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We're back again with another film photography video this time,
and in this video we'll be looking at the Minolta Hi-Matic AF2.
The Minolta Hi-Matic AF2 is one of the last in a long line of “Hi-Matic” cameras produced by Minolta.
Beginning in the early-1960s, the Hi-Matics comprised a number of small rangefinders heavy on automation with a half-decent lens.
The first Hi-Matic was Minolta’s first camera to offer auto-exposure.
The Hi-Matic AF2 didn’t move mountains with its spec but as I only paid £24 for mine, I’m pretty pleased with how it performs.
So I’ll be pairing the AF2 with Fujifilm Superia 400, which is one of my all time favourite films.
I just absolutely love the incredible colour and atmosphere that this stock produces,
and as for loading the film into the AF2 it loads like any other 35mm film camera.
So let's see how good this camera really is. We head back to April 2021 actually,
on a cold, spring morning in Barry Island.
The next part of the video sees us jump ahead to June,
where we find ourselves in the city of Gloucester (not Worcester).
I didn't really focus on shooting video for this trip so what we will do, which is something new,
we'll view the images together and I'll leave some thoughts on the camera itself.
And as always drop a comment if you have any thoughts on any of the images,
I'd be happy to hear from you.
So, let's get into it.
Gloucester is a decent place for street photography, although I felt like I never really got out of 2nd gear when I was there,
I just wasn't really in the mood, I think that's probably why I didn't video anything as well.
But anyway these images are nothing special, but they do give you a good idea of what this camera is capable of.
The auto exposure works well for the most part and I am impressed with the autofocus too.
The lens is pretty sharp and the colours are, of course, fantastic,
but, we all know that's due to those silky Superia 400 colours.
I'm really annoyed actually because I can't get any Superia 400 at the moment, it seems to be out of stock, wherever I look.
But yes all in all I think this was a good test of the Minolta Hi-Matic AF2.
The most impressive feature for me is the auto-focus, which is why I bought it.
I really wanted to test out an auto-focus film camera and I'm really glad I chose this one because,
I'm going to be using it a lot more..however I say that about every single camera I've made a video about so don't hold me to that..
It's definitely going to be a mainstay in my camera collection.
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So, yeah thanks again! I'll see you in the next one which hopefully, should be next week.
And...
we're going digital!