The “R” in the model name stands for red eye reduction, which is done by a separate lamp near the flash. While a basic model, it is not as limited as some Riva AF cameras of the early 90s. With a slow (f/5,6) wide angle 28 mm lens, autofocus may seem superfluous, and it is thereby not suprising that Minolta also built a fixed-focus model with the same body and lens: the Minolta F 20R. The AF 101R was sold both in black and silver.

Specifications

• Lens: 28 mm f/5,6.
• Shutter: 1/125 s.
• Focus: Active infrared autofocus from 1,2 m to infinity.
• Flash: Built-in auto flash with anti-red eye lamp. Forced flash and flash off modes. Range: 1,2–3 m. Flash ready LED signal.
• Film speed: DX coded films ISO 100–400. Non-DX films exposed as ISO 100.
• Film transport: Automatic loading and advance, manually activated motor rewind.
• Power: 2 x AA alkaline batteries. CR2025 cell for optional date back.
• Dimensions: 118 x 63 x 42 mm.
• Weight: 175 g without batteries.