Minolta Hi-Matic S2 35mm Compact

Minolta Hi-Matic S2 35mm Compact - Good Condition | Classic Japanese Rangefinder-Style Compact with Rokkor 38mm f/2.8 Lens

The Minolta Hi-Matic S2 is a practical and capable 35mm compact camera from Minolta's respected Hi-Matic lineup — combining a sharp Rokkor 38mm f/2.8 fixed lens with automatic selenium-free CdS metering in a slim and elegant body. The 38mm focal length delivers a natural and versatile perspective that suits everyday, street, and travel photography equally well, while the fast f/2.8 maximum aperture delivers good low-light performance for a compact camera of this class. Simple and intuitive controls make it effortlessly easy to use in virtually any shooting situation. Serial number SR 4065017.

Key Features

• Minolta Rokkor 38mm f/2.8 fixed lens — sharp and characterful Rokkor optic
• Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture for good low-light performance
• CdS automatic exposure metering for consistent results
• Zone focus system for quick and accurate shooting
• Built-in flash for indoor and low-light situations
• Compact and pocketable — ideal for travel and everyday carry
• Simple and intuitive controls
• Self-timer function

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing
• Optics: Lens clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; Rokkor coatings intact
• Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly; metering functioning correctly; flash operating as expected; film transport functioning normally

"The Minolta Hi-Matic S2 is a practical and capable everyday compact that delivers reliable Rokkor optical quality in a slim and elegant package. The 38mm Rokkor lens renders with the natural sharpness and character that Minolta glass is known for, and the automatic CdS metering ensures consistently well-exposed results in a wide range of lighting conditions."

What's Included

• Minolta Hi-Matic S2 camera

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Minolta
• Model: Hi-Matic S2
• Serial Number: SR 4065017
• Lens: Minolta Rokkor 38mm f/2.8 (fixed)
• Lens Construction: 4 elements in 3 groups
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Focus: Zone focus
• Exposure: CdS automatic metering
• Shutter Speed: 1/30s – 1/650s
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 – f/16
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.9m
• Filter Thread: 46mm
• Built-in Flash: Yes — automatic
• Self-timer: Yes
• DX Coding: No — manual ISO setting
• Dimensions: approx. 116 x 70 x 46mm
• Weight: approx. 280g (without battery)
• Type: Compact Film Cameras
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition