MINOLTA RIVA ZOOM 75w
1999

Serial Nr.39112666
Minolta Code 2445

Characteristics and functions
The Minolta Riva Zoom 75w was presented in 1999. The Riva Zoom 75w is theupdate of the previous Riva Zoom 70w known in Italy as "Tina". This camera has a 3beam infrared active autofocus system with approximately 300 focus points; It ismotorized with a detachable automatic electronic flash and is equipped with a 2875mm Minolta zoom lens. macro (4 lenses in 4 groups, aspherical elements) f./3.54.9 with 1 meter focus (from 0.4 to 1 meter in the “Close-Up” function). The camera
comes with rounded edges and sinuous lines. There are two versions: “Black” and“Titan”; the Titan version comes with a clear front shell and a black rear one. Theupper side is occupied by the long display (LCD) with total information where thesymbols relating to the type of flash set appear: "Flash + Auto", "Flash + Auto andRed-Eye Reduction", "Flash" and "Flash excluded" (circled and crossed out). These
functions can be set by means of the first chrome button placed next to theappropriate symbols. The second chrome button sets the “Self-Timer”, “ContinuousShooting” (1.5 frames / second) and “Using the remote control” function (RC-3command is available).

The third settings button looks like a small chrome bar and is surmounted by the 4
symbols "Auto", "Close-Up", "Night portraits" and "Landscapes". By acting on thesmall bar, a black arrow with the vertex downwards is moved forward, indicating thesymbol corresponding to the selected program. The additive frame counter and thecamera charge status indicator (charger inserted and film attached) are positioned onthe far right of the LCD panel. The frame counter also serves as a control of thesmooth running of the film: if the film does not advance, the numbering does notincrease. To the left of the LCD panel is the flash (not visible with the camera off)
which rises by about 1 centimeter when switched on. To the right of the LCD panel
there is the chrome-plated shutter button, an oval double function: if pressed partially
it locks the focus (AF) and exposure (AE), when pressed fully it releases the shutterand advance the film. On the left side of the camera there is the release system ofthe back door (lower the cursor by 3mm. In the “Open” direction; to close it, bring theparts together and press until the lock is released again). The battery compartment
door (1 battery type CR123A or DL123A 3v.) Is positioned on the right side of thecamera, hinged at the rear, has a slot that facilitates opening. There is also thewording "Batt". On the back we find an oval-shaped cantilevered frame that contains
the green "OK" LED at the top and the red "Ready Flash" LED below, the eyepiecewindow and the oval button, in gray rubber, for the "ON" / “OFF ” function (mainswitch). The focus area with cancelable memory is visible in the center of theviewfinder. The rest of the rear side is occupied by the film compartment door, hinged
to the right, in which the rocker button for the wide angle “W” adjustment (press left)
and telephoto “T” (press right) is positioned. On the right side of the door we also findthe window for viewing the inserted charger contained in a recess that allows you tohold the camera more firmly with your right hand. The electronic flash is visible on thefront left at the top (only with camera on); continuing to the right we encounter a large
oval-shaped window that contains the autofocus system with the viewfinder window
in the center and, on the far right, the red self-timer LED. On the far right is theinscription "Minolta with the" Rising Sun "Minolta in the" O ". Under the flash there is
the wording "Multi AF", in the lower left corner, on two lines there is "75w" "RivaZoom". All the inscriptions are screen-printed in black on the “Titan” version and inwhite on the “Black” version. In the center of the front side is the large lens portholewith protection that slides to the right when the camera is turned on. To the right of
the lens there is a handle where you can place the index finger of the right hand. On
the lower side we find the frame for attaching the shoulder strap, the "CE" symbol,
the system for the intentional recovery of the partially exposed film (insert a pointed
object in the small hole located near the appropriate symbol), the thread for the usewith the tripod, a white and gray plastic sticker engraved with the serial number (inblack on a white field) and the words "Minolta Co., Ltd." and “Osaka Japan” in white
on a gray field, placed on two lines. Alla sinistra del adesivo con il numero dimatricola è invece sistemato l’adesivo nero con caratteri cromati “Made in China”.
Esiste la versione con dorso datario (QD).
Peso 245g. batterie escluse (versione senza dorso datario).
Lunghezza 121mm. Altezza 66,5mm. Profondità 44mm.