The Minolta Freedom Zoom 90 is a compact snapshot camera. The 35mm camera is a product of the Japanese company. Minolta. Photographers and photographers in Europe could buy the camera as Minolta AF Zoom 90.
This model, unlike other cameras, does not have an interchangeable lens. The aperture can be opened to a maximum of f/3.5 / f/7.5. with a focal length of 38 mm - 90 mm. There is no need to focus manually with the 35 mm camera. The camera comes with an integrated autofocus system. With this camera, it is recommended to keep a minimum distance of 70 cm from the subject to get sharp photos.
An exposure meter is integrated in the 35mm photo camera for determining exposure settings. It is designed for films in a range from ISO 50 to ISO 3200. The film speed of the inserted film is read out via a DX code on the film cartridge. Exposure settings are automatically determined by the camera's electronics.
In poor lighting conditions, the built-in flash can be used. The flash has a range of six meters at ISO 100 and 38 mm.
With its built-in self-timer, the 35mm camera can be used flexibly. The self-timer has a lead time of ten seconds. For particularly stable pictures, it can be mounted on a tripod, which has a thread on the underside of the housing.
With a size of 14.5 x 8 x 6.2 cm, the Minolta Freedom Zoom 90 weighs 440 grams. On the side, there is a mounting option for a camera strap.
Battery
The camera requires a 2CR5 battery (eBay / Amazon*) to provide power for its functions. The battery also powers the small display on the top. This display shows the battery level, whether the self-timer is enabled, and how many pictures have been taken.
Films for the Minolta Freedom Zoom 90
The Minolta Freedom Zoom 90 was designed specifically for the 35mm format and is ideal for exposing film in this format. There is still a wide selection of film for color and black and white images in this format, making this camera a good choice for photography enthusiasts.
One film for color images is the Kodak Ultramax 400* and for black and white images is the Ilford XP2 Super*. Of course, there are a variety of other 35mm films available for this camera.
Quartz Date model
Additionally, there was a Quartz Date model. This model comes with a data back for imprinting the shooting date into the images. An additional battery is needed for the built-in clock. More precisely, it is a CR2025 battery (eBay / Amazon*). However, the calendar only lasts until 2019, so if you don't use the function, you can do without the battery without any problems.
