A 35mm camera called Minolta Maxxum 350si was developed in the 1980s. It belongs to the group of SLR cameras and was marketed as Minolta Maxxum 350si in the USA. Additionally, it was marketed under the name Minolta Alpha 101si in Japan.
The 35mm camera's interchangeable lens mount allows the use of lenses with a Minolta A bayonet. An autofocus system is responsible for focusing, but it is also possible to adjust the focus manually. In such cases, the camera indicates whether the selected focus is considered correct.
In contrast, the camera lacks a manual exposure mode. Instead, it offers a normal program automatic that automatically sets the aperture and shutter speed. In addition, various scene modes are available that have been optimized specifically for different areas of use.
The camera's exposure meter is suitable for films with an ISO range of 25 to 5000. Sensitivity is set automatically by the camera reading the DX code on the film cassette. If no DX code is present, the camera automatically selects an ISO setting of 100.
The camera allows shutter speeds from 1/2000 second to 30 seconds, but does not have a Bulb mode.
There is a built-in flash for low-light shooting, with a guide number of 12 (at ISO 100) according to the manual. The charging time of the flash is 2 seconds. There is also the option to connect an external flash to the Minolta connector.
The photo camera is equipped with a self-timer and a tripod thread on the bottom of the body. Additionally, it has a data function and a fake panorama mode. A display on the top shows the set values.
To operate the camera, a 2CR5 battery (eBay / Amazon*) is needed to power all functions. This battery is readily available online and can be easily purchased.
Films for the Minolta Maxxum 350si
The Minolta Maxxum 350si is designed for the 35mm format. It exposes film of this format, for which there is still an extensive selection of color and black-and-white material.
If you're looking for a high-quality 35mm film for black and white, the Kodak T-Max 100* might be a good choice.
For color photography, the Kodak Gold 200* could be an alternative. According to various reviews, it works well for everyday shooting and delivers solid results. Of course, there is also a wide range of other suitable films for this camera.
The exposure range of the 35mm photo camera is 24mm x 36mm. After shooting, the camera automatically rewinds the film. The motor allows a shooting speed of approximately one frame per second.
Production of the Minolta Maxxum 350si has been discontinued, so it is only available used today. The price for the camera can vary depending on its condition.
