Customer Reviews

Minolta Freedom Action Zoom 90 35mm Camera

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I have mixed feelings about this camera. I have been using it for the past year and have found that while my outdoor picutres come out nicely, indoor shots leave something to be desired. I have tried shots with 200 to 800 speed film and 400 seems to give me the best pictures. I've also noticed that the pictures used with the zoom lense often come out fuzzy, so many of my early pictures weren't too clear. Also, when the camera uses the flash, it takes a while before its ready again. I expected more from the camera, but am happy with its basic outdoor shots.

I received this camera as a gift last November (1999). After 3 weeks of use, it started to rewind after only taking 2 or 3 pictures. I returned it to the store where it was purchased and exchanged it for the same model assuming it was an individual camera problem. I was wrong. The red eye reduction feature has never worked. When using the zoom feature, pictures are extremely fuzzy. The only way to get good pictures is to not use the zoom and take picture outdoors. Now the camera has completely quit working. Everything that can blink at me does. I tried replacing the battery and that was not successful. I do not recommend this particular camera to anyone.

We purchased this camera to replace a Fuji that I had had for years. The camera seemed comfortable, easy to use, had a longer-range zoom than most in the price range and had the features we wanted. We are very happy with the camera overall, however, my only complaint is that it is a little noisy for the zoom and the camera casing feels a little "cheap", not as sturdy as the fuji. Overall, the pictures are wonderful and we are very happy with our decision - much happier than we were with the Fuji.

Within a short time after purchase, the (plastic) back latch on the Minolta Freedom Action Zoom 90-Date camera broke. Now the camera is worthless. The warranty covers only manufacturing defects (not poor design). I found the camera cheaply made and the quality of the pictures just average. My advice would be to spend a little more and get a better made camera that hasn't been so poorly designed.

I have been in Photography for 50 years - And as a Photographer & Camera Repairman: The > Minolta Zoom 90 is a Excellent Camera! When used Right: Any Movement while pressing the shutter Release button will Blur Pictures, too many people Bang their cameras around, this causes some Optics to get out of Proper alignment. Dirty or finger prints on len surface is a (Bad Habit = BAD PIC'S.)
The minolta is a very good camera with a excellent lens that produces Outstanding pictures when used properly.
Fresh Batterys are a must, Especially for the flash unit.
many people take flash pictures to soon after a ready lite comes on - Give the flash a extra 10 seconds to build up a proper charge, Then take your picture.last>> camera shake at the time the shutter button is pressed >
take a deep breath & hold it while you press the relese button. Again donot always blame the camera! The minolta Is a Excellent Camera if used properly. Now go & shoot up alot of film! And get some Great Photographs.