The Minolta C10 is a snapshot camera. It was manufactured by Minolta and presented in the 90s. The model was aimed at beginners and hobby users. The camera does not have a lot of features.
The camera comes with a fixed lens. The focal length of the lens is specified by the manufacturer as 34 mm. The distance setting of the lens is fixed.
The camera model with black plastic body is also equipped with a built-in flash. Power is supplied by two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*).
In addition to the regular model, there was also a date model of the Focus Free camera. This variant can expose the shooting time in a corner of the image. However, the function can also be turned off.
Films for the Minolta C10
The Minolta C10 is designed for 35mm film. There is still a good selection of material for color and black and white images for this film format. Possible films for the snapshot camera are the Kodak Ultramax 400* for color shots and the Ilford XP2 Super* for B&W photos. According to various reviews, they are good for everyday shooting and produce solid results.
The development process for color film is the C-41 process. The C-41 process is offered by almost every photo lab. The aforementioned black and white film can be processed using the same development process.
The photo camera negatives have a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. A typical 35 mm film holds about 36 frames at this size. The film is automatically advanced by the Minolta C10. A counter on the top shows the number of pictures taken. Through a window on the back you can see the loaded film.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Snapshot camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 34 mm |
| Biggest aperture | - |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Date imprinting | Model variant |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 2x AA batteries |