Minolta Capios 75 35mm camera w/ remote + case + original box + manual (serial 31101989) | film🎞tested

The Minolta Capios 75 (also sold as the Riva Zoom 70W and Freedom Zoom Explorer)  is a quality 35mm camera with a very handy zoom range from 28-70mm.

This is one of our favourite zoom point-and-shoots from the 90s. This camera is well appointed with features (including a nice lens with two aspherical elements) and has a very elegant industrial design.

The camera requires a CR123A lithium battery (optional). Includes: the rare remote control; the original box; a Minolta case; and the manual. This is the version with an optional date imprinting feature; the calendar goes up to 2029. 

Condition notes

We film tested this camera and it delivered sharp, correctly exposed photos (note: we used the date imprinting mode on the tests but this can be switched off) . All modes are working correctly. The camera is good cosmetic condition  except for some marks on the paint because the original owner cleaned it with a solvent (see photos; this is no way affects functionality). We also confirmed the focus and autoexposure accuracy are good.

Example photos

Besides the film-test examples shown, here are some pictures taken by other people using this model of camera under its various names: 

https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3356378-minolta-capios-75/photos https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3345318-minolta-riva-zoom-70w/photos
https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3332436-minolta-explorer-freedom-zoom/photos

Manual

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/368078/Minolta-Explorer-Freedom-Zoom.htm

Specifications

• Lens: 28-70mm f/3.5-8.4 power zoom lens with 4 elements in 4 groups including 2 aspherical surfaces
• Focusing: 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)
• Exposure: 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)
• Film speed range: Automatic setting for DX-coded film ISO 25-3200 in 1 EV 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: 1.2 sec./frame (without flash)
• Flash: 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.)
• Viewfinder: 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
• Battery: One 3-volt CR123A/DL123A lithium battery
• Battery performance: Approx. 13 rolls (24 exp. roll w/ 50% flash)
• Dimensions: 121 x 66.5 x 44mm (4-3/4 x 2-5/8x 1-3/4 in.)
• Weight: 240g (8-1/2 oz.); Panorama model: 245g (8-5/8 oz.)