Instantkon Rf70_Auto Instant Camera
With simple-but-flexible operation, the InstantKon RF70_auto from MiNT is an INSTAX Wide-format instant film camera featuring a distinct folding design along with intuitive aperture priority exposure control. In addition to the vintage-inspired folding design, the RF70_auto also sports a mechanical rangefinder that enables precise manual focus operation and supports an accurate 0.44x-magnification optical viewfinder for composing shots. In terms of exposure control, a manual aperture ring is available for choosing from f/5.6 to f/22, along with support for multiple exposure and bulb functions and +/- 1 EV exposure compensation for creative results. The integrated 93mm f/5.6 lens features a triplet optical layout, with individual glass elements sporting an aspherical design and a multi-coating for high sharpness, contrast, and color accuracy. Additionally, the camera has a built-in flash, features a 2.5mm port for connecting an optional external strobe, is compatible with threaded cable releases, has a 1/4"-20 tripod mount, and features a settings LCD screen for reviewing exposure settings.
- Folding design uses a bellows to maintain a relatively compact form factor when the camera is not in use, but still accommodates the large INSTAX Wide film format.
- Mechanical rangefinder design enables precise manual focus control for working with subjects as close as 2.5' away.
- Automatic (aperture priority) exposure control is possible with aperture settings from f/5.6 to f/22 available. Also, A+1 and A-1 exposure compensation settings can be used.
- Bulb setting is available for making long exposures up to 10 minutes long.
- Multiple exposure lever enables making an unlimited number of exposures on a single sheet of film.
- Built-in pop-up flash can be used for fill flash or to provide additional illumination to the scene for working in low-light conditions, and a 2.5mm port is also available for connecting an optional external strobe.
- Integrated rear LCD highlights shooting settings for more intuitive manual exposure control.
- Fixed 93mm f/5.6 lens features an all-glass triplet optical design with multi-coated elements to provide high contrast and color saturation. Individual elements also feature an aspherical design for impressive sharpness and low distortion.
- Optical viewfinder features a 0.44x magnification and works in conjunction with the rangefinder design to provide an accurate field of view for composing shots.
- Threaded shutter release button accepts standard cable releases, and a 1/4"-20 mount is also featured for working atop a tripod or a monopod.
- Two AA batteries are used as the power source for the built-in light meter and LCD screen.