Minolta Freedom Zoom Supreme EX 35mm Camera

by Konica-Minolta

Product Details

Product Manual [636kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 2.7 x 1.9 inches ; 9.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000J4ET
• Item model number: SE2446901
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,301 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Freedom Zoom Supreme EX DATE is a compact and lightweight camera with an attractive silver metallic finish and a powerful 3.2x zoom lens. The versatile 39-125mm zoom range is ideal for a wide range of photographic subjects including close-ups, portraits, landscapes, travel, and groups. Other features such as subject program selection, continuous film advance, and a high-precision autofocus system make taking memorable photos fun and simple.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

152 of 154 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SLR quality from a compact camera!, July 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Minolta Freedom Zoom Supreme EX 35mm Camera (Electronics)

This is a standout performer among the compact 35mm cameras due to the aspherical glass lens (highly, highly unusual for this class of camera), wide zoom range, compact size and array of features (date, flash options, self-timer, infared remote activated shutter, and carrying case). My trusty Canon SLR with a broad assortment of lenses gets little use. Hats off to Minolta for setting a new standard.

143 of 146 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loaded with features, January 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Minolta Freedom Zoom Supreme EX 35mm Camera (Electronics)

The Minolta Freedom Zoom EX is a well designed camera with a significant number of features. Not only are the features numerous, but they are incorporated intelligently into a liquid crystal display that uses simple pictures that are easy to understand and remember. The instruction manual is concise and written with the not-so-expert photographer in mind. It even has sample photos to illustrate its points. Among the camera's more interesting features are the portrait and night portrait modes. Portrait mode will actually properly frame your subject for a well balanced picture. In night portrait mode, the camera will adjust its aperture and exposure length to capture a dark background while firing its flash to illuminate the foreground. I tried it at Disneyland and it works well. The included remote control is a great bonus that allows one to take those holiday pictures without scurrying around. Finally, the zoom is more than adequate for normal picture taking. In fact, while taking pictures at the Grand Canyon I was able to examine the Colorado River from the South Rim! It's also great if you are one of those freaks who likes to take pictures of people's nostrils. I highly recommend this camera to someone who wants a camera that will do a lot of cool things without having to take a course.

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loaded with features!, May 16, 2000

By 

Tim E. "madscientist" (Winston Salem, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Minolta Freedom Zoom Supreme EX 35mm Camera (Electronics)

The Minolta Freedom Zoom EX is a well designed camera with a significant number of features. Not only are the features numerous, but they are incorporated intelligently into a liquid crystal display that uses simple pictures that are easy to understand and remember. The instruction manual is concise and written with the not-so-expert photographer in mind. It even has sample photos to illustrate its points. Among the camera's more interesting features are the portrait and night portrait modes. Portrait mode will actually properly frame your subject for a well balanced picture. In night portrait mode, the camera will adjust its aperture and exposure length to capture a dark background while firing its flash to illuminate the foreground. I tried it at Disneyland and it works well. The included remote control is a great bonus that allows one to take those holiday pictures without scurrying around. Finally, the zoom is more than adequate for normal picture taking. In fact, while taking pictures at the Grand Canyon I was able to examine the Colorado River from the South Rim! It's also great if you are one of those freaks who likes to take pictures of people's nostrils. I highly recommend this camera to someone who wants a camera that will do a lot of cool things without having to take a course.