Kenneth Wajda Buying a Film Camera: MINOLTA HI-MATIC AF2

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @scottalanphotography
    @scottalanphotography 6 лет назад +6

    Is just did a review on this camera myself. It's my favorite. It goes everywhere with me.

  • @RichardSilvius
    @RichardSilvius 3 года назад +2

    I have one of these! I got a bunch of old cameras from my Grandmother and one of these was in there. I’ve run a couple of rolls through it, but I really struggle with this one. There’s not really any focus confirmation... all you get is one of two red dots... one next to the person and one next to the tree. Close and far, basically. There is no control over aperture or shutter, no exposure compensation... this camera forces you to surrender to it. I might see what I can get on Ebay for this one, I don’t see myself using it much.... especially not when the other cameras she gave me were a Miranda Sensorex and a Minolta X-700. Edit: I wanted to add that I really enjoyed the 38mm focal length on the HImatic. It felt very natural.

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  3 года назад +2

      You have to like the experience. Sounds like this one is good to go!

  • @CrystalVue-m8k
    @CrystalVue-m8k Месяц назад

    Mine was working fine, but now I’m experiencing the same issue with it hanging up. Were you able to figure out what the issue was?

  • @ArielleMa-nk1en
    @ArielleMa-nk1en 4 месяца назад +1

    Hello! Just scored of this but the upgraded version which is the Hi-matic AF2 MD. I'm having issues with the self timer. The timer light illuminates but not beeping and gets stuck.

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  4 месяца назад

      The rule of thumb is never touch the self-timer on old cameras as they might brick the camera if they don't work. You can try pushing on the lever in the direction it should go, but be careful. Just slight pressure.

  • @avalent7953
    @avalent7953 5 лет назад +1

    You should make a beginner video on this camera!

  • @samanthaengland37
    @samanthaengland37 9 лет назад +4

    Its the lever you have to have it completely pushed back

  • @FoxyFQ300
    @FoxyFQ300 9 лет назад +2

    Just picked on of these up, when Autofocusing, how does it gauge the distance? Is it with the centre of the frame?

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  9 лет назад

      +Mark Anthony Fox Yep, there's a small circle in the center. That's the focus area.

  • @brentbrown51
    @brentbrown51 Год назад

    You can check the batteries by turning on the flash...

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  Год назад +1

      Sweet. Just picked up another of these yesterday for $5.

    • @brentbrown51
      @brentbrown51 Год назад +1

      @@kennethwajda Fantastic! I’m still learning how to use this little gem. Fun stuff.

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  Год назад

      @@brentbrown51 Yay! :-)

  • @caleidoo
    @caleidoo 4 года назад +1

    0:05 It's not a rangefinder. There is no coupling between the viewfinder and the lens. It's just a tiny hole to look into. Like a disposable camera. An actual film rangefinder is manual focus only and uses a split image in the viewfinder to help grab manual focus, most famous are the Leica M series. I hear that mistake all the time with these point and shoot cameras.

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  4 года назад

      Right, because it's AF! Good catch.

    • @museonfilm8919
      @museonfilm8919 Год назад

      You're right - I think the main reason why is because proper rangefinders are considered to be a hipster add-on, so everyone is trying to join the party! 😉

  • @PiratesOnTheJetPlane
    @PiratesOnTheJetPlane 8 лет назад +1

    Canon AF35ML, Minolta Hi Matic AF2 or Leica Mini?
    I want something that has a good depth of field and the focus must be sharp!
    Which film camera should i get? Thank you!

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  7 лет назад +1

      The Minolta probably has the best build quality of these you mention.

    • @gorpalm1
      @gorpalm1 5 лет назад

      For the money the Minolta is unbeatable - the lens is sweet and sharp and it hits exposure nearly Every time, including when using the flash.

  • @mikaelhiatt
    @mikaelhiatt 4 года назад

    hey there! did you ever find out the problem? was it just the batteries?

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  4 года назад

      I don't remember. Think I gave it away.

  • @noraydagarciaa
    @noraydagarciaa 2 года назад +1

    is it okay if everytime i change the ISO, it doesn’t have any clicking sound when rotating it? Is it working do you think?

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  2 года назад

      It's working I bet. Shoot it and see.

  • @alexandrew7276
    @alexandrew7276 7 лет назад +2

    I notice with out film in it when you pull the lever it's easy but when you have film in it. It feels different has tho it's slower when pulling the lever is that normal

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  7 лет назад

      It should be the same, but if it's working, don't worry about it unless it falls off. Just shoot it.

  • @finalgirljess_
    @finalgirljess_ 5 лет назад +1

    i loaded film into this camera and its stuck on the first shot. the lever wont go back anymore. Any help?

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  5 лет назад

      Hit the rewind button, and slowly rewind the film until it pulls off the takeup spool. Then remove it and try it without film. And new batteries.

  • @sherwinh1661
    @sherwinh1661 4 года назад +1

    Hi- what’s the highest adjustable iso/asa?

  • @GabrielCarvalho-uq4sz
    @GabrielCarvalho-uq4sz 6 лет назад +1

    I bought the Hi Matic AF and the shutter button doesn’t go up

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  6 лет назад

      Can you return it? Sounds like it's busted.

  • @omarg123ful
    @omarg123ful 6 лет назад

    Actually you're camera is fine, its the settings you have it on its not getting enough exposure when u move away from the light so it locks your shutter button

    • @omarg123ful
      @omarg123ful 6 лет назад

      Its a feature on youre camera that ill save you some shots

  • @PR1NCELOZANO
    @PR1NCELOZANO 6 лет назад

    i wonder if the shutter still works even without the battery?

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  6 лет назад +1

      Maybe at a single speed, but it's an electronic shutter, so it needs a battery.

  • @diegovargasacuna
    @diegovargasacuna 8 лет назад +1

    can I do long exposures with this camera? like a one second..

    • @aperturecollect
      @aperturecollect 7 лет назад

      No

    • @diegovargasacuna
      @diegovargasacuna 7 лет назад

      The camera has an exposure of almost 1/4 or 1/2 of second. Its enough with an 200 ISO. Good camera.

    • @aperturecollect
      @aperturecollect 7 лет назад

      EV 6 (1/8 sec. at F/2.8) is the specification according to the manual. I agree it is a good camera. I enjoy mine when I take it out.

  • @HeadCamMan1
    @HeadCamMan1 7 лет назад +2

    The lever doesn’t come back what should I do

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  7 лет назад

      Don't force it. Is it out of film and needs to be rewound? Otherwise it's probably broken and not worth fixing.

    • @HeadCamMan1
      @HeadCamMan1 7 лет назад +1

      Kenneth Wajda it doesn’t have batteries or film in so is it ok

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  7 лет назад

      If no film, I doubt batteries matter to the advance. Probably busted.

  • @straleryan
    @straleryan 4 года назад +2

    People finding it for a buck and everything that I find is 70+ 🤦‍♂️😂

    • @kennethwajda
      @kennethwajda  4 года назад +3

      Keep looking. The buck camera makes the story. The $70 camera, never mentioned. They're both out there.

  • @CrystalVue-m8k
    @CrystalVue-m8k Месяц назад

    Mine was working fine, but now I’m experiencing the same issue with it hanging up. Were you able to figure out what the issue was?

  • @CrystalVue-m8k
    @CrystalVue-m8k Месяц назад

    Mine was working fine, but now I’m experiencing the same issue with it hanging up. Were you able to figure out what the issue was?