{"product_id":"minolta-freedom-zoom-explorer-35mm-camera-w-case-serial-34819101","title":"Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer 35mm camera w\/ case (serial 34819101)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sleek black Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer (also sold as the Riva Zoom 70W) is our choice for best-looking zoom point-and-shoot of the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance aside, this is a quality 35mm camera with a very handy zoom range from 28-70mm. The camera is well appointed with features (including its nice lens with two aspeherical elements) and has a very elegant industrial design (the retracting lens cover and swivel-up flash are very retro-futurist). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera requires a CR123A lithium battery (optional).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe camera's functions were tested with batteries and a roll of film (the film was not developed). All modes are working correctly. The camera is in excellent cosmetic condition (see photos). We confirmed the film plane focus accuracy using an autocollimator. A Minolta case is included (but in somewhat worn condition).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample photos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere are some pictures taken by other people using this model of camera \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3345318-minolta-riva-zoom-70w\/photos\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3345318-minolta-riva-zoom-70w\/photos\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3332436-minolta-explorer-freedom-zoom\/photos\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3332436-minolta-explorer-freedom-zoom\/photos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.massimoscottinelweb.com\/Immagini%20ridotte%20per%20SITO%20web\/Minolta%20pubblicit%C3%A0%20e%20cataloghi%20d'epoca\/Libretti%20di%20Istruzione\/Minolta%20Riva%20Zoom%2070W%20-%20Freedom%20Zoom%20Explorer%20\u0026amp;%20P.D.%20(E)%20-%209222-2428-11%20P-G801.pdf\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.massimoscottinelweb.com\/Immagini%20ridotte%20per%20SITO%20web\/Minolta%20pubblicit%C3%A0%20e%20cataloghi%20d'epoca\/Libretti%20di%20Istruzione\/Minolta%20Riva%20Zoom%2070W%20-%20Freedom%20Zoom%20Explorer%20\u0026amp;%20P.D.%20(E)%20-%209222-2428-11%20P-G801.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens: 28-70mm f\/3.5-8.4 power zoom lens with 4 elements in 4 groups including 2 aspherical surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusing: 3-beam, active infrared autofocus system with focus lock; Focusing range: 0.5m - infinity (20 in. - infinity), Macro: 0.4m -1.0 (16 in. - 3.3 ft.); Focusing steps: Approx. 300 (including macro range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure: CdS; external, center-weighted average metering; Exposure range (ISO 100): 28mm: EV 2.6-17 (f\/3.5, 2s - f\/16, 1\/500s), 70mm: EV 3.1 -17 (f\/8.4, 8s - f\/20, 1\/350s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm speed range: Automatic setting for DX-coded film ISO 25-3200 in 1 EV steps; Non-DX-coded film set to ISO 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm transport: Auto advance to first frame, auto rewind, auto threading, manual start of rewind possible; continuous drive: 1.2 sec.\/frame (without flash)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash: Retractable, built-in flash, variable intensity through IGBT circuit; Recycling time: approx. 0.3 - 6 sec.; Range (ISO 100): 28mm: 0.5 - 6.0m (20 in.- 20 ft.), 70mm: 0.5 - 2.5m (20 in. - 8.2 ft.), Macro: 0.4 -1 .Om (16 in. - 3.3 ft.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder: Real-image; Field of view: Nominal 86% (subject at 3m\/10 ft.) 28mm: 84% (V) x 87% (H), 70mm: 87% (V) x 85% (H); Diopter adjustment (subject at 3m\/10 ft.): -1 diopter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery: One 3-volt CR123A\/DL123A lithium battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery performance: Approx. 13 rolls (24 exp. roll w\/ 50% flash)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 121 x 66.5 x 44mm (4-3\/4 x 2-5\/8x 1-3\/4 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 240g (8-1\/2 oz.); Panorama model: 245g (8-5\/8 oz.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39841393705046,"sku":"","price":168.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/products\/minolta_freedom_zoom_explorer_serial_34819101_202205181061.jpg?v=1652926061","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/minolta-freedom-zoom-explorer-35mm-camera-w-case-serial-34819101","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}