Minolta Freedom 100 compact 35mm film camera (serial 73329976)
Minolta Freedom 100 compact 35mm film camera (serial 73329976)
The Minolta Freedom 100 (called the FS-E II in some countries) is a simple 35mm camera from the 1990s featuring motor drive and focus free 35mm f4.5 lens.
Battery information
This camera requires two AA batteries (not included). Battery performance: With Alkaline cells: 23 rolls, with nickel-cadmium rechargeable cells: 12 rolls (Based on Minolta's standard test method, using 24 exposure film with flash on 50% of exposure)
Condition notes
The camera was tested with batteries and film installed and all functions are working correctly (the film was not developed however). The camera is in good cosmetic condition with some wear from use (see photos).
Manual
Example photos
Here are some pictures that other people have taken with this model of camera (NB the FS-E III is the identical camera except it adds a self-timer) to give you an idea of its image quality:
https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3345923-minolta-fs-e-ii/photos?order=trending
https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3328514-minolta-freedom-101/photos
https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3363718-minolta-fs-e-iii/photos
Specifications
- Type: Compact, fully camera
- Lens: 35mm f/4.5 lens automatic 35mm
- Focusing: Fixed focus; range: 1.5m (5 ft.) to infinity
- Exposure system: Center-weighted metering; programmed automatic exposure; range at ISO 100: EV 9.6 to EV 16.2
- Flash system: Automatic charge activation; flash fires automatically when required; shutter locks until flash charged; green lamp glows when flash is charged
- Film-speed range: ISO 100 to 400 DX-coded negative film; ISO 100 set for films without DX coding
- Viewfinder signals: green indicator lamp
- Film transport: Automatic threading, auto advance to first frame, auto winding, auto rewind and auto rewind stoр
- Self-timer: Self-timer with 10 second delay; operation indicated by light on front of camera
- Power: Two AA-size 1.5-volt alkaline or 1.2-volt nickel-cadmium batteries
- Battery performance: Alkaline cells: 23 rolls, nickel-cadmium cells: 12 rolls (Based on Minolta's standard test method, using 24 exposure film with flash on 50% of exposure)
- Dimensions: 129 X 69.5 X 47mm; (5-1/16 X 2-11/16 X 1-1/8 in.)
- Weight (without batteries): 200g (7-1/2oz)
