The Minolta F10 is a simple snapshot camera. It was manufactured by Minolta in China and presented in the 90s. It is very simple to use. There are not very many setting options.
The 35mm camera comes with a fixed lens. The focal length is unchangeable and is probably 35 mm. The largest available aperture will be f/5.6. The distance setting of the lens is fixed. There is no autofocus system The closest focusing distance is 180 cm.
The aperture and shutter speed cannot be adjusted. There is an automatic exposure system. The sensitivity of the film can be set with a slider on the front. Here you have the choice between ISO 100/200 and ISO 400.
Taking pictures is made easier by the built-in light meter. The light meter was built for films with a sensitivity of ISO 100 to ISO 400. The exposure settings are automatically controlled by the camera's electronics.
The 35mm camera has a built-in flash. At ISO 100, the range is up to 2.7 meters. Power is supplied by two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*).
Films for the Minolta F10
The Minolta F10 exposes 35mm film. The film is transported automatically. There is a counter on the top that provides information about the number of photos taken. A window on the back gives insight if a film is inserted and which film it is.
One option for color photos with the compact camera is the Fujifilm Superia 400* and the Kodak T-Max 400* for black and white photos. Reviews attest to their solid performance when used in normal everyday applications. Of course, there are a variety of other 35mm films for this point-and-shoot camera. For example, there are Ilford, Foma, Adox, Rollei and Lomography as manufacturers.
The value of a used copy can be put in the single-digit dollar range.
