Minolta Freedom Explorer EX Camera
 This stylish pocket-sized
"capsule" 35mm Minolta Freedom Explorer camera features a built-in wide-angle
28-75mm lens. Designed for both scenic shots and close-ups, the Minolta Freedom Explorer
EX lets users select panorama mode and date imprinting at any time. Users may also choose
between selectable exposure modes to ensure proper exposure for close-up, night portrait,
or landscape/night view shots every time.
This camera also offers precise, three-beam active infrared autofocus for sharp
pictures. The built-in automatic flash system includes "soft flash" for
close-ups, along with red-eye reduction, autoflash, flash fill, and cancel flash. Film
advance and rewind are automatic and fuss free, and users can select continuous advance or
midroll rewind. The Minolta Freedom Explorer EX also features a 10-second self-timer
setting and wireless remote control release. Along with the camera, the kit includes a
carrying case, strap, film, batteries, remote control, and a two-year warranty.
Technical Data
- Type: 35mm lens-shutter point-and-shoot camera
- Lens: 28-75mm zoom
- Focusing range: 1.3 feet to infinity (1.3 to 3.28 feet in close-up mode)
- Autofocus system: 3-beam active infrared type with approximately 300 steps
- Focus lock: Yes
- Exposure: Programmed autoexposure with center-weighted metering
- Shutter speed: 1/500 to 8 seconds
- Focus method: 3 beams, active infrared
- Focus range: 16 inches to infinity
- Metering method: Center-weighted-average metering system
- Exposure/focus preset modes: Programmed autoexposure with subject
program-selected modes
- Program modes: Close-up, landscape, night portrait, and night view
- Flash modes: Autoflash, fill flash, flash off, red-eye reduction
- Flash range (ISO 100): 1.3 to 19.4 feet with wide angle, 1.3 to 7.6 feet with
telephoto
- Film-speed range: ISO 25 to 3,200
- Film transport: Auto loading, auto rewinding; midroll rewinding possible
- Viewfinder: Real-image zoom type
- Diopter: -1
- Panorama capability: Yes
- Self-timer: 10 seconds
- Continuous drive: 1.5 seconds per frame
- Data imprinting: Yes
- Power source: 3-volt lithium battery (CR123A)
- In the box: Camera, carrying case, strap, film, batteries, remote control
- Dimensions: 4.7 by 1.7 by 2.6 inches
- Weight: 8.6 ounces
- Warranty: 2 years on parts and labor
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