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Minolta Riva Zoom 105

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  • Brand: Minolta
  • Name: Minolta Riva Zoom 105
  • Sales names: Minolta Freedom Zoom Orion
  • Type: Snapshot camera
  • Type of Film: 35mm
  • Focal length: 38 mm - 105 mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/4.6
  • Focus: Autofocus
  • Flash / Flash connection: Built-in flash

The Minolta Riva Zoom 105 is a snapshot camera for beginners and casual users. The 35mm camera was produced by Minolta. The 35mm photo camera was also available on the market under the name “Minolta Freedom Zoom Orion“. Additionally, there was a date variant. This camera can imprint the shooting date into the images.

The 35mm camera comes with a zoom lens. The zoom range of the lens goes from 38 mm to 105 mm. The maximum aperture is f/4.6 (38 mm) and f/11.8 (105 mm) respectively. Focusing is facilitated by a built-in autofocus. The closest focusing distance is specified at 100 cm for this lens.

An exposure meter is built into the camera. It is designed for an ISO range of 50 to 3200. The film speed is determined by the DX code. The camera technology has automatic exposure and sets aperture and shutter speed automatically.

However, there are some modes on this compact camera. So there is a double exposure mode, a portrait mode, a focus lock and a bulb mode for long exposures. It is also equipped with a continuous shooting mode and an interval mode.

Sufficient light is provided by the built-in flash. The flash range is specified as up to 5 meters at ISO 100 and 38 mm. The flash has an automatic mode for red-eye prevention. There is also the option to force the flash to fire, e.g. for backlit shots. However, the flash can also be turned off completely.

The 35mm camera has a self-timer. The lead time, time between pressing the shutter button and taking the picture, is ten seconds. There is also a thread for a tripod. The thread is especially useful when using the Bulb mode.

Power is supplied by a CR123A battery (eBay / Amazon*). One battery charge is enough for so 480 pictures. Depending on the use of the flash. The charge level is shown on a display on the top.

Films for the Minolta Riva Zoom 105

What kind of films does the Minolta Riva Zoom 105 need? Films of the 35mm format are used. The negatives of the photo camera are 24 mm x 36 mm. The film in the camera is automatically transported by a motor. Rewinding into the cartridge also works without any action on the part of the photographer.

35 mm films are still manufactured and can be specified at almost any supplier of development work. Nice 35mm films for color or black and white are the Kodak Portra 400* and the Ilford XP2 Super*. Foma, Adox and also Rollei are still other suppliers of 35mm film.

Technical datasheet

Technical specifications of the camera
AttributeSpecification
Type of CameraSnapshot camera
Film format35mm
Film transportAutomatic
Film transport mechanismMotor
Picture format24 mm x 36 mm
Focal length38 mm - 105 mm
Biggest aperturef/4.6
Minimum focus distance100 cm / 3.28 ft
Zoom functionYes
FocusAutofocus
Light meterYes
Supported film speedsISO 50 to 3200
Auto DXYes
Exposure modesProgram automatic
Manual exposure settingsNo
Date imprintingModel variant
Double and/or multiple exposure functionYes
FlashIntegrated flash
Flash range1 Meter - 5 Meter
Flash modesFill-in flash, Red-eye reduction
Tripod mountYes
Cable release threadNo
Self-timerYes, Self-timer function with 10 seconds lead time
Power supply1x CR123A battery
Estimated value / Used price47,66 Euro
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Estimate based on used prices of 34 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 18.3.2024
Average used price in the year 202348,93 Euro (51.96 US-Dollar)

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