Difference between revisions of "Minolta Hi-Matic AF2"
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Maybe the '''Minolta Hi-Matic AF2''' was the first [[viewfinder camera]] for [[35mm film]] with [[autofocus|active infrared autofocus]] when it was launched in 1981 as successor of the ''Hi-Matic AF''. It was one of the last of [[Minolta]]'s long-lasting ''Hi-Matic'' series of quality viewfinder and [[rangefinder camera]]s with automatic exposure. In addition to its autofocus the camera has a buzzer which indicates too small object distance or low light. The built-in flash needs two AA-batteries. The camera has the same kind of lens as most other 1970s Hi-Matics, a four-element construction with focal length 38mm. It has also the typical [[CdS]]-meter window inside the filter-thread in the front of the lens barrel. Even the film speed selector around the lens is typical 1970s Hi-Matic design, as well as film advance lever and rewind knurl. | Maybe the '''Minolta Hi-Matic AF2''' was the first [[viewfinder camera]] for [[35mm film]] with [[autofocus|active infrared autofocus]] when it was launched in 1981 as successor of the ''Hi-Matic AF''. It was one of the last of [[Minolta]]'s long-lasting ''Hi-Matic'' series of quality viewfinder and [[rangefinder camera]]s with automatic exposure. In addition to its autofocus the camera has a buzzer which indicates too small object distance or low light. The built-in flash needs two AA-batteries. The camera has the same kind of lens as most other 1970s Hi-Matics, a four-element construction with focal length 38mm. It has also the typical [[CdS]]-meter window inside the filter-thread in the front of the lens barrel. Even the film speed selector around the lens is typical 1970s Hi-Matic design, as well as film advance lever and rewind knurl. | ||
| − | The variant '''Minolta Hi-Matic AF2''' of 1982 had in addition motorized film transport. But then 1970s design was definitely out so that the | + | The variant '''Minolta Hi-Matic AF2''' of 1982 had in addition motorized film transport, thus being the only modern [[compact camera]] of the Hi-Matic series. But then 1970s design was definitely out so that the series was discontinued. |
[[Category:Minolta|Hi-Matic Af2]] | [[Category:Minolta|Hi-Matic Af2]] | ||
[[Category:Japanese 35mm autofocus]] | [[Category:Japanese 35mm autofocus]] | ||
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Maybe the Minolta Hi-Matic AF2 was the first viewfinder camera for 35mm film with active infrared autofocus when it was launched in 1981 as successor of the Hi-Matic AF. It was one of the last of Minolta's long-lasting Hi-Matic series of quality viewfinder and rangefinder cameras with automatic exposure. In addition to its autofocus the camera has a buzzer which indicates too small object distance or low light. The built-in flash needs two AA-batteries. The camera has the same kind of lens as most other 1970s Hi-Matics, a four-element construction with focal length 38mm. It has also the typical CdS-meter window inside the filter-thread in the front of the lens barrel. Even the film speed selector around the lens is typical 1970s Hi-Matic design, as well as film advance lever and rewind knurl.
The variant Minolta Hi-Matic AF2 of 1982 had in addition motorized film transport, thus being the only modern compact camera of the Hi-Matic series. But then 1970s design was definitely out so that the series was discontinued.
