The Minolta AF-Tele 60 is a compact camera introduced by Minolta around 1989, designed for 35mm film photography. It was an easy-to-use, fully automatic camera that replaced the AF-DL model and offered a longer-range telephoto mode with a 60mm lens, while retaining the same body design.
An equivalent model was offered in the U.S. as the Minolta Freedom Dual 60. In addition, there was also a Quartz Date version with a data back for imprinting the shooting date.
The AF-Tele 60 offers autofocus with a focus lock option that can be activated by half-pressing the shutter button. This allows the user to lock focus on a specific subject before taking the shot.
The lens of the Minolta AF-Tele 60 has two focal lengths to choose from. One is a normal 38mm lens, which can be switched to 60mm for telephoto shots. The autofocus system uses active infrared technology and has a focus range of 75 cm to infinity, offering versatile shooting options.
Adjustment options such as aperture and shutter speed are not available on this model. The camera sets all exposure values itself. Thus, there is also no manual setting option for film speed.
According to the manual, the camera is designed for 35 mm film with ISO 100 or ISO 400 film speed. It reads the sensitivity via the DX coding on the cartridge. However, only these two values are supported here. Other models have a wider range here.
The Minolta AF-Tele 60 also has a built-in flash that automatically activates in low light, ensuring proper exposure in a variety of lighting conditions. In addition, there is a self-timer.
The camera is powered by a 6V BR-P2P lithium battery or 4 x 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries (eBay / Amazon*), which are readily available and easy to replace. Weighing approximately 270 grams, the camera is lightweight and portable, and its dimensions of 13.2 x 6.95 x 5.55 cm make it a compact option for photography on the go.
Film is automatically advanced by the camera after each frame. A counter on the top provides information about the number of pictures taken. The camera does not have a display.
Films for the Minolta AF-Tele 60
The Minolta AF-Tele 60 uses 35mm film for its image capture. 35mm film is still available and can be easily developed at most developing vendors, without difficulty. There are several film options for the Minolta AF-Tele 60, including the Kodak Ultramax 400* for color photos and the Ilford XP2 Super* for black and white images. Other well-known manufacturers of 35mm film include Lomography, Rollei, Adox and Foma.
