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Two cameras from (Minolta) working fully automatic.

The Japanese company, Minolta, launched two new cameras, of the compact type, with automatic focus.

1 - Minolta ( AF-EII )

This Minolta AF-EIT camera incorporates many of the advanced features contained in Minolta's recently produced AF-DL model, which is the world's smallest autofocus dual-lens camera. Common features between the two models include active infrared autofocus, programmed auto exposure, and auto compensation flash for correct exposure in low light. Automatic film speed signature, fully automatic film advance and rewind.

Accurate auto focus:
The active infrared autofocus system in the AE ( ) EII ensures accurate focus even in complete darkness. It is a system that allows focusing on subjects as close as 0.95 meters from the camera and there is a built-in focus lock function. The shutter is partially down, we can lock the focus on the subject, and then go back to adjusting the image and the subject anywhere in the frame.

Chunky design:
The design of the Minolta AF-EII includes a rubberized hand grip that makes it easy to hold the camera. A built-in sliding lens cover protects the lens from dust and scratches. Closing the cover also locks the shutter release button to prevent accidental exposures. There is also a carrying and transmission strap so that the Minolta AF-EII can be taken on any occasion.

Minolta Technical Details ( AF - EII )
Item: 35mm Compact Auto Focus Camera. Lenses: 35mm f/3.5 lens; 3 items in 3 groups. Focus: Class-Action infrared auto focus with reversible focus hold; Range: 0.95 meters to infinity.
Exposure mode: subject-dependent short; And an automatic exposure range (AE) programmed at 100 fps: (EV) 9.6 - 1/40 second. F / 3.5 - to (EV) 16.2 - 1/150 second, F / 22 - Film speed range: from 100 to 1000 aza Color negative film marked with the symbol - (DX): and auto-signature with films of 100 and 400 aza Characterized by the symbol (DX): then the location of 100 aza when using films without the symbol (DX).
Film transmission: automatic meshing, automatic advance to the first frame, automatic rewinding and rewinding, and automatic stopping of rewinding.
Flash System: Automatic activation of charging and automatic flashing of the flash in dim light, as the shutter locks until the flash is charged: There is a red (LED) flashing in the viewfinder if the flash is not ready to flash. Flash back to standby (approx.) Lithium battery packaging: Duracell (223 DL) - 1.3 seconds, National (21 BR - P). 2.4 seconds; Alkaline cell: 1.8 seconds.
Flash field:
100 Aza: 0.95 -
3.3 meters
500 Aza: 0.95 -
6, 6 meters
6.6 Viewfinder: Bright frame type with auto focus orbit; With (LED) red to wait for the flash.
Dimensions: 132 x 69.5 x 48 mm. Weight: 275 grams without batteries.

2 - Minolta ( FS-EII )
The Minolta FS-EII ensures the great quality and convenience of 35mm film cameras with the easy operation of disc and 110 film cameras. Everything in the FS-EII is designed for almost completely error-free operation. There is a no- Focus assures accurate focusing without the need for any manual signatures Fully automatic programmable exposure with automatic flash compensation ensures adequate exposure in daylight or pitch-darkness photos The FB-EII even removes the need for speculation when Dealing with the film by making the whole operation completely automatic The (FS-EII) operates in a non-focus system, where the photographer is free to point the camera or capture.
As for subjects, they are captured from a distance of 1.5 meters to infinity, with clear and accurate focus, without the need for hand signatures.

The automatic exposure system in the (FS-EII), which works with light expression depending on the subject, ensures correct exposure in many light conditions, including scenes illuminated in the back, it is enough to expect the main subject in the center of the viewfinder and press the shutter release button to take the picture .

This and the automatic flash compensation system makes it easier than before. The flash charging process begins the moment the lens cover is opened, so that in cases of dim light, the (FS-EII) works automatically to fire its implicit flash when the need arises, and if the flash is not charged, the shutter release remains locked to prevent taking an overexposed picture less than it should. To indicate that the flash is charging, a green LED lights up in the viewfinder when the shutter-release button is depressed halfway down.
Finally, we point out that the design of the smooth body of the Minolta FS-E includes an implicit lens cover that not only protects the lens from dust and scratches, but also acts as a stop/start switch for the camera as well.

Technical details:
for Minolta ( FS - EII )
Item: 35mm fully automatic compact camera.
Lenses: 25mm f/4.5 lens: 3 elements in three groups.
Focus: no focus - fixed focus -
1.5 meters to infinity.
Exposure system Exposure expression based on subject: Programmable automatic exposure range (AE) at 100 aza: 9.6 (EV) - 1/40 second, f/4.5 - to 16.2 (EV) - 1/150 F / 22 seconds -
Film Speed ​​Signature: Automatic with films of 100 aza or 400 aza with the code (DX), and 100 aza is expected when using films without the code (DX). Film transmission: automatic mesh. It advances automatically to the first frame, as well as automatic rewinding and rewinding, with an automatic stop for the rewinding process as well. Flash System: Automatic charging process, and the flash fires its flashes automatically in certain situations
Dim light, and the shutter locks until the flash is charged, as indicated by a green LED in the viewfinder that blinks when the flash becomes charged.
Flash back to ready: alkaline cells: 3.6 seconds; nickel cadmium cells as 0.3 sec. Flash range: 100 aza: 1.5.
3.2 meters - 4.9 meters.
E, 10 feet -
400 aza. 1,5.
6.4 meters - 4.9.
21 feet.
Viewfinder:
It has a green (LED) flashing when the flash becomes charged, indicating that the battery power is sufficient. Power: two 1.5-volt alkaline cells (A.A) or nickel-cadmium 1.2 volts. Dimensions: 129 x 69.5 x 47 mm
Weight: 210 grams without batteries.