Minolta Pocket Autopak 430EX

Description

The Minolta Pocket Autopak 430EX is another compact 110-format film camera in Minolta’s Autopak series, designed for simplicity and ease of use. It shares similarities with other models in the series but has its unique features tailored to casual photographers. Here’s a closer look at the 430EX:

### Key Features:

1. **Film Format**:
– Uses 110 cartridge film, a compact and convenient format popular in the 1970s and 1980s.

2. **Lens**:
– Equipped with a **26mm f/4.5 Rokkor lens**.
– The fixed-focus lens is optimized for sharpness in general photography, particularly in well-lit conditions.

3. **Exposure**:
– Features a **selenium light meter** for automatic exposure control.
– No need for batteries to operate the meter, making it user-friendly and reliable.

4. **Flash**:
– Compatible with **Magicube flash cubes**, offering simple flash photography without requiring batteries for the flash system.
– Magicubes allow up to four flashes per cube, rotating automatically after each shot.

5. **Shutter**:
– A fixed shutter speed system, typically designed for snapshot-style photography in a range of lighting conditions.

6. **Design**:
– Compact, lightweight, and portable, with a straightforward and minimalistic design.
– Durable plastic construction, making it a popular choice for everyday use.

7. **Ease of Use**:
– Targeted at amateur photographers looking for an affordable and easy-to-use camera.
– Its automation makes it perfect for capturing casual moments.

### Legacy:
The Minolta Pocket Autopak 430EX is a product of its time, embodying the simplicity and portability that made 110-format cameras so appealing. While 110 film is less common today, this model remains a sought-after item for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage cameras.

If you own one and wish to use it, specialty suppliers still sell 110 film, and some labs provide developing services. It’s also a fun way to experiment with retro photography!

Note: We are just like other vintage and antique camera collectors, we buy cameras from different people and markets and places. We do not test, inspect or repair the cameras. We just sell them as we get. Please check the images and videos for better knowledge of the cameras. ONCE PURCHASED WILL NOT BE TAKEN BACK OR REFUNDED! So please check them before placing any orders!

The camera is packed securely and shipped immediately once ordered.

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