MINOLTA RIVA AF 35Ex
1993

Serial Nr.5816545
Minolta Code 2421-101

Characteristics and functions
The Minolta Riva AF35EX was presented in 1993. It is the evolution of the previous
Riva AF35c model. This is a motorized camera with active infrared autofocus andbuilt-in automatic electronic flash. The lens is a Minolta 30mm. f./4.5 with a minimum
focusing distance of 1.10m. The automatic programmed exposure meter with center
weighted metering works from EV 10.5 to EV 15 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 has rounded edges and a considerable size. On the upper side we find thewindow of the additive frame counter which is also used to check the smooth runningof 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 returns to the "S" thefilm has been completely rewound. To the right of the frame counter we find the gray

shutter button, placed in a recess, with double function: in the first part of its stroke itlocks the focus (AF) and exposure (AE), when pressed fully it triggers the shutter. In
the rearmost position is the small black plastic button for activating the self-timer,
placed in a recess with the relative "Self-Timer" symbol on its left side. Between theshutter button and the self-timer button there is the small hole, with its symbol, of theintentional recovery system of the partially exposed film. On the left side of the Riva
AF35EX there is the slider for unlocking the film compartment door (lower by 3mm.)
To close the back, bring the parts together and exert sufficient pressure to make thelock release again. On the right side there is a ring obtained from the fusion of theshell that is used to attach the wrist strap for carrying the camera. On the back side,in the 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 to the left of the viewfinder.
If the light does not turn on, it means that the flash is not charged or that the focus is
not correct and the shutter locks. The film compartment door is hinged to the right.
The window for viewing the inserted magazine is positioned on the right; it is locatedin a depressed area of the back which serves to position the thumb of the right handfor a better grip. On the front side of the Riva AF35EX we find an asymmetricalwindow that contains the electronic flash, the pre-flash white light illuminator, the red
self-timer LED that flashes with a frequency of 0.5" for the entire duration of theshutter delay (10 seconds), the autofocus system with the viewfinder window in thecenter and, at the far right, the exposure meter cell. Continuing to the right you willfind the words "Minolta" surmounted by the "Rising Sun" Minolta, both silk-screened
in white. Just below the flash there is a small frame just mentioned, which serves thetouch of the index finger of the left hand not to interfere with the flash during shooting.
Again below is the stylized red abbreviation “AF”. The central part is slightly rounded
and contains the lens with the sliding cap controlled by the slider located in the lowerpart, which also serves as a main switch. The cursor has three positions highlighted
by the respective symbols silk-screened in white: on the left it activates the "Red-EyeReduction" system, in the center it opens the lens and on the right it closes the lensand turns off the camera (shutter locked). In the lower left corner there is the initials"Riva AF35EX", silk-screened in white, on two lines. At the far right of the front side
there are 15 horizontal grooves that improve the grip with the right hand. The
underside of the camera is smooth and contains: the words "Minolta Camera Co.,
Ltd" and "Made in Malaysia", arranged on two lines, the serial number engraved andthe thread for the use of the tripod. 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 195g. batteries excluded.
Length 126mm. Height 70.5mm. Depth 46.5mm.