Minolta Zoom 70 35mm camera w/ case + manual (serial 36116970)

The Minolta Zoom 70 is a beginner-friendly  point-and-shot 35mm camera from the 1990s with a better-than-typical zoom lens (thanks in part to its inclusion of an aspherical lens element).

Note: This is the version of the Zoom 70 with optional date imprinting. The calendar goes up to December 31st 2049.

Battery information 

This camera requires a CR123 battery (available as an option).

Estimated battery life: "15 rolls with a CR123A lithiumcell (based on Minolta's standard test method, using 24 exposure film withflash on for 50% of the exposures)"

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. In addition, we verified the camera's film plane focus and autoexposure accuracy. The camera is in very good cosmetic condition (see photos). The included case shows wear from age (see photo).

Example photos

Here are some pictures taken by other people using the Riva Zoom 70 (which is nearly identical to this camera except for cosmetics and its on/off switch design) :
https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3353835-minolta-riva-zoom-70/photos

Manual

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/368240/Minolta-Zoom-70.html

Specifications

• Lens: 35-70mm f/5.3-9.8
  
• Autofocus Range: 35mm: 1.3m (4.3 ft.) to infinity; 70mm: 1.6m (5.3 ft.) to infinity
  
• Shutter speed: 1/200, 1/70, 1/40, and 1/15 sec based on light level and focal length.
  
• Film-speed setting: Automatic for DX-coded negative film. Non-DX coded film set to ISO 100.f
  
• Film-speed range: ISO 100/200 or 400.
  
• Flash range (ISO 100): 35mm-1.3 to 3.0m (4.3 to 9.8 ft.); 70mm-1.6 to 2.0m (5.3 to 6.6 ft.)
  
• Battery performance: Approx. 15 rolls with a CR123A lithium cell (based on Minolta's standard test method, using 24 exposure film with flash on for 50% of the exposures).
  
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 128.5 x 73 x 49 mm (5.1 x 2.9 x 1.9 in.)
  
• Weight: 235g (without battery)