Black Minolta Hi-Matic 7sII
It is a scientific fact that black cameras take better photos and this Minolta Hi-Matic 7sII is proof.
Read MoreIt is a scientific fact that black cameras take better photos and this Minolta Hi-Matic 7sII is proof.
Read MoreM3 with USSR Jupiter-3 lens. The M3 was produced from 1954 to 1967. The Jupiter-3 lens was produced in the USSR ending in 1988.
Read MoreFifty and not done!
Read MoreThere were three Leicaflex R-mount cameras between 1964 and 1976. The second in the series was the SL (Selective Light) introduced in 1968 and replaced by the SL2 in 1974.
Read MoreThe Minolta Hi-Matic G is a 1974 released zone focus, auto exposer camera. The G feels like another step in the slow slid away from the original Hi-Matic but still a decent consumer camera.
Read MoreThe Minolta Hi-Matic E was released in 1971 as an improved version of the Hi-Matic C that was a move to a smaller format for the Hi-Matic line.
Read MoreReleased in 1975 the Konica C35 EF was the first compact 35mm with a built in flash. In Japan it was nicknamed Pikkari. It was updated in 1977 with a self timer, added 1/250 to the shutter speed and changed to flash release to orange.
Read MoreManufactured between 1981 to 1983, the Optima Flash is the AGFA continuation of the Optima Sensor line.
Read MoreRicoh FF-1 introduced in 1978 is a nice pocket size point and shoot. Similar to the Minox 35 ML with program or manual aperture and automatic shutter speed. Focus is zone .9 m to infinity.
Read MoreThe Vivitar 35ES was introduced in 1978 by California based Vivitar.
Read MoreOlympus introduced the Pen series in 1959. Designed to be as portable as a pen, get it. Not only was it incredibly small but it also was stingy with film. To make your film last, the Pen series was a half frame camera using standard 35mm film. TheOlympus Pen-EE.S launched in 1962 and added a higher aptitude lens and zone focus ring.
Read MoreHi-Matic AF2-M added a motor to the AF2 in 1982. Other than the ASA setting and the flash on/off, this is an automatic camera.
Read MoreOlympus 35 SP was produced from 1969 to 1976. SP stands for spot metering. It was the first to offer center or spot metering.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1978, the LED was a redesign of the classic Rollei 35 by Rollie Singapore. It add an electronic meter and LED guide indicators.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1977 the Optima 1535 Sensor by AGFA. It was the fastest and only rangefinder of the Optima Sensor line. The others all being zone focus.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1977 the Yashica ME 1 is a plastic, zone focus camera with an auto exposure option. Mine was made in Brazil but they were also make in Japan.
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