Defaults to ISO 100 when no code is detected.Īccessories for this model Close-up lens and tele photo lens from Minolta.Ĭrippling features and omissions no way to shut off flash, but you can put your finger over the strobe lens if you don’t want the flash illuminating your picture. Solid red means flash is charging there is no blinking red warning.ĭX coding 25-1600. Solid green means you’re good to shoot, blinking green (ISO 200 or less) means subject is beyond flash range. Small, with good brightness, marks for framing with parallax correction, and AF zone. I don’t know what the battery is for, or where it is. The owner’s manual states the camera has a built-in lithium battery that lasts for 10 years. Power DL223A 6V or 4 AAA batteries for main power, and a CR2025 for the data back. built in, 13′ (4m) at ISO 100, 1.2 second recharge time with fresh lithium batteries or pack. No cable release option.ĭistortion did not check, but looks mild from the pictures I have with straight lines near the edges.Ĭolor fringing mild magenta colored lateral type.ĭouble exposure prevention yes, but cannot be over-ridden.įeatures fill flash, 10 second timer, sequential (1 shot per second) mode.įilm all 135 film cartridges, B&H, Amazon, eBay.įlash. Shutter and speed 1/40s to 1/800s but not user adjustable. Lens 35mm F/2.8 multi-coated glass four elements in four groups design. Original print size standard over-sized prints 4 x 6.″Īpproximate resolution will make excellent 5″x 7,” and very good 8″x 10″ prints. Weight camera with batteries, 12.1oz (344g).ĭimensions Size is 5.35″ (136mm) wide, 2.8″ (72mm) high, and 1.8″ (45mm) deep.įocusing active type infrared auto focus, 2.1′ (0.65m) to infinity. I paid a paltry $7 for this copy, which was part of a large lot of cameras I purchased on ebay. Current ebay prices are around $25-50 for a good used copy. Manufactured by Minolta Co, LTD, Osaka, Japan. Name Minolta Freedom III Quartz Date also known as ‘AF-Z” in Europe, and “MAC-7’ in Japan.īox contents camera, owner’s manual, a wrist/neck strap and maybe a vinyl carrying case. So will it still take good pictures today? Let’s find out now! The fully automatic Minolta Freedom III (AF-Z) was at the top of the Freedom line, and fairly expensive back in the day. This camera came out in 1986 along with three other ‘Freedom’ models see a goofy wild west themed period ad here. The ‘Freedom’ line from Minolta were wildly popular during the 1980s, and competed with the similar Canon and Nikon offerings of the day. Our review camera for today is the compact Minolta Freedom III featuring a quartz date back, AF, auto loading, advance and rewind along with a nice 35mm F/2.8 lens.
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