{"product_id":"excellent-minolta-hi-matic-af-autofocus-point-shoot-film-camera-458","title":"[Excellent] Minolta HI-MATIC AF Autofocus Point \u0026 Shoot Film Camera #458","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/bootstrap@5.0.2\/dist\/css\/bootstrap.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" integrity=\"sha384-EVSTQN3\/azprG1Anm3QDgpJLIm9Nao0Yz1ztcQTwFspd3yD65VohhpuuCOmLASjC\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e body { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .content-box { margin-top: 1em; font-size: 1.2em; } h1.product-name { font-size: 1.6em; text-align: center; } .subHeader { font-size: 1.5em; background-color: #2a6fec; color: white; padding: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; font-weight: bold; } .descriptionBody p { margin-top: 1em; } .descriptionValue { margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.gradeHeader { font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; } h3 { font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; margin-top: 1em; } #displayAppearance\u003eul { margin: 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em; } #displayAppearance p { margin: 0; } #displaySize\u003ep { margin: 0; } div.icon { margin: 2em auto; } #linkUrl { text-align: center; } #displayGrade[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displayAppearance[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displayFunctional[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displaySize[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displayWeight[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displayIncludings[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #displayFreeSpace[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } .linkField[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } #linkUrl[title=\"none\"] { display: none; }\u003c\/style\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e \u003ch1 class=\"product-name\" title=\"title\"\u003e[Excellent] Minolta HI-MATIC AF Autofocus Point \u0026amp; Shoot Film Camera #458\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"descriptionValue\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayGrade\" title=\"grade\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gradeHeader\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gradeValue\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayAppearance\" title=\"appearance\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAppearance of the item\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis camera shows signs of use, consistent with its age. Please review all photos for a detailed cosmetic assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayFunctional\" title=\"functional\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFunctional\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"functional\"\u003eThis camera has been thoroughly tested and is confirmed to work properly across all stated functions.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayFreeSpace\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Minolta HI-MATIC AF marks a significant point in camera history as Minolta's first autofocus compact camera. It offers simple, automatic operation, making it ideal for casual film photography. This particular unit, despite its age, remains functional, though it does present some optical challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayInspectionResults\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eInspection Results\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eOperation Checks:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShutter: OK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-timer: OK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight Meter: OK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlash: OK (Note: Flash on\/off lever feels slightly stiff)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutofocus\/Helicoid: OK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAperture: OK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eOptics (Lens):\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirt: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDust: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHaze: Heavy (Please note this is a significant flaw and will impact image quality)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFungus: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScratch: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eViewfinder:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignificant clouding (kumori) is present, which may affect viewing clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayKnownIssues\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKnown Issues for This Model (Specific Unit Findings)\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common issues include jamming or failure to release. \u003cem\u003eOur inspection: This unit's shutter mechanism operates correctly.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minolta's first AF system can be inconsistent. \u003cem\u003eOur inspection: The autofocus system on this unit operates correctly, with indicators and lens movement functioning as expected.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for quickly depleting fresh batteries. \u003cem\u003eOur inspection: The battery drain behavior of this specific unit was NOT tested for long-term power consumption.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash:\u003c\/strong\u003e May not fire or charge. \u003cem\u003eOur inspection: The built-in flash fires and charges properly. However, the flash on\/off lever feels slightly stiff.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayAccessories\" title=\"includings\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003eThe items listed above are included together with the camera body. Please refer to the photos for everything you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"displayNotRecommended\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eNot Recommended For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuyers seeking cosmetically flawless or museum-grade items due to signs of use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhotographers requiring perfectly clear optics, as the lens has heavy internal haze and the viewfinder shows significant clouding.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCritical or professional photography where optical clarity is paramount.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndividuals sensitive to minor mechanical stiffness, specifically the flash on\/off lever.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsers who require a guaranteed long battery life without further testing, as battery drain was not specifically monitored.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you have any question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for visiting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"content-box note\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"note subHeader\"\u003ePlease Note for Buyers\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWe ship items from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImport duties, taxes (example VAT, GST), and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlease check in advance about those additional costs in your customs office before buying. Generally, those additional costs will be charged by the carrier when you receive the item.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWe write the customs declaration correctly. No undervalue. 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