Minolta Hi-Matic AF2 | One Roll Review

With more features than your average point and shoot, the Minolta Hi-Matic AF2 is worth a look.
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Specs 1:08
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Sample Images 2:52
Final Thoughts 5:56
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[@IsaiahMarianoIsATotalFiasco]

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

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks - I appreciate that

[@cdl0]

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.

[@joshuazuck8584]

Just got mine from your son today! Thank you so much, I’m beyond grateful and can’t wait to start shooting!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Awesome! Have fun with it and thanks for all you do

[@kerc]

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!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Nice score!

[@aragonetzel9492]

I was gifted one of these a few years ago and it’s been one of my favorites.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Very capable camera - I dig it

[@AndrewWaltonPhotography]

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.

[@theoldcameraguy]

I dig that boxy style too

[@alecdelacroooz]

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!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Great - Have fun with your camera!

[@dave-hf1uk]

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

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks Dave - I don’t use filters often, but I do like having the option.

[@pdtech4524]

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. 😁👍

[@theoldcameraguy]

G.A.S. - Gear Acquisition Syndrome is real haha

[@pdtech4524]

@@theoldcameraguy I've got it bad....⚠️😳

[@xyzrandom3981]

Nice honest review with good shots!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thank You!

[@jmart0714]

Just picked one up can’t wait to use it

[@theoldcameraguy]

It’s a very capable camera - I think you’ll like it.

[@Minolta_Gal]

Wonderful shots. Absolutely fantastic camera, of course I might be a little bias… 😌

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks #minoltagang

[@srad.]

Cute little camera! Like the design and look of it a lot. Good results too!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yeah I really like it - I need to shoot again!

[@filmismorefun]

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.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Yeah I kinda dig the vignetting. These would definitely be a nice thrift find.

[@spongebobdriftpants]

i like to shoot 16mm non-perf film in mine. i use the auxiliary wideangle lens adapter to get accurate use of the frame lines on 16mm film.

[@SinaFarhat]

Nice!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Thanks Sina!

[@brentbrown51]

Have one. Like it.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Solid choice

[@shanelson1]

I just picked one of these up at my local thrifts tore for $3 I almost didn’t buy it too lol.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Nice score for 3 bucks man!

[@punkrachmaninoff]

Such an underrated camera (especially for expired film).

[@theoldcameraguy]

Totally agree

[@justinwadefitness]

Excellent review just got one on good will for 40$!!

[@theoldcameraguy]

Nice score!

[@EdwardConde]

This camera was one of my first P&S I bought back in 2015. Unfortunately I sold it awhile ago.

[@theoldcameraguy]

Pretty decent shooter overall - Thanks for checking out the video

[@duanemcclun]

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

[@theoldcameraguy]

I think color would look great too - Thanks again Duane!

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

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????

[@theoldcameraguy]

Ballantrae Park in Dublin, OH

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

@@theoldcameraguy -- Ahhhh. Looks like a number of cool attractions around Dublin (Ohio!).... Thanks!

[@mrpradana1973]

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

[@crazymonkeys711]

just got one of these should it not take a photo when i press the shutter down all the way no matter what? sometimes it beeps sometimes it doesn't but even if i ignore it and try to take a picture most of the time nothing happens

[@theoldcameraguy]

It should take the picture when you press the shutter down all the way - sounds like yours may be defective.

[@brycetonbennett9346]

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?

[@theoldcameraguy]

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.

[@brycetonbennett9346]

@@theoldcameraguy Thanks! What about for just around the house shots? Would 400 be fine that as well?

[@theoldcameraguy]

@@brycetonbennett9346In decent light, yes, especially with flash. 800 is better with dim interiors.

[@brycetonbennett9346]

@@theoldcameraguy Thanks so much for the help!

[@film-gcn]

You can trust Minolta lenses.

[@theoldcameraguy]

I’ve been happy with my Minoltas, for sure

[@thehonestguitarist6543]

That was quite pricey back in the 1980's.

[@trimatije]

Is it always this soft? Everything looks like almost out of focus

[@theoldcameraguy]

That’s a reflection of the film stock and its grain.

[@kba8159]

I got one recently for $50

[@theoldcameraguy]

Nice!

[@thevoiceman6192]

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.

[@cdl0]

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.