Minolta AF-E

Minolta AF-E

Lens: 35mm f/3.5 4 elements in 4 groups

Film speed settings: 100-1000 ISO, DX encoding

Film Format: 35mm

Focus: Active autofocus

Battery: AA x 2

Flash: Built-in

Year: 1984 - Onwards

Country: Malaysia

The good:

·         For a 40-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus is accurate.

·         Film transport is smooth.

·         Flash works as expected.

·         Comes with a case.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some dust. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Minolta AF-E Manual