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Konica Minolta Freedom Zoom 160 Point and Shoot

3/5 (4 Reviews)

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  • Camera TypePoint and Shoot
    Film Type35mm
    Zoom LensWith Zoom Lens
    Zoom Range38 mm - 160 mm
    Battery Type1 x 3V Lithium Battery (CR123A)
    Focus TypeAutofocus
    Focus LockWith Focus Lock
    Zoom Size4.3
    Minimum Focus Distance2 ft.
    Interchangeable LensesNot Interchangeable Lenses
    Shutter Speed10 - 1/500 sec
    ISO Range - Automatic SettingISO 25 - 3,200
    Frames Per Second2.2 fps
    Manual Shooting ModesProgram Shift
    Light Metering ModesSpot Weighted
    Min Aperturef12.4
    Max Aperturef5.4
    Auto ExposureYes
    Flash Recycling Time6.5 sec
    Red Eye ReductionWith Red Eye Reduction
    Flash Guide Number (ft)15.1
    Self TimerYes
    WaterproofNo
    Automatic Shooting ModesNight • Portrait
    Film Auto TransportLoading • Rewind • Mid Reload
    Viewfinder Frame Coverage85 %
    Viewfinder Magnification0.51X
    Depth1.8 in.
    Height2.4 in.
    Width4.4 in.
    Weight6.88 oz.
    MPN2472-451
    UPC405414944726
    Product ID20243737

Product Description

  • Lens: f/5.4-12.4 37.5–160mm
  • Min focus: 2 ft. (0.6m)
  • Eye-start automation
  • Exposure: Programmed AE w. exposure lock and exposure compensation
  • Self-timer


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    Reviews 1 - 4 (4 Reviews Total)

    User Reviews

    Overall Rating:1
    Value Rating:3
    Submitted by Bonnie Cates a Intermediate from playa del rey, ca

    Date Reviewed: June 29, 2003

    Strengths:    compact, lightweight, easy to operate

    Weaknesses:    flash inconsistencies, intermittent miserably colored shots, poor quality

    Bottom Line:   
    I loved this camera at first. Good quality pictures for a p/s, lightweight, and simple to use. A perfect addition to my heavier Nikon with multiple lenses. But I did notice intermittent colorless or dark exposures while using the flash even though battery indicator showed no problem. This became quite a problem since I used fill flash for even outside work. Then with only 1 year of use and no injury to camera, the door latch stuck closed and the camera suddenly would not read or advance film. Currently I'm waiting for the repair figures but was given a pre-estimate of between $100-200 to repair. I would not buy this camera again.

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    Duration Product Used:   21+ years

    Price Paid:    $169.00

    Purchased At:   ritz camera


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by kd5eos a Intermediate

    Date Reviewed: January 9, 2003

    Strengths:    Area auto-focus, spot focus, target focus easy to use and very sharp. Lightweight. Pocketable.

    Weaknesses:    Paint rubs off easily. Oh well...

    Bottom Line:   
    I didn't know what to expect from this lightweight little camera from Minolta. I took it to Florida as a back-up to my two digital cameras. I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the shots. The area auto focus is dead-on. I panned along with two flying pelicans, then shot when they were aside of me. It froze them in motion perfectly. Fun!

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    Duration Product Used:   21+ years

    Price Paid:    $219.00

    Purchased At:   Camera Gallery--Tuls

    Similar Products Used:   Canon SureShot Classic 120

    Type of photography:   Outdoor

    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by camerabob a Expert from San Francisco, California

    Date Reviewed: November 8, 2002

    Strengths:    Small size, build quality, super sharp lens, perfect metering - and it's super quiet.

    Weaknesses:    I haven't found even one.

    Bottom Line:   
    If you get anything less then super photos from this camera, you're doing something wrong - and that would be difficult since it's so intuitive and easy to use. This is one of the best point and shoots that I've ever used. It's amazingly compact, very well put together, and the lens and metering are fantastic. The eye start and focusing system are top of the line. I'll put my money on Minolta anytime, and have never been disappointed.

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    Duration Product Used:   6-10 years

    Price Paid:    $199.00

    Purchased At:   Wolf Camera, San Fra

    Similar Products Used:   Minolta Freedom Zoom 140EX, Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer EX, Pentax, Yashica, and Canon point and shoots.


    Overall Rating:1
    Value Rating:1
    Submitted by Bogan54 a Intermediate from Colorado Springs, CO

    Date Reviewed: September 4, 2002

    Strengths:    Small

    Weaknesses:    Couldn't take a decent picture.

    Bottom Line:   
    This is the worst camera I have ever used. Simple, easy to focus, lots of features. Terrible photos! Either out-of-focus, grainy, or the flash didn't work properly. One picture out of 24 was ok.

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    Duration Product Used:   21+ years

    Price Paid:    $189.00

    Purchased At:   Best Buy

    Type of photography:   Outdoor


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    • Camera TypePoint and Shoot
      Film Type35mm
      Zoom LensWith Zoom Lens
      Zoom Range38 mm - 160 mm
      Battery Type1 x 3V Lithium Battery (CR123A)
      Focus TypeAutofocus
      Focus LockWith Focus Lock
      Zoom Size4.3
      Minimum Focus Distance2 ft.
      Interchangeable LensesNot Interchangeable Lenses
      Shutter Speed10 - 1/500 sec
      ISO Range - Automatic SettingISO 25 - 3,200
      Frames Per Second2.2 fps
      Manual Shooting ModesProgram Shift
      Light Metering ModesSpot Weighted
      Min Aperturef12.4
      Max Aperturef5.4
      Auto ExposureYes
      Flash Recycling Time6.5 sec
      Red Eye ReductionWith Red Eye Reduction
      Flash Guide Number (ft)15.1
      Self TimerYes
      WaterproofNo
      Automatic Shooting ModesNight • Portrait
      Film Auto TransportLoading • Rewind • Mid Reload
      Viewfinder Frame Coverage85 %
      Viewfinder Magnification0.51X
      Depth1.8 in.
      Height2.4 in.
      Width4.4 in.
      Weight6.88 oz.
      MPN2472-451
      UPC405414944726
      Product ID20243737


     

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