The Minolta Freedom Dual 60 is a compact camera from Minolta introduced in the late 1980s and designed specifically for 35mm film photography. It is characterized by its ease of use and full automatic operation, and replaces the Freedom Dual model. With a telephoto mode and a 60mm lens, it offers greater range while retaining the body design.
In Europe, an equivalent model was offered under the name Minolta AF-Tele 60. There was also a version with a quartz date back for recording the shooting date.
The AF-Tele 60 has autofocus with a focus lock option that can be activated by half-pressing the shutter button to lock focus on a specific subject before taking the picture.
The Minolta Freedom Dual 60's lens offers two focal length options: a normal focal length of 38mm that can be switched to 60mm for telephoto shots. The autofocus system uses active infrared technology and offers a focus range of 75 cm to infinity, allowing for versatile shooting options.
Adjustment options such as aperture and shutter speed are not available, as the camera sets all exposure values automatically. There is also no manual setting option for film speed. According to the manual, the camera is designed for 35mm film with ISO 100 or ISO 400 film speed and reads the speed via the DX encoding on the cartridge, supporting only these two values. Other models offer a wider range.
The Minolta Freedom Dual 60 also has a built-in flash that automatically activates in low light, ensuring proper exposure in a variety of lighting conditions. There is also a self-timer.
The camera is powered by either a 6V lithium battery BR-P2P 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. Its compact dimensions of 13.2 x 6.95 x 5.55 cm make it an ideal option for photography on the go.
The film is automatically advanced by the camera after each image, and a counter on the top provides information about the number of images taken. There is no display.
Films for the Minolta Freedom Dual 60
The Minolta Freedom Dual 60 is a dedicated camera designed for 35mm format film exposure. There is a wide selection of color and black and white film stock for this format, conveniently available from online retailers. Examples include the Kodak Ultramax 400* for stunning color images and the Ilford XP2 Super* for top-notch black-and-white images. In addition, other brands like Adox, Foma, Rollei and co. also offer films for this format.
