Minolta Freedom Dual C 35mm camera w/ case (serial 36305060)

The Minolta Freedom Dual C (also known as the Riva Twin 28) is a dual lens 35mm point-and-shoot from the early 1990s. We're big fans of dual lens cameras for this era and this Minolta offers and interesting twist of the theme by offer a wider angles than most of the competition: it gives you the choice between a 28mm and 40mm. 

This is well-designed point-and-shoot with very nice image quality. Our only real quibble is that it only meters between ISO 100 and 400 film so it's not a good choice for people who use specialty films like Ilford Delta 3200 or T-Max P3200. 

Battery information

This camera requires a 2CR5 battery (available as an option). It has a very good estimated battery life: "45 rolls (based on Minolta's standard test method, using 24-exposure film with flash on 50% of exposures)

Condition notes

The camera was tested with a battery and film installed. All features are working correctly. We verified the film plane focus accuracy with an autocollimator and its auto-exposure accuracy using a calibrated light source. The camera is in very good cosmetic condition with some normal wear from use (see photos). The included case shows significant wear from age (see photo). 

Example photos

Here are some pictures that other people took with this model of camera (many of these have unusual colours, these are due to use of expired or specialty film rather than the camera itself):
https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3364999-minolta-freedom-dual-c/photos
https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3346352-minolta-riva-twin-28/photos?order=trending

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Specifications 

• Type: Compact autofocus 35mm camera with dual-lens selection

• Lenses: 28mm f/4, 40mm f/5.6, changed by built-in micromotor

• Focusing: Infrared active-type autofocus with can-celable focus hold; lens range: 0.65m (2.1 ft.) to infinity

• Exposure system: Subject-weighted metering; programmed automatic exposure; range at ISO 100: EV 6.0 - EV 16.2 (28mm lens), EV 7.0 - 17.2 (40mm
  lens)

• Flash system: Automatic charge activation; flash fires automatically when required; flash-cancel button prevents the flash from firing; flash-charging lamp and shutter lock during flash charge

• Film-speed range: ISO 100 to 400 for DX-coded negative film; ISO 100 or 400 for DX-coded slide film; ISO 100 set for films without DX coding
  

• Viewfinder: Bright-frame type with focus frame, standard-framing and close-framing guides; magnification coupled to lens setting

• Film transport: Automatic threading, advance to first frame, winding, rewind, and rewind stop Self-timer: 10 sec. shutter release delay; can-celable

• Power: 6-volt lithium battery pack (2CR5)

• Battery performance: approx. 45 rolls (Based on
  Minolta's standard test method, using 24-exposure film with flash on 50% of exposures)

• Flash recycling: 1.5 sec.

• Dimensions: 143 X 75 X 53mm (5-5/8 X 2-15/16 X 2-1/16 in.)

• Quartz-date model: 143 X 75 X 53mm (5-5/8 X 2-15/16 X 2-1/16 in.)

• Weight (without batteries): 270g (9-1/2 oz.)

• Quartz-date model: 280g (9-7/8 oz.)