Minolta Riva Mini 35mm Point & Shoot Film Camera with 34mm f3.5 Lens
Description:
We like the Riva Mini for being one of the most genuinely pocketable film cameras ever made. Weighing just 160g and measuring only 36mm deep, it disappears into any pocket or bag without a second thought. The 34mm f3.5 Minolta lens retracts flush when the camera is off and slides out electronically when you turn it on, and it produces sharp, clean images with good contrast for a camera of this size. What makes it particularly interesting is that this body served as the platform for the Leica Mini, a camera that sells for many times the price. Autofocus is reliable down to 60cm, there's red-eye reduction, flash on and off modes, and a self-timer. An incredibly light, pocketable everyday camera that punches well above its weight.
Specs:
- Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/500s
- Lens: 34mm f3.5 Minolta, 4 elements in 3 groups, autofocus to 0.6m
- Focus: Autofocus with focus lock
- Modes: Fully automatic with red-eye reduction, flash on/off and self-timer
- Main advantage: Ultra-lightweight at 160g, the same optical platform as the Leica Mini in a pocketable body
Battery: CR123A (included)
How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
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