Two 1.5V AA alkaline or carbon-zinc batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery Performance: Approx. 18 rolls (based on Minolta's standard test method using 24-exposure film with flash on 50% of exposures)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W x H x D): Standard model: 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.4 in. (111.5 x 66.5 x 36mm); DATE model: 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.5 in. (111.5 x 66.5 x 40mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Standard model: 5.8 oz. (165g) without battery; DATE model: 5.9 oz. (170g) without battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39805333864534,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/products\/minolta_AF50_big_finder_serial_35008166_20220421791.jpg?v=1650575635","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/minolta-freedom-af-50-big-finder-35mm-camera-serial-35008166-frame-counter-not-working","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}