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The [[Olympus]] '''AF-1 Mini''' (''Infinity Mini'' in the US) of 1995 was a small weatherproof, fully automatic [[compact camera]]. It, Along with the [[Olympus AF-10 Mini|AF-10 Mini]], revived a range from the 1980's that were known for their advanced AF and metering as well as luxurious design and sleek styling. This incarnation of the 'AF' series was placed between the entry-level 'trip' series and the high-end μ[mju:] series, and the AF-1 shared many design features with the μ series cameras such as
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The [[Olympus]] '''AF-1 Mini''' (''Infinity Mini'' in the US) of 1995 is a small weatherproof, fully-automatic [[compact camera]]. Along with the [[Olympus AF-10 Mini|AF-10 Mini]], it revived a range from the 1980s that were known for their advanced AF and metering as well as luxurious design and sleek styling. This incarnation of the 'AF' series was placed between the entry-level 'trip' series and the high-end μ[mju:] series. The AF-1 shares many design features with the μ series cameras, such as:
  
 
* Lens: Same as the μ[mju:]-1, 35mm, f/3.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
 
* Lens: Same as the μ[mju:]-1, 35mm, f/3.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
 
* Compact body shell with sliding lens cover that also serves as the power switch
 
* Compact body shell with sliding lens cover that also serves as the power switch
* Assisted film load with built in motor advance, Automatic rewind at end of film, Mid-roll rewind
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* Assisted film loading, with built in motor film-advance, automatic rewind at end of film, and mid-roll rewind
* Autofocus, range 0.5m-∞, Focus lock
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* Autofocus, range 0.5m-∞, focus lock
 
* Auto-exposure programmed mode
 
* Auto-exposure programmed mode
* Auto-flash, GN10, Red eye reduction, Off and Fill-in
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* Flash modes: Auto-flash, GN10, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, and Off
* Film ISO set automatically with DX coded film (ISO 50-3200), Fixed at ISO 100 when non DX film Used
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* Film ISO set automatically with DX coded film (ISO 50-3200); fixed at ISO 100 with non-DX film
* 12 Second Self Timer
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* 12 Second self-timer
 
* Weather proof (against splashes)
 
* Weather proof (against splashes)
* Power from either CR123 3v Lithium Battery or 2x 1.5v AA Batteries.
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* Power from either CR123 3V lithium battery or two 1.5V AA batteries.
  
Other options included Quartzdate (AF-1QD, Infinity Mini DLX)
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Other options included Quartz date (AF-1QD, Infinity Mini DLX)
  
  

Revision as of 22:46, 7 January 2016

The Olympus AF-1 Mini (Infinity Mini in the US) of 1995 is a small weatherproof, fully-automatic compact camera. Along with the AF-10 Mini, it revived a range from the 1980s that were known for their advanced AF and metering as well as luxurious design and sleek styling. This incarnation of the 'AF' series was placed between the entry-level 'trip' series and the high-end μ[mju:] series. The AF-1 shares many design features with the μ series cameras, such as:

  • Lens: Same as the μ[mju:]-1, 35mm, f/3.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
  • Compact body shell with sliding lens cover that also serves as the power switch
  • Assisted film loading, with built in motor film-advance, automatic rewind at end of film, and mid-roll rewind
  • Autofocus, range 0.5m-∞, focus lock
  • Auto-exposure programmed mode
  • Flash modes: Auto-flash, GN10, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, and Off
  • Film ISO set automatically with DX coded film (ISO 50-3200); fixed at ISO 100 with non-DX film
  • 12 Second self-timer
  • Weather proof (against splashes)
  • Power from either CR123 3V lithium battery or two 1.5V AA batteries.

Other options included Quartz date (AF-1QD, Infinity Mini DLX)