Minolta Zoom 70 Date 35mm camera (serial 40216783)

The Minolta Zoom 70 Date is a point-and-shot 35mm camera from the 1990s with a better-than-typical zoom lens (thanks in part to its inclusion of an a aspherical lens element). The camera's serial number is 40216783.

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 accuracy. The camera is in very good aesthetic condition (see photos) with some minor wear on the body. 

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://manualzz.com/doc/53726006/minolta-freedom-zoom-70-manual

Specs

• 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)