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Minolta Freedom Zoom 150 Date 35mm Camera

Minolta Freedom Zoom 150 Date 35mm Camera

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Brand: Konica-Minolta
Category: Photography


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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 22 reviews

Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Optical Zoom: 4
Maximum Focal Length: 150
Minimum Focal Length: 37.5
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 4.4 x 1.7 x 2.3
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: 2463-901
Model: Zoom 150
UPC: 043325235832
EAN: 0043325235832


Features:
  • Pocket-sized camera with a full 4x zoom lens
  • SLR-type autofocusing for razor-sharp results
  • Built-in 6-mode flash with red-eye reduction
  • Selectable panoramic and date imprint functions
  • Automatic film transport with film chamber lock to prevent accidental film exposures

Accessories:

  • FujiFilm Super HQ 200 Speed 48 exp Film (2 Pack)
  • Lowepro Z20 Pouch (Black)

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
The Minolta Freedom Zoom 150 panorama/date camera is one of the world's smallest 35mm cameras with a full 4x zoom lens. It weighs only 6.7 ounces, yet it offers an array of automatic features for trouble-free snapshooting. Film transport is fully automatic. After loading the film, the Minolta Freedom Zoom 150's back cover remains securely locked until the film is rewound into the cartridge, thereby preventing the film from being ruined by accidentally opening the back cover.

The Freedom Zoom 150 features a passive-type autofocus system, which uses approximately 900 focusing steps to ensure razor-sharp results. This autofocus system is similar to the kind used in single-lens reflex cameras and can focus accurately even on distant subjects, mirror images, or subjects beyond a windowpane. Other features include an automatic six-mode flash, automatic exposure, and a self-timer.

The quartz data feature imprints the date or time onto each photo. Data imprinting can be switched on or off whenever you desire and is useful for cataloging photographs or keeping photo records of birthdays, weddings, graduations, and other important events. A panorama mode selector switch allows you to take both standard and panoramic pictures on the same roll of film.

Product Description
This pocketsize powerhouse gives you amazing photographic potential. With its high-performance autofocus and autoexposure systems and aspheric lens optics, the Freedom Zoom 150 provides beautifully crisp, high-contrast images from wide-angle to telephoto and covers everything from scenic landscapes to full-frame portraits to detailed close-ups. The Freedom Zoom 150 is as small and light as existing 35mm-format zoom compact cameras and can slip easily into a shirt pocket. This small size and maximum portability is the result of years of Minolta's research and development with state-of-the-art compact optical designs.The Freedom Zoom 150 has been downsized to the absolute minimum via the use of a new compact optical system for a low-profile three-cylinder lens barrel, plus super-efficient unit design and component placement, a geared film drive motor, and a thin protective aluminum front shell. The key to the Freedom Zoom 150's outstanding compactness lies in the compact lens system. In addition to a new zoom design, two double-sided aspheric elements are used to reduce the overall number of lens elements. Precision alignment of the lens elements creates a superior compact lens offering superb image quality with excellent contrast. Additionally, the thin viewfinder optical system features a compact Dach prism inversion system for optimum clarity. The use of a thin, protective aluminum front shell plus a geared motor in the film transport mechanism also contribute to the camera's small size.This camera is supplied with a roll of film.


Customer Reviews:   Read 17 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding   February 8, 2001
 69 out of 69 found this review helpful

I spend numerous hours online reading the specs. of every brand of camera. I decided to purchase the Minolta 150 Zoom. This camera is by far, the best I have owned. And believe me, I've had them all. It is lightweight and takes beautiful pictures on every setting. Inside, outside, low light, far away, and in the dark. I took pictures of my Grandchildren outside at night and the clarity was spectacular. If people would take time and read the instructions, every picture would turn out perfect. I have been a camera buff for 35 years and I am extemely happy with this Minolta.


1 out of 5 stars Can't believe only 5 Zoom Stops   February 27, 2001
 65 out of 68 found this review helpful

I was all set to buy this camera but one thing mentioned in the reviews confused me. Only 5 zoom stops? How can that be with a 150 mm zoom capability? Sure enough, I test drove it and the lens only zooms to 5 distinct zoom stops. You can't just zoom the lens as desired and stop it wherever you want (i.e. when you take your finger off the zoom, the lens stops where you want it to). Instead the lens adjusts backwards to the nearest pre-set stop (one of 5 available). I've never seen a zoom camera with such an incredibly bone-headed feature. Buy some other zoom.


5 out of 5 stars great camera!   November 6, 2000
 53 out of 55 found this review helpful

This camera is without a doubt one of the best ones I've owned. I originally purchased it to replace my 4 year old Minolta Freedom Zoom 90EX that had been dropped. I wanted another Minolta camera because I was impressed with the clarity and lighting of my old camera. I bought the 150 version mainly for its compact size. After snapping two rolls with it, I must say that it's surpassed my already high expectations of Minolta cameras. The pictures came out very sharp and clear with brilliant colors. The suede case it came with was a very nice addition, as was the remote control and self timer. I especially like the sleek silver look and small size. I haven't had any problems with it yet, and would highly recommend it to anyone else.


5 out of 5 stars Was I ever impressed!   August 21, 2000
 49 out of 50 found this review helpful

I have searched for months on the camera that does it all with compact quality. Well, I found it. I have read remarks on this camera about bad performance, this is not true! This camera is outstanding! I believe they have not read thoroughly the manual to learn how to use it properly. My friends and I have all bought 3 of them. We are going on a cruise in October and the features it has is wonderful. We have all taken pix with our camera's and got great ones. And we all studied the manual together. The seude case, remote control and panoroma persueded me to try it. I also called Minolta to find out the manufacture date of February 2000... well worth [the cost]... I believe you get what you pay for.


5 out of 5 stars The Performent Of Minota Freedom Zoom 150   June 16, 2000
 44 out of 53 found this review helpful

This is one of the most compact point and shoot camera that I have never seen. The picture quality is super,and it is so easy to operate. It is an idea camera for vacation and any other occasion.

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