{"product_id":"minolta-hi-matic-gf-compact-35mm-zone-focus-camera-w-built-in-flash","title":"Minolta Hi-Matic GF compact 35mm zone focus camera w\/ built-in flash","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst released in 1982, the Minolta Hi-Matic GF is a simple and very fun-to-use 35mm zone focus camera. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera's flash and low light warning button require two AA alkaline batteries (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how the Hi-Matic GF was described in the April 1982 \u003cem\u003ePopular Photography\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving less sophistication [than the Hi-Matic AF2M] and thus a substantially smaller price ($105)* is the Minolta Hi-Matic GF. It has a built-in, pop-up electronic flash that delivers about 250 flashes with a set of 1.5-volt alkaline cells. Flash-distance ranges are up to 12 ft. with ASA 100 film, 20 ft. with ASA 400. A four-zone. focusing\u003cbr\u003e38-mm lens has an aperture range from f\/4 to f\/16.\u003cbr\u003eExposure is controlled by the user via a three-position control to match weather conditions bright sun, hazy sun, and cloudy. A single mechanical 1\/125- sec shutter speed is provided. A built-in CdS cell is used to detect when flash is needed and a low-light \"use-flash\" indicator can be seen in the finder. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 1982 US dollars, this would translate to about $342 US dollars in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera is in very good cosmetic condition (see photos) and all functions are working correctly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.massimoscottinelweb.com\/Immagini%20ridotte%20per%20SITO%20web\/Minolta%20pubblicit%C3%A0%20e%20cataloghi%20d%27epoca\/Libretti%20di%20Istruzione\/Hi-Matic%20GF.pdf\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.massimoscottinelweb.com\/Immagini%20ridotte%20per%20SITO%20web\/Minolta%20pubblicit%C3%A0%20e%20cataloghi%20d%27epoca\/Libretti%20di%20Istruzione\/Hi-Matic%20GF.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Compact 35mm camera with built-in electronic flash\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens: Minolta 38mm \/4, 3 elements in 3 groups, 60° angle of view; filter and lens-hood mount: 46mm screw-in type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter: Metal-blade, behind-the-lens mechanical type, fixed 1\/125 sec. speed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusing: 1m (3.3 ft.) to infinity, with click-stop zone-symbol settings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure control: By 3 position exposure control grip with click-stop sun (aperture f\/16), hazy sun (f\/8) and cloud symbols (f\/4)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder: Bright-frame type with parallax-correction marks; flash-use indicator lamp; flash-monitor lamp that lights when the flash has recycled\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: Two 1.5v AA-size (penlight) alkaline-manganese, or sealed carbon-zinc cells for indicator lamp and flash operation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash system: Built-in, flash turns on automatically when poped up.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash range:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 100: 1.5 - 3.8m (4.9 - 12 ft.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 400: 2.4 - 6m (7.9 - 20 ft.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm advance: Knob type with 320° rotation; advancing-type frame counter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame size: 24mm × 36mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsable films: Black \u0026amp; white and color negative 35mm films\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther: Minolta Easy-Load film system with special take-up spool\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 121 × 73.5 × 52.5mm (4-3\/4 × 2-7\/8 × 2-1\/16 in.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 215g (7-9\/16 oz.) (without Batteries)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47299547037984,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/files\/minolta_hi-matic_GF_35mm_pns_camera_20231210_185.jpg?v=1702255935","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/minolta-hi-matic-gf-compact-35mm-zone-focus-camera-w-built-in-flash","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}