Minolta Riva Zoom 90 Date 35mm camera (serial 36914713)

The Minolta Riva Zoom 90 Date is a simple point-and-shot 35mm camera from the 1990s with a better-than-average zoom lens (thanks in part to its inclusion of an a aspherical lens element). The lens is a 38-90mm zoom (4 elements, 4 groups). This model of camera was sold under a few different names depending on the country. The other names are: Freedom Zoom Traveler; Freedom Action Zoom 90; and Freedom Zoom 90. 

This is the version with an optional date imprinting function. The calendar goes up to 2049.

Battery information

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

Estimated battery life: Approximately 12 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 aesthetic condition (see photos) very minor wear on the body. 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/3347164-minolta-riva-zoom-90/photos

Manual

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/717659/Minolta-Freedom-Action-Zoom-90.html

Specifications

• Lens: 38-90mm f/4.8-10.8 Construction: 4 elements, 4 groups
• Focus: Active AF
• Focusing range: Wide: 1m - ∞ (3.3 ft.-∞), Telephoto: 1.1m - ∞ (3.6 ft.- ∞)
• Exposure: Programmed Autoexposure, Average metering; Metering
• range (ISO 100): wide: EV 6.5-12.5, tele: EV 8.9 - 15;
• Film speed setting: Automatic for DX-coded negative film. Non-DX coded film set to 100.
• Film speed range: ISO 100, 200 or 400
• Film transport: Auto advance to first frame, auto rewind, manual start of rewind possible.
• Flash: Built-in flash, Recycling time: approx. 8 sec.; Range (ISO
• 100): Wide: 1.0 - 4.5m (3.3 - 14.8 ft.), Telephoto: 1.1 - 2.0m
• (3.6 - 6.6 ft.)
• Viewfinder: Albada zoom finder with bright frame; Diopter: -1 diopter
• Battery: One 3-volt CR123A or DL123A lithium battery; Battery performance: Approx. 12 rolls (24 exp. roll w/ 50% flash use)
• Dimensions: 120.5 x 71 x 48.5mm (4.7 x 2.8 x 1.9 in.)
• Weight (without batteries): 225g (7.9 oz.), Date model: 235g (8.3 oz.)