Minolta Freedom AF-50 Big Finder Date 35mm camera (serial 36003099)

The Minolta AF-50 Big Finder is a simple, ultra-compact 35mm camera featuring a sharp 27mm wide-angle lens (an ideal focal length for street photography). This is an good beginner film camera for someone who's looking for something small and light.

This is the version of the AF-50 with an optional date imprinting function. The calendar for this feature goes up to December 31st 2049. 

Battery information

The AF-50 requires two alkaline AA batteries (not included). Rechargeable and lithium batteries are not recommended. Minolta estimated the battery life to be 18 rolls of 24-exposure film if the flash was used for 50% of photos.

Condition notes

The camera was tested with batteries and film installed and all functions are working correctly. The camera is in good cosmetic condition apart from the minor repair mentioned above (see photos).

Manual

http://www.massimoscottinelweb.com/Immagini%20ridotte%20per%20SITO%20web/Minolta%20pubblicit%C3%A0%20e%20cataloghi%20d'epoca/Libretti%20di%20Istruzione/AF%2050%20Big%20Finder%20-%209222-2464-16%20MM-A001.pdf

Example photos

Here are some pictures that other people have taken with this model of camera to give you an idea of its image quality: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/Minolta+AF50+Big+Finder/

Specifications 

• Type: 35mm automatic lens-shutter camera with built-in lens and flash
• Film: 35mm film cartridge
• Lens: 27mm; f/5.6
• Lens Construction: All glass; 3 elements in 3 groups
• Focusing: Active infrared autofocusing; activated by pressing the shutter-release button partway down; focus lock available
• Focusing Range: 3.28 ft. (1.0m) – infinity
• Exposure: Programmed AE
• Metering Range:(at ISO 100): EV 10.3 – 14
• Shutter Speed Range: 1/40 - 1/250 second
• ISO (film-speed) Setting: Automatic for DX-coded film; (non DX-coded film set to ISO 100)
• ISO Range: ISO 100 – 400
• Film Transport: Automatic threading, auto advance to first frame, auto winding, auto rewind and auto rewind stop; manual start of rewind selectable; Film Chamber Lock included
• Flash: Built-in, fixed
• Flash Modes: Autoflash (in low-light), Fill Flash, Flash Cancel; red-eye function available
• Flash Range: (at ISO 100): 3.28 ft. – 9.18 ft. (1.0 - 2.8m); (at ISO 400): 3.28 ft. – 18.36 ft. (1.0 - 5.6m)
• Flash Recycling Time: Approx. 6 seconds
• Self-Timer: Approx. 10-second shutter-release delay
• Viewfinder: Albada type (with Bright Frame)
• Field of View: 80% for subject at 9.8 feet (3m)
• Magnification: 0.6X
• Diopter: -1 diopter for subject at 9.8 feet (3m)
• Data Imprinting Formats (DATE model only): Year, month, day / day, hour, minute / no imprinting / month, day, year / day, month, year
• Batteries: Two 1.5V AA alkaline or carbon-zinc batteries
• Battery Performance: Approx. 18 rolls (based on Minolta's standard test method using 24-exposure film with flash on 50% of exposures)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): Standard model: 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.4 in. (111.5 x 66.5 x 36mm); DATE model: 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.5 in. (111.5 x 66.5 x 40mm)
• Weight: Standard model: 5.8 oz. (165g) without battery; DATE model: 5.9 oz. (170g) without battery