Minolta Riva Zoom 90C ES / Riva Zoom 125EX / Riva Zoom 135EX / Riva Zoom 140 | Analogue compact camera

Minolta set (4 cameras)

- Minolta Riva zoom 135 EX; Serial No. 97514815; + carrying strap
- Minolta Riva zoom 140; serial number 35224215; + carrying strap and bag
- Minolta Riva zoom 125 EX; serial number 94001398 (battery compartment closed with tape); + carrying strap
- Minolta Riva zoom 90 C ES; Serial number 61123538 (NOT tested due to lack of suitable battery at home); + carrying strap and bag

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Minolta Riva zoom 135 EX
The Minolta Riva Zoom 135EX is a compact camera from 1994. The 35mm camera was built by Minolta in Japan. The 35mm camera was also available under the name 'Minolta Freedom Zoom 135EX'.
The zoom lens of the 35mm camera is extensive. The lens's zoom range extends from 38mm to 135mm. The maximum aperture is f/3.5 (at 38mm) and f/9.2 (at 135mm). The lens is focused using autofocus. The shortest focusing distance of this lens is 80 cm at 38mm. Additionally, there is a macro mode that allows images to be taken from a distance of 50 cm.
The 35mm camera has a light meter. It is designed for films with a sensitivity of ISO 25 to ISO 3200. The camera reads the DX code from the film cassette and adjusts the light meter accordingly.
The aperture and shutter speed are automatically set and cannot be changed. Depending on the zoom level, the maximum aperture and shutter speed may vary slightly. However, this doesn't matter much when taking photos, as the camera determines these settings anyway. There are still some adjustment options and different modes available. For example, there is an exposure compensation of +1.5.
In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can also shoot in continuous shooting mode, for example for sports photos, portrait mode, night portrait mode, or with spot metering. A special feature is the Take Me mode. This is intended for situations where you transfer the camera to someone else, for example to take a photo for a monument. In this mode, the camera is set to 38 mm, and the focus and aperture are adjusted accordingly to ensure the result is at least sharp.
Another special feature is the ability to create double exposures. A self-timer is also included. After pressing the shutter button, you have ten seconds to get into position. If this is too little time for you, you can use the wireless remote control. The RC-3 remote control is sold separately. There are also different modes for the built-in flash. Besides the normal automatic flash, there is also a fill flash mode. Additionally, an automatic mode to prevent red-eye can be activated. The flash can also be completely turned off. The range is a maximum of 5.5 meters with ISO 100 film. The flash recharge time is about four seconds.
The dimensions of the Minolta Riva Zoom 135EX are 13.1 x 6.9 x 5.7 cm. It weighs 305 grams. There is a tripod mount on the bottom. The 35mm camera is powered by two CR123A batteries. These batteries are still very easy to find. One charge is sufficient for approximately 550 photos. The number varies slightly depending on the use of the flash.
The Minolta Riva Zoom 135EX requires 35mm film. 35mm films are still produced by various manufacturers. A color film for the 35mm camera is Kodak Gold 200*. A possible film for black-and-white photos is Kodak T-Max 400*.
The film is automatically transported by the camera. You can read the number of photos taken on the display above the camera. At the end of the roll, the film material is rewound into the cassette. Only after this process is completed can the film be removed and sent for development.

Minolta Riva zoom 140
The Minolta Riva Zoom 140 is a compact camera with a plastic body. It was introduced in the early 2000s by the Japanese company. It was manufactured in a factory in China. Similar models also existed under the names 'Minolta Freedom Zoom 140' and 'Minolta Capios 140A'.
The zoom lens is large and cannot be replaced. It extends when the camera is turned on and has a zoom range from 37.5 mm to 140 mm. The maximum aperture varies depending on the zoom level. The maximum aperture is f/5.4 in the wide-angle position. A minimum distance of 60 cm in the wide-angle position and 90 cm in the telephoto position must be maintained from the subject.
The compact camera is equipped with an autofocus system. There are three modes to choose from. Spot-AF focuses only on a small point in the center of the image or on the subject located there. In the Area-AF mode, this area is significantly larger. In the Target-AF mode, the subject is tracked. This mode is suitable for capturing moving subjects.
The diaphragm and shutter speed cannot be adjusted by the user but are controlled by the camera's automatic system. The light meter is designed for films with ISO 25 to 3200. The camera technology reads the correct sensitivity via DX coding, which is located on the cartridge. If there is no coding, ISO 100 is always set.
Of course, the Minolta Riva Zoom 140 cannot do without an built-in flash. It features an automatic flash to prevent red eyes. For backlit shots or subjects with strong contrasts, the fill flash mode can be used. There is also a mode for nighttime portrait photos. The flash has a range of up to 4.6 meters at an ISO value of ISO 100.
At the bottom of the camera, there is a screw thread to attach the camera to a tripod. This is especially useful in combination with the self-timer. The self-timer gives you ten seconds to get into position after pressing the shutter button. The dimensions of the Minolta Riva Zoom 140 are 11 x 6 x 4.5 cm. It weighs 195 grams. It is powered by a CR123A battery. According to the instructions, it can take up to 240 photos if you use the flash for half of them.

Minolta Riva zoom 125 EX
The Minolta Riva Zoom 125EX is a 35mm camera. It belongs to the group of snapshot cameras. The model was produced in Malaysia at the end of the 1990s. The 35mm camera was also available on the market under the brand names 'Minolta Supreme Freedom Zoom EX' and 'Minolta Capios 125'.
The camera comes with a fixed zoom lens. The zoom range extends from 39 mm to 125 mm. The largest aperture is f/3.6 at 39 mm and f/10.9 at 125 mm. Manual focusing is not necessary with the 35mm camera. The model features an autofocus system. The minimum distance to the subject is 60 cm.
The 35mm camera has a built-in light meter. The light meter is designed for films with a sensitivity of ISO 25 to ISO 3200. The film sensitivity is read via the DX code. The aperture and exposure time are automatically set by the camera technology and cannot be changed.
The camera is equipped with various exposure modes. There is an automatic mode, where everything is set automatically. Additionally, there is a portrait mode, a night portrait mode, and a macro mode. In macro mode, photos are possible from a distance of just 45 cm. In spot metering, the exposure is measured only on a small part of the image.
The built-in flash provides sufficient light. The flash range is up to 7 meters with standard ISO 100 film. The camera features various flash modes. There is an automatic flash, an automatic flash with red-eye prevention, a fill flash, and the option to turn the flash off completely. The camera is ready for use via indicator lights in the viewfinder.
The 35mm camera has a self-timer with a lead time of ten seconds. There is a tripod mount at the bottom. A camera strap can be attached to the side.
The camera weighs 275 grams. The dimensions are 12.9 x 6.9 x 5 cm. The camera requires one CR2 battery. One battery lasts for approximately 300 photos. The battery level is displayed on the screen at the top.

Minolta Riva zoom 90 C ES
The Minolta Riva Zoom 90c is a snapshot camera. It was produced in the 1990s by the Japanese company. Variants were also sold under the names 'Minolta Freedom Zoom 90c' and 'Minolta Apex 90'.
The camera comes with a fixed zoom lens. The focal length of the lens ranges from 38 mm to 90 mm. The maximum aperture is f/3.5 at wide angle and f/7.7 at telephoto. Manual focusing is not necessary with the 35mm camera. The Minolta Riva Zoom 90c features autofocus. The shortest focusing distance of the lens is 75 cm. The ASZ mode allows automatic zooming depending on the distance to the subject.
The 35mm camera has an exposure meter. It is designed for films with an ISO sensitivity range from ISO 25 to ISO 3200. The camera technology reads the ISO value via the DX code on the cartridge. The 35mm camera features automatic exposure control. The photographer cannot select the aperture and exposure time.
The 35mm camera has a built-in flash. According to the manual, the flash reaches up to 6 meters at ISO 100. An automatic flash with red-eye reduction is available. There is also a manual fill flash for backlit shots. However, the flash can also be turned off.
Of course, a self-timer cannot be missing. The self-timer has a delay of ten seconds. At the bottom, there is a tripod mount. With the extra infrared remote control RC-1, the camera can also be activated from a maximum distance of five meters.
According to the manual, the camera weighs 320 grams. Its dimensions are 14.7 x 7.3 x 5.9 cm. The power source for the 35mm camera is a 2CR5 battery. The battery typically lasts for 600 photos. After that, you need to buy a new battery.