Minolta AF-S Quartz (Auto Focus D)

Minolta AF-S Quartz (Auto Focus D)

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: 35mm f/2.8 4 elements in 3 groups

Film speed settings: 25 - 1000 ISO, Set manually

Film Format: 35mm

Shutter: 1/8 to 1/625 sec

Aperture: f/2.8 to f/14.5

Focus: Autofocus

Battery: AA X 2

Flash: Built-in

Year: 1984 - Onwards

Country: Japan

The good:

·         For a 40-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus is accurate.

·         Film transport is smooth.

·         Flash works as expected.

·         The date back works.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some dust ingress. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of a very similar camera’s manual here: Minolta AF-C Quartz Manual