Minolta Hi-Matic AF2-M 35mm camera (serial 1310759)

The circa-1982 Minolta Hi-Matic AF2-M is the third iteration of the company's classic fixed lens autofocus lineup. This camera keeps the superb 38mm f/2.8 (4 elements in 3 groups) lens of the AF-2 but adds a motorized film advance and rewind.

Please note that the film does not rewind automatically on this model. When you reach the end of your film roll, just press the rewind release button on the bottom of the camera and then the click the rewind switch (the camera's main competitors, the Nikon L35AF and Canon Sure Shot, work in a very similar manner).

The AF2-M accepts standard 46mm screw-in filters.

The camera is powered by 2 ordinary AA batteries (not included). A lens cap is included. 

Condition notes
The camera is in very good cosmetic condition (see photos) and is working perfectly. It was tested with film and gave excellent results. In addition, we verified the camera's film plane focus with an autocollimator and we confirmed the auto-exposure accuracy using a calibrated light and a shutter tester.

Manual
https://www.butkus.org/chinon/minolta/minolta_hi-matic/minolta_hi-matic_af2-m.htm

Specifications

• Type: Autofocus 35mm camera with micromotor film advance/rewind, programmed electronic exposure control, built-in electronic flash, and audible/visible indications
• Lens: Minolta 38mm f/2.8, 4 elements in 3 groups, 60° angle of view; threaded filter mount: 46mm diam.
• Focusing: Camera controlled, 1m (3.3 ft.) to infinity by Minolta Autofocus System using infrared radiation, electronic detection, calculating, and lens-movement control
• Exposure system: CdS-cell metering; auto-exposure range EV 6 to EV 17 (at ASA/ISO 100): automatic compensation when filters used; film-speeds ASA/ISO 25 to 400 set by click-stop dial around lens; use-flash indicator light in viewfinder and steady audible signal come on when exposure is EV 8.4 or below (i.e., 1/42 sec. at f/2.8).
• Aperture-shutter: Behind-the-lens electronic type programmed for A from 1/8 sec. at f/2.8 (EV 6) to 1/430 sec. at f/16 (EV 17); X sync at fixed 1/40 sec.; self-timer for approx. 10 sec. delay, red LED steady indication from start of operation followed by blinking and audible beeping during last 2 sec. before shutter release
• Viewfinder: Bright-frame type with autofocus-zone and parallax-correction marks, LED focus-zone signals for focusing/flash range and use-flash light visible outside image area, flash-monitor light beside eyepiece
• Power: Two 1.5v AA-size (penlight) alkaline, sealed carbon-zinc, or 1.2v nickel-cadmium cells for A system, automatic-focus system, indicator lights, piezoelectric oscillator, flash operation, motorized film advance and rewind
• Flash system: Built-in pop-up flash automatically turns on when popped up and engages flashmatic system which sets shutter for X sync. exposures at fixed 1/40 sec.; aperture coupled to autotocus system providing automatic exposure and adjustment throughout the flash range; LED focus-zone signals blinking in viewfinder and beeping audible signal warn that subject is out of flash range.
• Approx. flash range:
• ISO 25: 1 - 2.5m (3.3 - 8 ft.)
• ISO 64: 1 - 3.5m (3.3 - 11 ft.)
• ISO 100: 1 - 48m (3.3 - 16 ft.)
• ISO 200/400: 1 - 6m (3.3 - 20 ft.)
• Number of films per set of batteries*: Alkaline-manganese cells: 30 or more (36-exposure) cartridges with A, approx. 5 cartridges using flash * As determined by Minolta's standard testing method; actual performance will depend on type, brand, manufacture's lot, age of batteries, and ambient temperature.
• Flash color temperature: Balanced for daylight-type color film
• Film transport: Built-in micromotor advances film automatically when pressure is removed from shutter-release button after each exposure, rewinds full 36-exp. cartridge in about 30 sec. when slider switch engaged each exposure when shutter-release button is released, motor rewinds film within 30 seconds
• Size: 54.5 x 77.5 × 133.5mm (2-1/8 × 3-1/16 × 5-1/4 in.)
• Weight: 360 g (12-11/16 oz.) without batteries