An Important Message
Minolta Weathermatic 35 DL / Weathermatic Dual 35
Typically, the darkening of the skies and the first, fat drops of rain hitting the sidewalks would be a danger call to film cameras, a signal to pack up those precious cameras and head for home. There are, however, a few film cameras that scoff at inclement weather. These cameras continue on with their work, while their less water resistant brethren scurry home - such is the Minolta Weathermatic 35 DL aka the Weathermatic Dual 35. This robust, 35mm, compact camera is perfect for rainy days! In fact, thanks to rubber gaskets sealing off the back door and battery chamber, along with a sealed glass cover over the lens, this camera can even go underwater (up to a depth of 5m).
The cherry on top of this rain-resistant cake is its dual-lensed system, which allows the user to switch between either 50mm or 35mm focal lengths with the press of a button. There is also a built-in flash and a close-up mode, intended for underwater, but usable out of water as well. Exposure is set automatically by the camera's meter, so operation is very point-and-shoot.
Too often we let our notions of "bad weather" stymie our photography. This is often, in part because we are not well equipped to comfortably operate in such weather. Well, fret not! Grab a rain jacket, some good boots, and a Minolta Weathermatic Dual 35 and get out there! This camera will give you a good reason to linger outside once the rain clouds start building overhead.
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