Minolta Freedom Zoom 90 35mm film camera (serial 12232632)

The Minolta Freedom Zoom 90 (also called the AF-Zoom 90) is an advanced 35mm film point-and-shoot from 1989. Here's how it was described in Minolta literature at the time:

"Heading up the Freedom line is the Freedom Zoom 90 with its 2.5X power zoom from 38 to 90mm, and the ability to accept films as fast as 3200, making it very useful for available light photography. With its exclusive 5-beam autofocus, it offers the most advanced autofocus of any point-and-shoot camera. A Program Zoom feature will automatically set up the ideal portrait magnification for perfect cameo shots." 

Battery information

This camera requires a CR-P2 lithium battery (available as an option).

Estimated battery life: Approximately 23 rolls. (Based on Minolta's standard test method, using 24-exposure film with flash on 50% of the exposures.)

Condition notes

The camera's functions were tested with a battery and a roll of film (the film was not developed). All modes are working correctly. We also verified the camera's film plane focus accuracy on an autocollimator (the lens showed very good sharpness for a zoom point-and-shoot). The camera is in very good cosmetic condition (see photos).

Example photos

Here are some example photos that other people have taken with the Freedom Zoom 90/AF-Zoom 90:

https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3332072-minolta-af-zoom-90/photos?order=trending
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tiffibunny/albums/72157594588850464/with/346263348

Manual 

https://manuall.co.uk/minolta-freedom-zoom-90-camera/

Specifications

• TYPE: Compact autofocus 35mm camera with power zoom lens
• LENS: 38-90mm f/3.5-7.5 power zooming lens
• FOCUSING: Infrared active-type multi-beam autofocus with cancellable focus hold and coupled autoexposure lock; range 2.3 ft. (0.7m) to infinity
• EXPOSURE SYSTEM: Programmed auto exposure controlled by multi-zone metering and subject-distance data; exposure range at ISO 100: EV 6.6 to EV 17.7 (1/8 sec. at f/3.5 to 1/400 sec. at f/23) with 38mm lens, EV 8.8 to EV 19.9 (1/8 sec. at f/7.5 to 1/400 sec. f/49) with 90mm lens
• PROGRAM ZOOM: For subjects within approx. 2 to 5m (7 to 17ft.) range, Program Zoom mode automatically adjusts focal length to give subject magnification of approximately 1/60X at the film plane
• FLASH SYSTEM: Automatic shutter lock during flash charge; flash recycling approximately 3.5 secs.
• FILM SPEED RANGE: Automatic setting for DX-coded ISO 50-3200 film; ISO 100 set for films without DX coding
• VIEWFINDER: Real-image type with auto- focus zone, close-framing marks, green OK lamp, green FLASH-READY lamp, and orange USE-FLASH lamp: magnification 0.5X with 38mm lens, 1.1X with 90mm lens; image area: 85% at 3 meters
• FILM TRANSPORT: Automatic threading, auto advance to first frame, auto winding, auto rewind and auto rewind stop; rewind button for manual start of rewind
• DATA PANEL: Liquid-crystal display (LCD) indications for Program Zoom mode, flash mode, self-timer, low power, film loaded, and frame number
• SELF-TIMER: 10-sec. shutter release delay; indicated by blinking red light on front of camera
• POWER: 6V lithium battery pack (2CR5) BATTERY PERFORMANCE: Approximately 23 rolls. (Based on Minolta's standard test method, using 24-exposure film with flash on 50% of the exposures.)
• DIMENSIONS: 145(W) x 80(H) x 62(D)mm (5-11/16 x 3-1/8 x 2-7/16 in.); QD model: 145 x 80 x 66.5mm (5-11/16 x 3- 1/8 x2-5/8 in.)
• WEIGHT: 440g without battery (15-1/2 oz.) QD model: 445g (15-11/16 oz.)
  Specifications subject to change without notice.