Minolta Supreme Freedom Zoom Elite 35mm camera w/ case (serial 99506142)

The Minolta Supreme Freedom Zoom Elite (also called the Riva Zoom 115EX) is a quality point-and-shot 35mm camera from the 1990s. It features a 35-115mm zoom lens that provides very good image quality. 

The Supreme Freedom Zoom Elite also offers a number of advanced features like spot metering and support for an unusually wide range of film speeds (ISO 25-3200); see the manual (linked below) for a full list of features. 

This is the version with an optional date imprinting function. The calendar goes up to December 31st 2029.

Battery information

This camera requires a CR123A lithium battery (available as an option). 

Estimated battery life: Approximately 13 rolls (24 exp. roll w/ 50% flash use)

Condition notes

The 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 very good cosmetic condition (see photos). The original case is included.

Example photos

Here are some pictures taken by other people using this model of camera:

https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3345366-minolta-riva-zoom-115ex/photos
https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=Minolta+Freedom+Zoom+Supreme+Elite&view_all=1

Manual

Download a pdf of the original manual here.

Specifications

• Lens: 38-115mm f/3.5-9.9 power zoom lens with 4 elements in 4 groups, including 4 aspherical surfaces
• Focusing: External, passive autofocus system with AF illuminator and focus lock; Focusing range: 0.6m - infinity (2 ft. - infinity), Macro: 0.45m - infinity (1-1/2 ft. - infinity);
• Focusing steps (approximate); 38mm: 460. 115mm: 530, Macro: 780
• Exposure: Silicon photocell; zoom-integrated, dual-segment metering; Exposure range (ISO 100): 38mm: EV 2.4 -17 (f 3.5, 2.3s - f/16. 1/500s), 115mm: EV 3.6 -17 (f/9.9, 8s - f/21, 1/300s); Spot metering range: 38mm: EV 6 -17 (f/3,5,1/5s - f/16, 1/500s), 115mm: EV 6 -17 (f/9.9,1.5s-f/21,1/300s)
• Film speed range: Automatic setting for DX-coded film ISO 25 3200 in 1EV steps; non-DX-coded film set to ISO 25
• Film transport: Auto advance to first frame, auto rewind, auto threading, manual start of rewind possible: Continuous drive: 2 sec./frame (without flash) 
• Flash: Retractable, built-in flash, variable intensity through IGBT circuit; Recycling time: approx. 0.3 - 6.5 sec.; Range (ISO 100): 38mm: 0.6 - 7m (2 - 23 ft.), 115mm: 0.6 - 2.4m (2 - 8 ft.), Macro: 0.45 - 2.4m (1-1/2 - 8 ft.)
• Viewfinder: Real-image; field of view: nominal 85% (subject at 3m/10 ft.) 38mm: 84% (V) x 88% (H); 115mm: 85% (V) x 84% (H)
• Diopter adjustment (subject at 3m/10 ft.): -1 diopter
• Battery: One 3-volt CR123A/DL123A lithium battery
• Battery performance: Approx. 13 rolls (24 exp. roll w/ 50% flash)
• Dimensions: 129.5 x 69,5 x 49mm (5-1/8 x 2-3/4 x 1-15/16 in.) Weight: 285g (10 oz.)