Minolta?s Freedom Sightseer Zoom makes it very easy to own and use a compact zoom camera. An ideal choice for travelers, the Sightseer Zoom features a 2x power zoom lens with precise autofocusing, automatic film operation, and automatic flash with red-eye reduction -- all in a lightweight, take- anywhere design. It slips easily into a coat pocket, purse, or fanny pack, and features a built-in lens cover to protect the high-quality optics.

Compact, Take-Anywhere Design

The Freedom Sightseer Zoom?s compact, capsule-type design and light weight make it ideal to take along on vacations, day trips, family outings, picnics, or just about anywhere you go. It slips easily into a coat pocket, purse, or fanny pack, and features a retractable lens with a built-in lens cover to protect the high-quality optics.

Easy Operation

The Freedom Sightseer Zoom is extremely easy to use, even for a beginner. All functions are automatic, allowing the user complete freedom to concentrate on the subject or scene. Just frame the subject in the viewfinder, zoom in or out for a pleasing composition, and press the shutter-release button. Family and friends will have fun taking pictures, and even a stranger will have no problem snapping a shot of your group positioned in front of a famous landmark

35-70mm (2x) Power Zoom Lens

The compact, 2x power zoom lens offers a wide range of picture-taking possibilities, from the 35mm wide-angle setting which is ideal for photographing landscapes or groups of people to the 70mm mid-telephoto setting which zooms in close for great-looking portraits. A convenient zoom lever makes it easy to adjust zoom position while composing the image in the viewfinder.

Precise Autofocusing

The camera?s infrared autofocus system keeps the main subject sharp from as close as 4.3 feet to infinity at 35mm, and from 5.3 feet to infinity at the 70mm setting. Simply place the autofocus zone on the main subject, press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus, then press the button all the way down to take the picture.

Focus Hold

This feature locks the focus so that the main subject can be positioned anywhere in the frame. Just place the autofocus zone on the main subject, press the shutter button partway down to lock the setting, recompose the picture as desired, then shoot.

Multi-Function Automatic Flash

The Freedom Sightseer Zoom eliminates flash worries by making all the flash decisions automatically. Whenever additional light is required, the camera fires the built-in flash to properly expose the subject. Since there are no settings to make, the user is free to concentrate completely on the subject. Additionally, if the main subject is backlit, fill-flash may be selected for proper subject illumination. Plus, a flash-cancel button is provided for circumstances where the use of flash is not permitted or desirable.

Red-Eye Reduction Lamp

To reduce the red-eye effect caused by the flash reflecting off the inside of the subject?s eyes, the red-eye reduction lamp glows to close down the subject?s pupils before the flash is fired and the picture is taken.

Automatic Film Operation

Film worries are a thing of the past with the Freedom Sightseer Zoom. Simply position the film cartridge and leader, then close the camera back. The camera automatically sets the DX-coded film speed (ISO 100 or 400), threads the film to the first frame, advances the film after each shot, then rewinds the film when the roll is finished. The power rewind function can be activated at any time.

Self-Timer

The convenient self-timer delays shutter-release for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button has been pressed, allowing the user to set up the shot and appear in the photo. Countdown is indicated by a blinking lamp on the front of the camera. Self-timer operation is cancelable.

Auto Power OFF

To save battery power, the Freedom Sightseer Zoom turns itself off automatically if not used for three minutes.

Selectable Data Imprinting (DATE model only)

The built-in quartz data back imprints the date or time right onto each photo. Data imprinting can be switched on or off whenever desired, and is very useful for cataloging photographs or keeping photo records of important events such as birthdays, weddings, graduations, etc.