MINOLTA HI-MATIC F REVIEW

Minolta Hi-Matic F

Type:

Rangefinder

Medium:

35mm Film

Image size:

24x36mm

Lens:

38mm f2.7

Flash:

Hot shoe

Sync Type:

X

Sync Speed:

1/724s

Origin:

Japan

Year:

1972

Street price:

$40


35mm Film

INTRODUCTION

The Minolta Hi-Matic F is a compact 35mm film rangefinder made in Japan by Minolta in 1972.


BEST SUITED FOR:


Travel

Street

Fun!

PERSONAL NOTES

I really like the Hi-Matic F, it's easy to use, it's compact and light, I had a lot of fun with this camera.

The exposition is limited, automatic only, but it's compact and looks old, because it is. Sometimes this is something you want, especially when making street photography of strangers.

The finder is not as bright and precise as a Leica, but it's better than many other rangefinders from the same era.


CONCLUSION

If you are looking for a small and light rangefinder that looks nice, the Minolta Hi-Matic F answers to that need for cheap ! The Konica C35 is also excellent.


PHOTO SAMPLES



VERDICT:

Image Quality 3/5
Versatility 3/5
Build Quality 2/5
Value for money 4/5
Sexyness 4/5

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CONTACT


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info@ericconstantineau.com

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