Minolta Riva Zoom 160*

Description

The Minolta Riva Zoom 160 is a compact camera. The 35mm camera was  sold in the early 2000s. The 35mm photo camera was also sold on the market under the name “Minolta Freedom Zoom 160” and “Minolta Capios 160A“.

• Brand: Minolta
• Name: Minolta Riva Zoom 160
• Art: Snapshot camera
• Type of Film: 35mm
• Focal length: 37,5 mm – 160 mm
• Maximum aperture: f/5.4
• Focus: Autofocus
• Shutter speeds: 1/500 s to 10 s
• Flash / Flash connection: Built-in flash
• Release date: 2001
• Required battery (not included): CR123A
• Required film (not included): 35mm

The lens of the 35mm camera is fixed. It has a zoom function and the zoom range goes from 37.5 mm to 160 mm. The widest aperture is f/5.4 at 37.5 mm and f/12.4 at 160 mm. The closest focusing distance of this lens is 60 cm.

There is no need to focus manually with the 35 mm camera, as there is an autofocus system. Here you have several modes to choose from. In Spot AF mode, the system focuses on a specific point. In Area AF, the focus zone is much larger. In Target AF mode, the subject is tracked by the sensors and the lens focuses accordingly.

Taking pictures is made easier by the built-in exposure meter. This is designed for an ISO range of 25 to 3200. The film speed is read out via the DX code. If this code is missing on the cartridge, ISO 100 is set. The exposure settings are automatically controlled and adjusted by the electronics. There is only an exposure compensation of +1.5 stops.

A flash is built in for low light images. Up to 4.6 meters is the specified range at a sensitivity of ISO 100 in wide-angle. The flash can also be turned off if desired. There is also a fill-in flash that fires with every picture, and a mode for portraits at night. The flash’s auto mode is supposed to automatically prevent red-eye in photos.

The camera comes with a thread for a tripod on the bottom. A self-timer is also installed. This has a lead time of ten seconds.

The dimensions of the Minolta Riva Zoom 160 are 11 x 6 x 4.5 cm. It weighs 195 grams. The power supply is provided by a CR123A battery . According to the manual, this lasts for up to 240 pictures if you use the flash for half of the photos.