Minolta AF-Tele 60 (c. 1989)
The Minolta AF-Tele 60 is a fully automatic 35mm point-and-shoot from the late 1980s, introduced circa 1989. It replaced the AF-DL and kept the same body, but traded the earlier model's reach for a longer 60mm tele mode. A 1989 user manual confirms it was on the market that year. In some markets the Quartz Date version was sold as the "Freedom Dual 60 QD."
The dual-lens system is the main feature. Press a button and it switches between a 38mm wide-angle and a 60mm telephoto setting. A YouTube title suggests maximum apertures of f/2.8 and f/4.3, respectively, though that is a fragmented source. The camera is fully automatic - autofocus, film transport and a built-in flash are all handled for you. It runs on common AA batteries and accepts DX-coded films from ISO 100 to 1000. The on/off switch doubles as a two-part lens cover that opens and shuts as you power the camera. A self-timer is also included.
Documentation is thin. Dealer listings describe the lens as "sharp," say the camera is "easy to use," and claim it gives a "vintage look" to photos. No formal period reviews, detailed specifications (shutter speeds, flash range, dimensions) or original retail pricing have surfaced. Contemporary shop prices range from £45 to €150 depending on condition and seller.
eBay Listings
As an eBay Partner, we earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support our independent vintage technology research.