MINOLTA RIVA AF 35c
1992

Serial Nr.94220820
Minolta Code 2405

Characteristics and functions
The Minolta Riva AF35c was presented in 1992. It is the evolution of the previous
Riva AF 35 model. This is a motorized camera with active infrared autofocus andbuilt-in automatic electronic flash. The lens is a 35mm Minolta. f./4.5 with minimum
focusing distance of 0.95m. The automatic programmed exposure meter with center
weighted metering works from EV 9.6 to EV 16.2 with 100 Iso films. The range of film
sensitivities allowed is from 100 to 400 ISO with DX decoded magazines; withmagazines without DX decoding the camera sets the sensitivity to 100 Iso. The
camera comes with rounded edges. On the upper side we find the window of theadditive frame counter which is also used to check the smooth running of the film: if
the film is not correctly hooked, the numbering does not increase. During therecovery of the film, the frame counter counts down: when it returns to “0” the film

has been completely rewound. To the right of the frame counter we find the red
shutter button, placed in a cantilevered mount, with double function: in the first part ofits stroke it locks the focus (AF) and exposure (AE), when pressed fully it triggers theshutter. In the rearmost position is the small black plastic button for activating theself-timer, placed in a recess with the relative "Self-Timer" symbol on its left side. The
left side of the Riva AF35 is smooth. On the right side a plastic structure is screwed
under which the shoulder strap for carrying the camera slides. On the back side, inthe center, at the top, the overhanging window of the eyepiece is positioned. In theviewfinder you can see the bright frame with the central area of the autofocus, withcancelable memory. A green led (OK light) is positioned along the underside of theviewfinder. If the light does not turn on, it means that the flash is not charged or thatthe focus is not correct and the shutter locks. To the left of the eyepiece window is
the cursor for choosing the type of flash: moving the cursor to the right (large flash
symbol) the flash works automatically; moving the cursor to the left (small flash andlarge flash symbol) the flash works automatically with a pre-flash system to reducethe "red-eye" effect (Red-Eye Reduction). The asymmetrically shaped film
compartment door is hinged to the right. The slider for unlocking the film
compartment door is positioned on the far left of the rear of the camera. To unlock
the back, bring the black plastic slider down by 3mm.; to close it again, bring theparts together and exert sufficient pressure to trigger the lock again. On the front ofthe Riva AF35c we find an asymmetrical window that contains the electronic flash,
the autofocus system with the viewfinder window in the center, the light meter celland, on the far right, the red self-timer LED that lights up during shutter delay (10seconds). Continuing to the right you will find the words "Minolta" surmounted by the"Rising Sun" Minolta, both silk-screened in white. Just below the flash is the stylized
red abbreviation “AF”. The central part, placed between two recesses to better grip
the camera, contains the lens with the sliding cap controlled by the slider at thebottom (opens on the left, closes on the right) which also serves as a general switch:when the lens is covered, the shutter is blocked. Between the lens and the cap
control slider is the Riva AF35c initials, silk-screened in white. The underside of thecamera is 4/5 machined with horizontal orientation grooves. In an advanced position
we find the word "Malaysia" and the serial number silk-screened in white on a black
plastic sticker drowned flush with the caseback. The thread for the use of the stand isplaced further back. On the far left is the system for the intentional recovery of thepartially exposed film with the relative symbol (press into the small hole with apointed object). On the far right is the battery compartment cap (2x AA 1.5v batteries)
with slider opening.
The version with date back (QD) is available.
Weight 235g. batteries excluded.
Length 136mm. Height 73mm. Depth 47.5mm.