What is a Minolta 110 SLR Mk II?

An extract from the original manual reads:

Your Minolta 110 Zoom Mark II combines the simple loading, compactsize, and ease of operation of the 110 pocket format with features, optical quality, and capabilities found only in the finest electronic automatic 35mm cameras. Simply drop in a film cartridge, there’s no need to set film speed, compose your subject, and the camera’s TTL exposureThe amount of light that reaches the film (or camera sensor). It determines how light or dark an image is. The exposure of an image is determined by the aperture, shutter speed, and film speed (ISO). During exposure, the sensors or chemicals on the film in analogue models, are subjected to the light outside the camera for a certain time. More system gives the precise exposureThe amount of light that reaches the film (or camera sensor). It determines how light or dark an image is. The exposure of an image is determined by the aperture, shutter speed, and film speed (ISO). During exposure, the sensors or chemicals on the film in analogue models, are subjected to the light outside the camera for a certain time. More automatically. The 2.7X Minolta Zoom lens with its macro capability gives you the widest range of focal lengths of any 110 camera available today. This extreme flexibility lies always ready at your fingertips, there is never a need to change lenses.

While the Minolta 110 Zoom Mark II is remarkably easy to use, its many creative features and controls such as, LED readout of shutterEither mechanical and/or electronic shutters are possible. Mechanical systems can use a leaf (or iris) shutter or curtain shutter. In digital cameras a third alternative is also possible: the electronic shutter. This works by activating and then deactivating the CCD so that no further light can be recorded, regardless of whether light is hitting the CCD. The shutter controls the exposure time, which can range from thousandths of a second to several minutes or more. Fast shutter speeds freeze action, slow speeds are more suited to stationary subjects. A tripod is recommended for slow exposure shots to avoid camera shake, or IBIS. More speeds, full lens apertureThe aperture is basically a hole in the camera’s lens that lets light pass through it to the shutter and ultimately the film or censor. The aperture not only influences picture brightness but also regulates depth of focus. Most cameras are equipped with an iris aperture that can be freely adjusted or set according to pre-selected values. More control, eyepiece shutterEither mechanical and/or electronic shutters are possible. Mechanical systems can use a leaf (or iris) shutter or curtain shutter. In digital cameras a third alternative is also possible: the electronic shutter. This works by activating and then deactivating the CCD so that no further light can be recorded, regardless of whether light is hitting the CCD. The shutter controls the exposure time, which can range from thousandths of a second to several minutes or more. Fast shutter speeds freeze action, slow speeds are more suited to stationary subjects. A tripod is recommended for slow exposure shots to avoid camera shake, or IBIS. More and correction, and a full 2 stop I auto-exposure adjustment allows virtually unlimited creative control of the camera.

What’s in the Box?

The camera came only with a strap and a very old bag (it went in the bin). Batteries were fitted so I was able to see that it was working and ready for action. Just needed a 110 Colour Film which I bought from Analogue Wonderland. It loaded easily as all 110 cameras do in my experience.

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Is it in Good Condition?

The camera appears to be in great condition. I went through the controls and spent a little time looking up what setting s I could use, etc. The only feature I believe is not working is the self-timer – not something that I am likely to use. The controls are quite chunky for the size of the camera – making it easy to operate and get used to. The only strange thing is that the film wind-on is at the bottom of the camera. I have not had a camera that has operated in that way before.