Minolta Riva AF 35c

The Minolta Riva AF 35c is a 35mm camera from the early nineties. It belongs to the group of point-and-shoot cameras and comes with a set of automatics. The camera was produced in a factory in China. The model was also sold under the name “Minolta Freedom AF 35R“.

A fixed lens is installed in the camera. The focal length is fixed and is 35 mm. The largest available aperture is f/4.5. There is no need to focus manually with this model. The camera has an autofocus. The closest focusing distance is specified at 95 cm for this lens.

For shooting, the photo camera has an exposure meter. It can be used with ISO 100 or ISO 400 films. The camera technology reads the DX code of the film cartridge and sets the exposure meter accordingly. At values below ISO 100, the camera exposes the film as ISO 100 film. Above ISO 400, the film is treated as ISO 400 film.

Exposure settings are automatically set by the 35mm photo camera. There are no different exposure modes. There is also no way to set aperture and shutter speed. The 35mm camera does have a thread for a tripod on the bottom and a self-timer.

The built-in flash can be used in case of poor lighting. The power reaches up to 3.3 meters at ISO 100. The flash also comes with a red-eye reduction function. You can’t turn off the automatic flash.

The dimensions of the Minolta Riva AF 35c are 13.6 x 7.3 x 4.7 cm according to the user manual. It weighs 235 grams with its plastic housing. The power supply is provided by two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*). Here, of course, you can reach for rechargeable batteries.

Films for the Minolta Riva AF 35c

The batteries are also needed for the motor inside the camera. Photo films are exposed in the Minolta Riva AF 35c, more precisely 35mm films. The film is wound to the next free frame after each press of the shutter button. At the end of the roll, the film material is wound back into the cartridge. The respective number of photos taken can be seen on the top.

35mm film is still produced by various manufacturers. One option for color images is the Fujifilm Superia 400* and the Ilford Delta 100* for black and white photos. Both films are well suited for everyday use and are convincing in test reports.

The color film is processed in the C-41 development process. This development process is used by all photo labs that offer development of 35mm films. For example, you can drop off your films for development at many drugstores in Germany.