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Minolta
Hi-Matic AF2Introduced 1981 |
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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.
(Sold December 2017) |
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