The Freedom Zoom 125 is stylish, hip, and built for action. This compact and lightweight zoom camera is perfect for those on the go. Or on vacation. Or just out for some fun. The 3.3x zoom lens will handle most any job and makes taking great pictures a snap. And the camera's ultra-thin, design-conscious aluminum shell is bound to turn some heads. No matter where you are, just point, zoom, and shoot. Autofocus, autoexposure, autoflash, and automatic film operation do all the rest.
3.3x Zoom Lens with Innovative Compact Design Minolta 's long-time expertise and years of research and development in compact optical designs have achieved a perfect embodiment of functionality and form:the Freedom Zoom 125.With dimensions of 4.41 x 2.36 x 1.73 inches and a weight of only 6.7 ounces,it can slip easily into a shirt pocket or purse to take anywhere.
The Key to 125 Compactness The key to the Freedom Zoom 125 's winning combination of small size and high capabilities is Minolta technology.The Freedom Zoom 125 has been downsized to the absolute minimum by the use of a new compact zoom lens system with a low-profile three-cylinder lens barrel, plus efficient unit design and placement of components,as well as a geared film drive motor and a protective aluminum front shell. In addition,a new zoom design,two double-sided aspheric elements were incorporated,significantly reducing the number of the lens elements.
Precision alignment of these elements has created a compact lens that also offers clear crisp images throughout the entire zoom range. Furthermore,the thin viewfinder optical system adopts a compact Dach prism inversion system for optimum clarity.The use of a thin,protective aluminum front shell,plus a geared motor in the film transport mechanism also play a significant role in the camera 's compactness.
Long Range 3.3x Zoom Lens Featuring a full 3.3x zoom lens with a 37.5mm -125mm focal length, the Freedom Zoom 125 allows users to take advantage of virtually any photographic opportunity.The 37.5mm focal length is ideal for landscape shots and travel photos of family and friends in front of famous landmarks.A longer focal length captures candid snapshots and portraits,while the powerful 125 mm telephoto setting captures lively expressions of friends and families.At the 125mm focal length, users can get as close as 23.6 inches to small objects such as flowers and collectibles for close-up shots with a maximum magnification of 1/4.6.
High Image Quality With its state-of-the-art high performance lens optics and superior autofocus and autoexposure systems,the Freedom Zoom 125 delivers beautifully crisp,high contrast images at every focal length -from wide-angle to telephoto, landscape pictures to close-ups.
Advanced SLR-type Autofocusing The Freedom Zoom 125 features a passive AF system with up to 900 focusing steps to produce ultra-sharp results.This AF system is similar to that used on sophisticated Single-lens Reflex cameras (SLR 's)and is capable of precise focus even on distant subjects, mirror images,or subjects beyond a windowpane.In addition,multi-AF, with a wide focus sensor, ensures accuracy in difficult focusing situations such as flexible framing of off-center subjects, when two people are standing side by side, or when multiple subjects are detected at different distances.
Reliable 3-Segment Metering The Freedom Zoom 125 's 3-segment metering system assures correct exposure under a variety of lighting conditions and throughout the entire zoom range even in difficult lighting situations.The 3-segment system consists of one large and one small AE sensor to determine exposure,and an AF sensor for back light detection only.The camera uses either the large or the small AE sensor depending on the zoom position.With this system,the brightness value in the center of the viewfinder (main subject area)is measured by the AF sensor and compared with the overall average brightness as measured by the AE sensor in use.If the background brightness greatly exceeds that of the subject area,the flash will fire in Autoflash or Autoflash w/red-eye reduction mode to provide the optimum subject exposure.
Sleek,Casual Design The Freedom Zoom 125 can be easily distinguished from other compact zoom cameras by a design that emphasizes high quality materials,taste,functionality,and form.The high-quality body is covered with an aluminum front shell designed with gentle,streamlined curves.The buttons and other controls are conveniently located for comfort and ease of use by a wide range of hand sizes.Metallic pearl paint applied on the front exterior offers a fine,silky touch.The lens barrel surface is highlighted with a combination matte and high-luster finish,while the front plaque is stainless steel.Adding a casual touch to the body is metallic silver paint on the back and a contoured arch grip.
Worry-Free Film Chamber Lock The Freedom Zoom 125 's Film Chamber Lock provides worry-free film handling from the moment the film is inserted into the camera until it is unloaded.After loading the film,the back cover remains securely locked until the film is rewound back into its cartridge.Featured in Minolta 's Advanced Photo System cameras,Film Chamber Lock is now available in the compact Freedom Zoom 125.
Built-in Flash The Freedom Zoom 125 's versatile built-in flash features autoflash, manual fill,night portrait,red-eye reduction,and flash-cancel modes.
Red-Eye Reduction To prevent red-eye,the built-in flash fires a short flash burst to close down the subject 's pupils before the exposure flash is fired and the picture is taken.The flash is also used as an AF illuminator to assist autofocusing in low light.
