{"product_id":"minolta-freedom-ii-auto-focus-35mm-point-and-shoot-camera-serial-3448303","title":"Minolta Freedom II Auto-focus 35mm point-and-shoot camera (serial 3448303)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Minolta Freedom II (called the AF-E in some countries) is a quality auto-focus 35mm film point-and-shoot from 1985\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. This is a wonderfully simple camera with a sharp 35mm f\/3.5 lens (4 element in 4 groups). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApart from its manual rewind switch, it's an auto-everything camera so it's ideal for someone who wants a pure point-and-shoot experience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Freedom II requires two AA batteries (not included). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImportant note: the camera's manual (linked below) warns on page 10 that \"t\u003c\/span\u003ehe rewind switch should not be operated when the back cover is open or no film is inside.\" We once ran across another Freedom II that was seized up due to someone mindlessly playing with the rewind switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/cameramanuals.org\/minolta_pdf\/minolta_af-e.pdf\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cameramanuals.org\/minolta_pdf\/minolta_af-e.pdf\"\u003ehttps:\/\/cameramanuals.org\/minolta_pdf\/minolta_af-e.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tested this camera with batteries and film installed (the film was not processed). We also verified the camera's auto-focus and auto-exposure are working correctly. The camera is in very good cosmetic condition (see photos) with only minor wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample photos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some pictures that other people have taken with the Freedom II\/AF-E: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3334133-minolta-af-e\/photos\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3334133-minolta-af-e\/photos\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3334133-minolta-af-e\/photos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3346168-minolta-freedom-ii\/photos\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3346168-minolta-freedom-ii\/photos\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3346168-minolta-freedom-ii\/photos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecfications\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Compact autofocus 35mm camera with automatic switch-over flash, DX auto film-speed setting, and auto loading and film transport system \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens: Minolta 35mm f\/3.5 lens with built-in lens cover; 4 elements in 4 groups; angle of view: 63°\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm speed setting: Automatic setting for ISO 100 to\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000 DX films; manual setting at ISO 100, 200, 400 Film transport: Auto threading, one-step advance to first frame, auto winding, auto rewind\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder: Bright-frame type with normal-framing guide, close-framing guides, autofocus zone, flash-wait signal; magnification: 0.45X; power: -1 dipper \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure control: Electronically programmed from EV 9 to EV 16.2; silicon photocell\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusing: Infrared autofocus system (0.65m [2.1 ft.] to infinity\\ with cancelable focus hold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash control: Flash automatically fires in low-light conditions; automatic charge activation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: Two AA-size alkaline-manganese, sealed carbon-zinc, or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries; shutter locks when batteries are exhausted \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery performance*: Using 36-exposure film\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkaline-manganese without flash: 90 rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkaline-manganese with flash: 8 rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-cadmium without flash: 50 rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-cadmium with flash: 4 rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* As determined by standard Minolta test methods at normal temperatures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 131.5 × 65.5 × 45.5mm (5-3\/16 x 2-9\/16 × 1-13\/16 in.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 245g (8-5\/8 oz.) without batteries\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49474905932064,"sku":"NWP-PNS-MINFREII-20241104","price":98.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/files\/minolta_freedom_II_autofocus_35mm_film_pns_camera_serial_3448303_20241104_7.jpg?v=1730778393","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/minolta-freedom-ii-auto-focus-35mm-point-and-shoot-camera-serial-3448303","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}