MINOLTA RIVA PANORAMA
1990

Serial Nr.96106176
Minolta Code 2055

Characteristics and functions
The Minolta Riva Panorama is the first 35mm camera. ultra-compact overview to theworld; was presented in 1990. This is a particular camera as, even if it uses 135 typefilms, it has a mask that allows it to provide images of 13x36mm format, exclusively.
The Riva Panorama is an autofocus device, motorized with an automatic anddetachable built-in electronic flash. The lens is a Minolta 24mm. f./4.5, 5 elements in
5 groups, with an angle of view of 30° vertically, 74° horizontally and 77° diagonally.
The minimum shooting distance is 0.9m. The programmed electronic shutter works
from EV 7 to EV 17 with 100 ISO films. There are two cells of the light meter: one cell
examines the light of the right area, the other that of the left area, then the CLC
system with contrast compensation performs the average exposure of the entire
framed area. The shutter speeds range from 1/200” to ¼”. The range of film
sensitivities allowed is 100/200 and 400 ISO with DX decoded magazines.

The camera sets the sensitivity to 100 ISO for magazines without DX decoding. On
the upper side, on the far left, we find the button for the exclusion of the flash to beheld down during shooting, with the relative symbol. Proceeding to the right you willfind the window of the additive frame counter. The frame counter also has thefunction of controlling the regular dragging of the film: if the film is not correctly
hooked, the numbering does not increase. During the recovery of the film the frame
counter counts down, when it reaches “0” the film has been completely rewound. On
the far right is the oval-shaped, silver-colored shutter button. The shutter button has adouble function: in the first part of its stroke it locks the focus and exposure, if
pressed fully, it releases the shutter. In the rearmost position, in a special recess, isthe small black self-timer button with the relative symbol. On the left side of thecamera there is the slider for unlocking the back door (lower by 3mm.). To close theback, you have to bring the parts together and exert enough pressure to trigger thelock again. On the right side of the Riva Panorama is the wrist strap attachment
system for carrying the camera. On the back we find the black frame overhanging theeyepiece with the green LED positioned to its right. In the viewfinder you can see thebright frame with the references for panoramic shots. The focus area with cancelable
memory is located in the center. The green LED lights up to indicate that the flash ischarged and that the exposure is correct. The film compartment door is hinged on theright and has a transparent window on its left for viewing the inserted magazine. Asmall recess to rest the thumb of the right hand facilitates a firmer grip of the camera.
Beyond the hinge of the film compartment door there is the battery compartment
cover (1 CR123A or 1 DL123A 3v.) With a slot on the right that serves to facilitate
opening, using a small coin. On the front of the camera we find: the electronic flashon the left followed by the window of the autofocus system with the viewfinder in thecenter, then there is the wording "Minolta" surmounted by the Minolta "Rising Sun"silkscreened in white and, on the far right, the warning light red self-timer, rectangularshape (self-timer with 10” delay). In the center is the lens porthole with the two cellson the sides. The sliding lens cover is controlled by the slider located at the bottom,
which also serves as a main switch. In the lower left corner there is the white writing"Riva Panorama" in two lines. On the far right there is a frame in soft material, with anoval shape, to improve the grip of the camera. On the lower side we find on the farleft a recess covered by the film compartment door that serves to facilitate theintroduction of the magazine, the serial number engraved in white on a black sticker
drowned flush with the back and in the rearmost position, the inscription "Japan".
Proceeding to the right we encounter the intentional recovery system of the film notcompletely exposed with the relative symbol. To activate the recovery you need touse a pointed object pushing it into the small hole. The thread for the use of the tripod
is positioned on the far right. There is a date back version (QD).
Weight 170g. battery excluded.
Length 114.5mm. Height 61.5mm. Depth 34mm.