{"product_id":"minolta-freedom-iii-35mm-camera","title":"Minolta Freedom III 35mm point-and-shoot camera","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Minolta Freedom III (sold as the AF-Z or MAC-7 in other countries) was the top model in the company's Freedom line. It's a sleek and easy-to-use camera. It features an excellent \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e35mm f\/2.8 lens (4 elements in 4 groups).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis camera requires either a CRP2 lithium battery (available as an option) or 4 ordinary AAA batteries (not included). In our tests we found the AAA batteries took slightly longer for the flash to recharge than the lithium battery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe film tested this camera and it delivered sharp, correctly exposed images. The camera is in overall very good cosmetic condition except there is some cracking on the rubber grip (very typical for Minolta cameras from the late 1980s). We patched a spot where the rubber was missing with epoxy and matte black lacquer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample photos\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHere are some example photos that other people have taken with this model of camera (the AF-Z is the same camera as the Freedom III: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/search\/?sort=interestingness-desc\u0026amp;safe_search=1\u0026amp;text=minoltaafz\u0026amp;view_all=1\"\u003ehttps:\/\/flickr.com\/search\/?sort=interestingness-desc\u0026amp;safe_search=1\u0026amp;text=minoltaafz\u0026amp;view_all=1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.massimoscottinelweb.com\/Immagini%20ridotte%20per%20SITO%20web\/Minolta%20pubblicit%C3%A0%20e%20cataloghi%20d'epoca\/Libretti%20di%20Istruzione\/AF-Z.pdf\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.massimoscottinelweb.com\/Immagini%20ridotte%20per%20SITO%20web\/Minolta%20pubblicit%C3%A0%20e%20cataloghi%20d'epoca\/Libretti%20di%20Istruzione\/AF-Z.pdf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrochure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.massimoscottinelweb.com\/Immagini%20ridotte%20per%20SITO%20web\/Minolta%20Cataloghi%20e%20Pieghevoli%20in%20pdf\/Minolta%20AF-Z%20-%20AF-Z%20601E-A1.pdf\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.massimoscottinelweb.com\/Immagini%20ridotte%20per%20SITO%20web\/Minolta%20Cataloghi%20e%20Pieghevoli%20in%20pdf\/Minolta%20AF-Z%20-%20AF-Z%20601E-A1.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Minolta Freedom Action Zoom manual\" href=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;https:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/minolta_pdf\/minolta_riva_zoom_pico_freedom_action.pdf\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;%20\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;%C2%A0\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Compact autofocus 35mm camera with full-information LCD panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens: Minolta 35mm f\/2.8 lens, 4 elements in 4 groups; angle of view: 63°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusing: Infrared active-type autofocus with cancelable focus hold; range: 0.65m (2.1 ft.) to infinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure system: Coupled AE range at ISO 100: EV 8.4 (1\/40 sec., f\/2.8) to EV 18 (1\/800 sec., f\/18); built-in flash automatically fires below EV8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm-speed setting: Automatic with ISO 25 to 1600 DX-coded films; ISO 100 set when using films without DX coding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder: Bright-frame type with autofocus zone, normal-framing and close framing guides; green LED (focus\/focus hold, beyond flash range), red LED (flash wait); magnification: 0.6X; power: —1D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm transport: Automatic threading, advance to first frame, single-frame or continuous winding, rewind, and rewind stop; manual start of auto rewind possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash range:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm speed (ISO):Flash range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25: 0.65-2m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50: 0.65 — 2.8m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100: 0.65 — 4m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200: 0.65 — 5.6m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400: 0.65 — 8m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000: 0.65- 12.8m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1600: 1 - 16m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 6v lithium battery pack (Duracell DL223A, CRP2, National BR-P2N), or four AAA-size alkaline-manganese batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash recycle times: Lithium battery pack (DL223A): 1.2 sec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkaline-manganese batteries: 1.8 sec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery performance: Lithium battery pack (DL223A): 50 rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkaline-manganese batteries: 18 rolls (Based on Minolta's standard test method, using 24-exposure film with flash on 50% of exposures)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-timer: Electronic for approx. 10 sec. delay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 135 x 72 x 40mm (5-5\/16 x 2-13\/16 x 1-9\/16 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 295g {10-3\/8 oz.) without batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39463957495894,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/products\/minolta_FreedomIII_serial78212273_20210707_883.jpg?v=1625682689","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/minolta-freedom-iii-35mm-camera","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}