Minolta AF-S

The Minolta AF-S is a snapshot camera. It was offered by Minolta from the mid-1980s. The model was produced in a factory in Japan. In addition to the normal version, a Quartz Date variant was also offered. This one can imprint the time of shooting into the pictures.

The still camera comes with a fixed lens. The manufacturer’s name of the lens is “Minolta Lens”. The focal length is 35 mm and the maximum aperture is f/2.8. The camera is equipped with autofocus. The closest focusing distance is 85 cm.

There is a built-in light meter in the point-and-shoot camera. It can be used with films from ISO 25 to ISO 1000. Sensitivity is set manually on the front of the camera. Exposure settings are set automatically by the 35 mm camera. There are no manual adjustment options on this camera.

The only available setting option is the self-timer. This can be activated via a red button on the front. If the light is too low, the camera’s automatic flash is used. According to the manual, the flash’s power reaches up to 4.8 meters at ISO 100.

The dimensions of the Minolta AF-S are 12.3 x 7.35 x 4.75 cm. At the same time, it weighs 290 grams. Two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*) are responsible for the power supply. On the bottom of the camera there is a thread for a tripod.

Films for the Minolta AF-S

The Minolta AF-S is loaded with 35mm film. The film is automatically transported on after each photo. The return transport to the cartridge also works automatically. A display on the top gives information about number of pictures taken.

Possible films for the Minolta AF-S that can still be purchased today are the Kodak Ultramax 400* for color photos and the Ilford Delta 100* for B&W images. Typically, 36 images fit on one film. The color film is processed in the C-41 development process. The C-41 process is standardized and is offered by most developing laboratories. The B/W film must be developed in a suitable developer according to the instructions.