Minolta Riva Zoom 125EX

Minolta Riva Zoom 125EX

Lens: 39-125mm f/3.6 – 10.9 4 elements in 4 groups

Film speed settings: 25-3200 ISO DX encoded

Film Format: 35mm

Focus: Autofocus

Battery: CR123

Flash: Built-in

Year: 1998 - Onwards

Country: Malaysia

The good:

·         For a 30-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus is accurate.

·         Comes with a Minolta branded case.

·         The included remote works.

·         Film transport is smooth.

·         Flash works as expected.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some debris at the edges of the frame. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Minolta Riva Zoom 125EX Manual