Minolta Pocket Autopak 460TX

Description

The Minolta Pocket Autopak 460TX is a compact 110-format film camera that Minolta introduced in the 1970s. It was part of the Autopak series, designed to be portable and easy to use while delivering decent image quality for casual photographers. Here’s a summary of its key features and details:

### Key Features:
1. **Format**:
– Uses 110 cartridge film, a popular format for pocket cameras at the time.

2. **Lens**:
– The camera features a fixed-focus Rokkor lens with a focal length of approximately **26mm**.
– The lens is designed to produce sharp images for general photography needs.

3. **Exposure**:
– Equipped with automatic exposure control.
– A selenium light meter is used to determine the correct exposure settings. This eliminates the need for batteries for metering.

4. **Flash System**:
– Compatible with **Magicube flash cubes**, a common flash system for cameras of this type and era.
– The cubes rotated to offer four individual flashes.

5. **Build and Design**:
– Compact and lightweight, making it a portable choice for casual shooters.
– Sleek, straightforward design for ease of operation.

6. **Shutter**:
– Fixed shutter speed system, suitable for daylight and well-lit conditions.

### Target Audience:
The Minolta Pocket Autopak 460TX was aimed at amateur photographers who wanted a simple, no-fuss camera for everyday snapshots, vacations, and family moments.

### Legacy:
While the 110 film format is largely considered obsolete, cameras like the Minolta Pocket Autopak 460TX are fondly remembered by vintage camera enthusiasts and collectors. The simplicity and portability of these cameras make them iconic of the era when photography became more accessible to the general public.

If you have one and are interested in using it, some specialty shops still sell 110 film and processing services. It’s also a great addition to a vintage camera collection!

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!

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