The Minolta Freedom I is a point-and-shoot camera. It was developed by Minolta and introduced in the 1980s. The model was later replaced by the Minolta Freedom 100. In other parts of the world, you could buy the camera as the Minolta FS-E.
The photo camera is equipped with a fixed focal length. The focal length of the lens, which consists of four lenses, is 35 mm. The maximum aperture is f/4.5 and the focus of the lens is fixed. The closest focusing distance is 150 cm.
The 35 mm photo camera is equipped with a built-in light meter. It is designed for films from ISO 100 to ISO 1000, and the Minolta Freedom I reads the ISO value via the DX code on the cartridge. However, the sensitivity can also be set manually. Choices include 100, 200, and 400, and exposure settings are made automatically by the 35mm camera.
A flash is built in for low-light shooting. The output reaches up to 1.5 meters at ISO 100, and the flash turns on automatically if there is not enough light for the photo.
There is no tripod mount on this model. There is also no self-timer.
According to the manual, the camera weighs 230 grams. The housing is made of plastic. The dimensions are 13.1 x 6.55 x 4.55 cm. The power source of the camera are two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*). Here, of course, you can also reach for rechargeable ones. The batteries also provide the necessary power for automatic film transport.
Films for the Minolta Freedom I
The Minolta Freedom I requires photographic film to take pictures. More specifically, 35mm films are needed. Possible films for the compact camera are the Kodak Gold 200* for color shots and the Ilford Delta 100* for black and white shots. Both films deliver solid results and convince in test reports. Of course, there are other films for the camera. So there is some suitable material from Foma, Lomography and Rollei.
