{"product_id":"minolta-freedom-zoom-90c-35mm-camera-serial-60102185","title":"Minolta Freedom Zoom 90c 35mm camera (serial 60102185)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Minolta Freedom Zoom 90c (also sold as the Riva Zoom 90c) is a very nicely designed 35mm film camera from the 90s with an interesting 'eye start' feature. The \u003cspan\u003e38-90mm f\/3.5-7.7 lens features 4 elements (two of which are aspheric) and offers excellent image quality for a point-and-shoot zoom camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera is widely believed to be the same as the Leica C2-Zoom with a different body (Leica and Minolta collaborated on a number of cameras from the 70s to 90s). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne nice feature of this camera is its very wide film metering range: it reads DX coded films from IS0 32-3200, which is nice if you like to use less typical film types (like Kodak T-Max P3200, an amazing low-light film with beautiful grain). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBattery information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera requires a 2CR5 lithium battery (available as an option).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery Performance: Approximately 25 rolls (based on Minolta's standard test method, using 24-exposure film with flash on 50% of the exposures)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage TV ad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freedom 90C was promoted with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TUN98bIH--Y\"\u003ethis rather wacky film noir commercial\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\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 very good cosmetic condition (see photos) and includes its original case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample photos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some example photos that other people have taken with this model of camera: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3355333-minolta-freedom-zoom-90c\/photos\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3355333-minolta-freedom-zoom-90c\/photos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/search\/?text=Minolta+Freedom+Zoom+90c\u0026amp;view_all=1\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.flickr.com\/search\/?text=Minolta+Freedom+Zoom+90c\u0026amp;view_all=1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/files\/Freedom_Zoom_90C_Manual.pdf?v=1791266403\" title=\"Minolta Freedom 90C user manual\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to read the user manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 35mm autofocus lens-shutter camera Lens: 38-90mm f\/3.5-7.7 power zoom lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutofocus System: 3-beam infrared type with cancelable focus hold; range: O.75m\/2.5ft. (38-56mm), O.9m\/3.Oft. (57-90mm) to infinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZoom Control: Sensor-activated Auto Standby Zoom (ASZ) sets a zoom position based on subject distance; zoom lever for manual override\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetering System: External, two-segment silicon photocell for separate illuminance readings of center and background picture areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoexposure: Programmed autoexposure; range (ISO 100): EV 6 to EV 17 (1 \/4 sec at f\/3.5 to 1\/350 sec atf\/19) at 38mm setting, EV 8 to EV 17 (1\/4 sec. at f\/7.7 to 1\/250 sec. f\/22) at 90mm setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash System: Built-in flash with auto, manual, and flash-off modes selectable; autoflash: flash fires automatically when required; manual-fill flash: flash fires on each exposure; range (ISO 100): O.75-6.Om\/2.5-2Oft. at 38mm, 0.9-3.0m\/3.0-9.8ft. at 90mm; with pre-flash control selected, a low-power pre-exposure flash burst is given approximately 0.75 secs, before each flash exposure; recycling time: 3.5 sec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm Speed: Automatic setting for DX-coded ISO 25-3200 film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder: Real-image type with focus frame, close-framing guides; magnification: 0.45X at 38mm, 0.95X at 90mm; image area: 85% coverage; eyepiece LED lamps show focus and flash status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Main switch; zoom lever for powered manual zoom; flash-mode button; pre-flash button; release-mode button; manual rewind button; focus and exposure settings fixed when shutterrelease button is held partway down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm Transport: Automatic threading, auto advance to first frame, auto winding, auto rewind and auto rewind stop; rewind button for manual start of rewind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData Panel: LCD with indications for ASZ, re-mote-control, self-timer, battery condition, flash mode, frame number, film transport, film loaded Self-Timer: 10-sec. shutter-release delay; operation indicated by blinking LED on front of camera and data panel self-timer indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 6V lithium battery pack (2CR5) powers camera operation; data-panel indicator shows battery condition; shutter remains locked when battery is exhausted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery Performance: Approximately 25 rolls (based on Minolta's standard test method, using 24-exposure film with flash on 50% of the exposures)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 147.5(W) X 73.5(H) X 59.5(D)mm (5-13\/16 X 2-7\/8 X 2-5\/16 in.) Weight (without battery): 320g (11 -5\/16 oz.) Optional Accessories: IR Remote Control RC-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67648982090016,"sku":"NWP-PNS-MINOLTAFZ90C-20261006","price":64.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/files\/newwavepool_minolta_freedom_zoom90C_35mm_film_pns_camera_serial_60102185_JP_20261006_9.jpg?v=1791266515","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.shop\/en-us\/products\/minolta-freedom-zoom-90c-35mm-camera-serial-60102185","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}