MINOLTA FREEDOM ESCORT

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Loved the shots. Isn't there a movie about that theater?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks - The Majestic movie was directed by Frank Darabont, same guy that did The Shawshank Redemption (still one of the best movies ever imho). This theater’s in Chillicothe, OH.

[@behindeachfilmgrain]

Point and shoot camera for $2.50 is always a good thing! These are the ones I give to my friends to get started shooting film! These are great to learn compositions and lighting! Love the vintage like area this city offers you.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Great starter camera for beginners - I agree!

[@mvaron2546]

Loved everything: review, photos, music (which I generally hate on review postings. Your posting is a work of art in its own right.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks Marty - I really appreciate it

[@joanmichel]

cute little camera that takes solid photos!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Joan Michel Glad I splurged the $2.50 to buy it haha

[@brianmccutcheon3205]

Went through my collection of 16 35 mm point a shoots and ☹️ sadly I haven’t got one 😢. But the sun will shine tomorrow: Another great review

[@stefanoterrana8056]

I love the Minolta Freedom series. I have the III and it’s an incredible camera also a thrift store find.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yes, they don’t get as much love as the trendy ones, but some of these Minoltas are great.

[@andyandyfrogy1113]

Mmmm inolta :)). Beautiful as always.

[@theoldcameraguy]

👍👍👍

[@RobMoses]

Looks like a pretty cool camera! I'ma keep my eye out for one. That building at 3:49 is beautiful!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks Rob - it’s a pretty capable shooter and I really like the form factor.

[@alessandrocwilliam]

I got it *for free* (Minolta Riva Mini's variant), found it in some old stuff my family had, I need to try it out with a new battery but it should work since the entire body almost looks like new! The only thing I dislike a little bit is the light vignette effect it makes on the photos. I'm impressed by seeing that you can obtain these Minolta's P&S compact cameras for so little in America, here in Europe if I look on eBay the price range goes from 95 to 160€ (120-190 dollars).

[@theoldcameraguy]

It’s a fun little camera!

[@filmismorefun]

Hey that's a find! I had a Freedom 100 that I shot as an 'every day camera' before switching over to the Infinity Twin, but the 100 was a fixed focus, so these shots seem way sharper and crisper.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yeah, I’ve had various Freedoms - this one’s my favorite so far.

[@ManuelGuzmanPhotography]

I always have a bias against Point and Shoots, but these are some great shots. Favorite was at 5:34

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks Manny - This is a pretty capable little shooter.

[@samm.3040]

just got one of these for a dollar at my goodwill I ordered some film and i’m stoked

[@theoldcameraguy]

Nice score!

[@SweetLouPhotography]

Damn dude, that's a real lucky find. Kudos! Love all the sample shots, that little sucker is pretty sharp!!!!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yeah man, I think I got my money’s worth!

[@stevecurrie7939]

I picked up a similar model, a Riva AF 35 in an Oxfam charity store in the UK for £3 so you beat me on price but mine came with a case😀. I was really impressed with it especially when you consider what those Olympus Stulus Mju cost on Ebay

[@theoldcameraguy]

Steve Currie Yes, you got a good deal, for sure. I actually found the autofocus to be a little better on the Minolta than my Stylus Epic.

[@RetifsGarage]

cool find and nice shots ! for 2$50 a bargain ! I've been going to thrift store recently too and scored a Ricoh FF9 with 35mm lens in it's box for 5€ ! I have to try it soon :-) always a pleasure to make use of those underated cameras - I think they make pretty good shots (of course no bokeh with those...but hey ! they are easy to carry and point & shoot is relaxing....)

[@theoldcameraguy]

Retif's Garage Nice - Have fun with that Ricoh!

[@JamieMPhoto]

Major score! I'd take that for $2.50. haha. Great shots, too.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks - yeah I need another camera like I need another hole in my head, but I couldn’t pass this one up.

[@JamieMPhoto]

You're welcome. I know what you mean! I'm about to do an "All of my cameras" video and then I'll probably sell half of them. haha.

[@NikkiGregory]

I had one of these and it sold within hours. Great find!

[@theoldcameraguy]

It’s a good little shooter!

[@JoeLopez]

Just grabbed a minty one today for $10. Fresh batteries and it’s off to the races!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Nice!

[@sgit1]

Excellent! If you suffer from GAS, this is the way to go. Something about the music adding to your compositions.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks!

[@srad.]

Wow impressive! You got a deal here for sure.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yes - right place, right time!

[@thecheapshot]

Fantastic price Dave, it’s a cracking little camera and the images were very good. Great video 😊👍 Best wishes Tim

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks Tim!

[@Raychristofer]

Hello OC, man I think this is the perfect point and shoot. the images I cant find any fault, Im also not a color film type but in this case I do prefer the color shots to the bw also. thats prob the only point and shoot youll ever need. I just looked them up on ebay and Ivee seen one sell for 119.00 they appear highly regarded

[@theoldcameraguy]

Raychristofer Yeah it’s a good shooter - really like the slim form factor. Definitely worth $2.50 haha.

[@filmlovephotography]

Awesome find for $2.50 really nice shots 👍

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks!

[@joemihaly]

Bro, awesome video! I was wondering, did you have to reduce the shutter speed on any of these shots?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks - this one’s pretty much a point and shoot - not too much control, but I still like the results.

[@bigal2643]

You could put it in flash off mode and try to use an ND filter 🤷🏼‍♂️ A lot of point and shoots will shoot at about 1/8th if it thinks the scene is really dark and you have it in Flash off mode.

[@joemihaly]

Big Al Thanks for the tip!

[@chad1337]

Hey Dave! Snagged one of these myself - I noticed that the green lamp within the view finder only stays green when the flash mode is on auto, when I switch to full flash or no flash the green lamp blinks even when the subject is in range. Does this mean something is wrong with the camera/focusing or does this happen to your camera as well?

[@theoldcameraguy]

I believe mine behaves the same way - you should be OK

[@chad1337]

@@theoldcameraguy awesome thank you for replying! So your camera functions the same way when you toggle fill flash or no flash? Does the blinking mean it’s not in focus?

[@theoldcameraguy]

@@chad1337 Just checked it - mine blinks in that case too - even when it should be in focus. Even when blinking, I’ve never had a problem with focus. I wouldn’t worry about it too much - Run a test roll and see what happens.

[@TheSchnauzie]

I've been photographing with Minolta all my life. you scored well with this camera, is this camera not compared to the Leica Mini II?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yes, there has been a connection between Leica and Minolta and those models are thought to be related.

[@vladanorve9383]

Hey I just picked up a Minolta maxxum 4 from a Goodwill

[@theoldcameraguy]

Nice!

[@an1_uk]

Seen one for sale with the lens extended. Can't work out if that means it's broken or not.

[@theoldcameraguy]

You can’t really tell without a battery on this one

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Great camera buy, cheaper than film.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Half my cameras are cheaper than film, haha.

[@mortenthesbl5535]

As always - well done! love your videos. Can I ask you what scanner you use for your negatives?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Morten Thesbøl Thanks! I use an Epson V550.

[@mortenthesbl5535]

@@theoldcameraguy I know and appreciate that you are so much about the quirky little cameras - but would you consider a video about getting the best out of you negatives. How you scan and why kind of thing?!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Morten Thesbøl I may do that at some point, but here is my basic workflow. Scan with the Epson V550 using Epson Scan software. I used to scan at 3200dpi, but now scan at 2400dpi. I then clean the image up (dust) and adjust contrast or levels if needed in Photoshop Elements.

[@mortenthesbl5535]

@@theoldcameraguy thanks. they look amazing. :-)

[@theoldcameraguy]

Morten Thesbøl Thank you!

[@MichaelZieschang]

Looks like you searched for special ‚Fallout‘ or ‚The Walking Dead‘ scenes there 🤩

[@theoldcameraguy]

Michael Zieschang I pretty much always do 😆

[@cdl0]

Looks like theoldcameraguy lives in a rough area where he might get his valuable camera stolen when he is out taking pictures with it! :-)

[@theoldcameraguy]

I live in boring suburbia - I just like to hang out in sketchy neighborhoods, haha.

[@jjuzo]

Bargain! Nice results.

[@theoldcameraguy]

jjB Thank you!

[@esmanur9417]

Hi ,thank you for this video.. So I got it Mınolta freedom Escort camera but I dont know which film I have to use.. I search that , I didnt find it.. Somebody can explain?

[@theoldcameraguy]

Esma Nur You can use any 35mm film. A good black and white film is Ilford HP5+ and for color you can use Fuji Superia 400 or Kodak Gold.

[@esmanur9417]

Thank you so much💓

[@theoldcameraguy]

Esma Nur You’re welcome 👍

[@opticalpower]

Amazing keep going my friend , very nice ✨👑 kader : Artist & Video Creator from Optical Power youtube channel 🎥