Minolta Riva 100 AF

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The Minolta Riva 100 AF is a cheap autofocus compact camera released in 1996. While a basic model, it is not as limited as the Riva AF cameras of the early 90s. It has both automatic flash, forced flash and a flash cancel button. Its only additional feature is a pre-flash function to prevent red eyes. It has a very limited autofocus, working only in two zones, but in addition, there is a "landscape" mode, forcing focus to infinity (13 m onwards). The lens is protected by a sliding cover. A dateback version was also available.

Specifications

• Lens: 34 mm f/4.
• Shutter: 1/30 or 1/125 s.
• Focus: Active infrared autofocus from 1,3 m to infinity in two zones. Manually activated infinity focus.
• Flash: Built-in auto flash with anti-red eye lamp. Forced flash and flash cancel buttons. Range: 1,3–4 m. Flash ready LED signal.
• Film speed: DX coded films ISO 100–400. Non-DX films exposed as ISO 100.
• Film transport: Automatic loading and advance, manually activated motor rewind.
• Power: 2 x AA alkaline batteries. CR2025 cell for date back.
• Dimensions: 126 x 70,5 x 47,5 mm.
• Weight: 190 g without batteries.