Minolta Hi-Matic AF2 (1981)

A 35mm viewfinder camera with active infrared autofocus and built-in flash, released in 1981 as the successor to the Hi-Matic AF.

Overview

The Minolta Hi-Matic AF2 is a 35mm viewfinder camera released in 1981. It was designed as a successor to the Hi-Matic AF, advancing Minolta’s line of compact, automated film cameras. The camera features active infrared autofocus, a programmed electronic shutter, and a built-in pop-up flash, making it a fully automated point-and-shoot for its time. It uses 35mm film with an ISO range of 25 to 400 and includes a bright-frame viewfinder with parallax correction and a low-light warning signal.

Specifications

Lens	Rokkor 38mm f/2.8
Focusing	Automatic
Film	35mm
Viewfinder	Bright-frame viewfinder with parallax correction marks and low-light warning signal
Exposure control	Programmed EE
Shutter	Programmed electronic shutter
Shutter speeds	1/8 sec. to 1/430 sec.
Film speed range	ISO 25 to 400
Flash	Built-in pop-up electronic flash
Flash ready-light	In viewfinder and on camera body
Flash recycling time	Approx. 7 seconds
Flash range	1 to 4 m (3.3 to 13 ft.) at ISO 100
Self-timer	Built-in, approx. 10-second delay
Battery check	Press button to light LED
Power source	One 6V silver oxide battery (4SR44) or one 6V alkaline manganese battery (4LR44)
Dimensions	131mm (W) x 76mm (H) x 54.5mm (D)
Weight	365g (without battery)