The Minolta 110 Zoom SLR (introduced 1976) was a groundbreaking, compact SLR camera for the 110 film format, offering a rare pocketable experience with a proper SLR viewfinder and a 25-50mm (or 25-67mm in Mark II) zoom lens, manual controls for focus/aperture, exposure compensation, and even macro capability, allowing serious photography in a tiny body before being replaced by the Mark II model, making it a beloved collectible for sub-miniature film enthusiasts.
Key Features & Specs
Film: Uses 110 film cartridges (still produced by Lomography).
Lens: Fixed Rokkor zoom, typically 25-50mm f/4.5 (Mark I) or 25-67mm f/3.5 (Mark II) with macro.
Viewfinder: Through-the-lens (TTL) SLR, with microprism spot and exposure meter LEDs.
Controls: Manual focus, aperture control (via dial around meter), exposure compensation, and various shutter speeds (up to 1/1000s).
Size: Extremely compact, fitting in a palm.
Flash: Hot shoe for external flash (X-sync at 1/150s).
Power: Uses 2x SR44 batteries for meter.
Why It Was Special
First of its Kind: The first SLR designed for the 110 film format.
Serious Compactness: Offered full SLR features (zoom, manual control) in a tiny, pocketable body.
Image Quality: Known for surprisingly good sharpness for its size.
PRICE includes camera, batteries and flash.
Works perfect, 110 film can still be purchased.
CAN Be Seen at Camera Coral in Coeur d’Alene Idaho
610 W Hubbard Ave, Suite 109
M-F 9-5pm; Sat 10-4pm