Minolta AF-Z

The Minolta AF-Z, also known as the Freedom II, is a premium 35mm point-and-shoot camera from the mid-1980s. It features a sharp 35mm f/2.8 prime lens, making it a step above standard budget compacts of the era. The camera offers fully automatic exposure and autofocus, with a distinctive sliding lens cover that protects the optics when not in use. It is a popular choice for those seeking high-quality images from a pocketable vintage camera. The most common fault on the AF-Z is the failure of the flash unit or the motorized film transport. We check for clear optics, as the 35mm lens can occasionally develop internal haze. The battery door latch is plastic and can become brittle, so it should be inspected for cracks. SDS verifies that the autofocus locks correctly, indicated by the green LED in the viewfinder, and that the film DX-coding system reads the ISO correctly.