I love these short old camera reviews. The Minolta looks great! Tip: when loading film, flip out the rewind lever, and give a gentle push in the rewind direction to feel for resistance when advancing to the first frame, then you can be really sure that the film is properly loaded. This also ensures that the film is really flat against the pressure plate behind the film.
Another great video love the old town mid and early 20th century America shots you feature regularly. I have the Minolta Hi matic S2 which is s very similar camera, but minus AF the ability to change the ISO speed is great when shooting expired film which i often do and the filter thread is handy for black and white film too
Not a bad little camera, the lens looks a little soft but no worse than many other point and shoots. I love the boxy styling of these early 80s compacts.
Love the HiMatic series. I was surprised to see how heavy the vignette was on the photos (adds character tho). If you're having a lucky day these are a great thrift find for a couple bucks. Especially the manual focus models.
Picked up one of those cameras here just recently on a trade and really have fallen in love with it I have not ran a complete roll of film through it yet. also noticed that the Beeper doesn't work on this camera but doesn't seem like it's worth trying to fix it. I have found myself packing this camera everywhere I go now it is a very light camera and is very easy to handle it kind of reminds me of the Pentax 17
Thanks for this video- I found a working AF2 at a flea market for 5 bucks, everything worked on it and it even had the leatherette case (one broken snap on it) and I've got one roll out for developing, anxious to see how it turns out.
Hi Dave Aa always I enjoy your videos!! I'm curious on a older camera like the Minolta do you think it gives better looking photos in black and white than color or would color film perform as welll? Best wishes Duane
Is digital analog camera such us Nikon F100 doesn't move its shutter blade when the backroom opened? Is it a feature to avoid burned film or it something else? Sorry this question doesn't line up with the video
hi there! i hope you see this🫶 i just got this camera from the thrift store and am completely new to film cameras. do i have to use that film / shoot in black and white for this camera? also, can i take the film to a store to get them developed until i can get a set up going?
You can shoot color or black and white film in this camera, as long as it’s 35mm film. You can absolutely take them to get developed instead of DIY. A popular mail in service is The Darkroom Lab in San Clemente, CA.
Question: what is the best iso for moving objects? I am a railroad photographer but i have mostly been using my phone. However, i love the look and feel of film. I recently got one of these cameras based on many good things I have heard about it. What iso would you recommend for outside moving objects?
If you don’t want motion blur, you need a very short shutter speed, so you’ll either need a large aperture or relatively high ISO, or some combination of the two. ISO 400 would work well in many cases.
Minolta's HiMatic series were great consumer options back in the day -- and hold up well as advanced consumer film cameras today. Where in Ohio are those giant bunnies????
This is possible; however, the camera is taller. Also, placing the viewfinder at the end of the camera means you can put your eye close to it without your nose getting in the way.
Aye man I gotta say I really enjoy how straight forward you are with your videos and you explain in a way that’s easy to understand
Thanks - I appreciate that
Just got mine from your son today! Thank you so much, I’m beyond grateful and can’t wait to start shooting!
Awesome! Have fun with it and thanks for all you do
I love these short old camera reviews. The Minolta looks great! Tip: when loading film, flip out the rewind lever, and give a gentle push in the rewind direction to feel for resistance when advancing to the first frame, then you can be really sure that the film is properly loaded. This also ensures that the film is really flat against the pressure plate behind the film.
I was gifted one of these a few years ago and it’s been one of my favorites.
Very capable camera - I dig it
Thank you very much for this video! a friend recently gifted me a Hi matic af2 and this is just what I needed to learn the functions of the camera!
Great - Have fun with your camera!
Another great video love the old town mid and early 20th century America shots you feature regularly. I have the Minolta Hi matic S2 which is s very similar camera, but minus AF the ability to change the ISO speed is great when shooting expired film which i often do and the filter thread is handy for black and white film too
Thanks Dave - I don’t use filters often, but I do like having the option.
I got mine locally about two years ago for $25. Heck of a deal. It's one of those I'm gonna keep until it breaks!
Nice score!
Dam, another little gem of a camera I need to look out for now!
My 'to get' list gets longer and longer, the more of your videos I watch. 😁👍
G.A.S. - Gear Acquisition Syndrome is real haha
@@theoldcameraguy I've got it bad....⚠️😳
Nice honest review with good shots!
Thank You!
Not a bad little camera, the lens looks a little soft but no worse than many other point and shoots. I love the boxy styling of these early 80s compacts.
I dig that boxy style too
The images are probably soft because of the scan and not the lens. An epson scan is not high enough resolution to judge lens sharpness on 35mm.
Love the HiMatic series. I was surprised to see how heavy the vignette was on the photos (adds character tho).
If you're having a lucky day these are a great thrift find for a couple bucks. Especially the manual focus models.
Yeah I kinda dig the vignetting. These would definitely be a nice thrift find.
Picked up one of those cameras here just recently on a trade and really have fallen in love with it I have not ran a complete roll of film through it yet. also noticed that the Beeper doesn't work on this camera but doesn't seem like it's worth trying to fix it. I have found myself packing this camera everywhere I go now it is a very light camera and is very easy to handle it kind of reminds me of the Pentax 17
Wonderful shots. Absolutely fantastic camera, of course I might be a little bias… 😌
Thanks #minoltagang
Thanks for this video- I found a working AF2 at a flea market for 5 bucks, everything worked on it and it even had the leatherette case (one broken snap on it) and I've got one roll out for developing, anxious to see how it turns out.
Nice find for $5!
Just picked one up can’t wait to use it
It’s a very capable camera - I think you’ll like it.
Cute little camera! Like the design and look of it a lot. Good results too!
Yeah I really like it - I need to shoot again!
Such an underrated camera (especially for expired film).
Totally agree
Hi Dave
Aa always I enjoy your videos!! I'm curious on a older camera like the Minolta do you think it gives better looking photos in black and white than color or would color film perform as welll?
Best wishes
Duane
I think color would look great too - Thanks again Duane!
Is digital analog camera such us Nikon F100 doesn't move its shutter blade when the backroom opened? Is it a feature to avoid burned film or it something else? Sorry this question doesn't line up with the video
This camera was one of my first P&S I bought back in 2015. Unfortunately I sold it awhile ago.
Pretty decent shooter overall - Thanks for checking out the video
Nice!
Thanks Sina!
Have one. Like it.
Solid choice
I just picked one of these up at my local thrifts tore for $3 I almost didn’t buy it too lol.
Nice score for 3 bucks man!
hi there! i hope you see this🫶 i just got this camera from the thrift store and am completely new to film cameras. do i have to use that film / shoot in black and white for this camera? also, can i take the film to a store to get them developed until i can get a set up going?
You can shoot color or black and white film in this camera, as long as it’s 35mm film. You can absolutely take them to get developed instead of DIY. A popular mail in service is The Darkroom Lab in San Clemente, CA.
@ thank you soooo much💞
Question: what is the best iso for moving objects? I am a railroad photographer but i have mostly been using my phone. However, i love the look and feel of film. I recently got one of these cameras based on many good things I have heard about it. What iso would you recommend for outside moving objects?
If you don’t want motion blur, you need a very short shutter speed, so you’ll either need a large aperture or relatively high ISO, or some combination of the two. ISO 400 would work well in many cases.
@@theoldcameraguy Thanks! What about for just around the house shots? Would 400 be fine that as well?
@@brycetonbennett9346In decent light, yes, especially with flash. 800 is better with dim interiors.
@@theoldcameraguy Thanks so much for the help!
Minolta's HiMatic series were great consumer options back in the day -- and hold up well as advanced consumer film cameras today. Where in Ohio are those giant bunnies????
Ballantrae Park in Dublin, OH
@@theoldcameraguy -- Ahhhh. Looks like a number of cool attractions around Dublin (Ohio!).... Thanks!
Excellent review just got one on good will for 40$!!
Nice score!
You can trust Minolta lenses.
I’ve been happy with my Minoltas, for sure
Is it always this soft? Everything looks like almost out of focus
That’s a reflection of the film stock and its grain.
That was quite pricey back in the 1980's.
This or Hi Matic GF ?
I really like this one
I got one recently for $50
Nice!
I M NOT A FAN OF RANGEFINDERS. i DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY NOT MAKE a CAMERA WITH THE LENS RIGHT BELOW THE VIEW FINDER FOR CENTERED PHOTOS.
This is possible; however, the camera is taller. Also, placing the viewfinder at the end of the camera means you can put your eye close to it without your nose getting in the way.