The Minolta Memory Maker 2000 is a point-and-shoot camera. It was built in a factory in China. The special feature of the model is the large viewfinder. Otherwise, it is an ordinary compact camera for quick snapshots. The 35mm camera was also offered under the name "Minolta F35 Big Finder". Similar models with extra-large were also available from other manufacturers at that time.
The photo camera is equipped with a fixed lens. The focus of the lens cannot be changed. The closest focusing distance is specified as 150 cm for this lens.
There is a built-in light meter in the camera. The sensitivity of the film is read via the code on the film cartridge. The aperture and exposure time are set automatically by the Minolta Memory Maker 2000.
Sufficient light is provided by the built-in flash. The automatic flash has a red-eye reduction function. The flash cannot be switched off. There is a thread on the bottom for mounting the camera on a tripod.
The camera requires two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*). Here, of course, you can resort to rechargeable ones.
Films for the Minolta Memory Maker 2000
The Minolta Memory Maker 2000 is designed for 35mm film. 35mm film is still produced today and can be developed in most labs. For black and white images, you can reach for the Kodak T-Max 100*. For color images, the Kodak Ultramax 400* is an option. Both photo films are good for everyday or vacation shots and can convince in test reports. Of course, there are many other suitable films for this camera.
The color film is developed in the C-41 process. C-41 films are developed by almost all photo labs. The black and white film must be processed in a suitable developer. For most films, there are instructions on the appropriate development steps.
The negatives of the 35mm camera have a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. After each frame, the film is transported to the next free frame with a built-in motor. After that, the counter for the number of recorded frames on the top of the camera body also changes.
