Minolta Riva Zoom 105i

Minolta Riva Zoom 105i | S/N: 11126699

Minolta Riva Zoom 105i 35mm Point-and-Shoot Film Camera with 35-105mm Lens - Good Condition | High-Tech Vintage Compact Featuring Advanced Program Zoom (APZ), Eye-Start Automation, and Included Case

Introductory Paragraph The Minolta Riva Zoom 105i (also famously known as the Apex Zoom 105i) is an incredibly advanced, ergonomically styled 35mm compact point-and-shoot film camera manufactured by Minolta in Japan. Instantly distinct for its futuristic, flowing bridge-body design, it stands out as an absolute powerhouse of late-1980s and early-1990s automation. Built around a high-performance Minolta 35-105mm f/4-6.7 zoom lens, it features Minolta’s revolutionary Advanced Program Zoom (APZ) technology, which automatically adjusts the focal length to maintain perfect subject framing. This highly scannable Minolta camera is equipped with an infrared autofocus matrix and automated Eye-Start activation, delivering a deeply satisfying, entirely transparent shooting experience that is perfect for street photographers, nostalgia hunters, and casual party snapshot enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Premium Minolta 35-105mm multi-coated zoom lens architecture, offering a versatile 3x range that handles expansive landscapes and tight portraits with ease.

• Intelligent Advanced Program Zoom (APZ) automation system, intuitively reading target distance to pre-zoom and frame subjects automatically before you trip the shutter.

• Revolutionary Eye-Start sensor activation array, triggering the autofocus, light meter, and framing systems the exact microsecond the camera is lifted to your eye.

• Multi-beam active infrared autofocus sensor configuration, locking onto targets quickly and accurately even in complete pitch-black shooting environments.

• Sophisticated built-in automatic electronic flash unit, managing low-light fill automatically while supporting daylight synchronization and flash-off overrides.

• Fully motorized automatic film transport management mechanics, handling first-frame loading, index winding, and automated mid-roll or end-of-roll film rewinding.

• Ergonomic dual-handed streamlined bridge body geometry, spreading out weight beautifully to maximize stability and minimize handheld camera shake.

Condition Report Good condition. Body: Shows standard light signs of past use, including typical minor surface scuffs on the black polycarbonate exterior housing and faint handling rubs near the grip panels. The film door latches tightly, the battery chamber is clean, and the top LCD panel displays all frame data perfectly. Sensor/Optics: The optical real-image viewfinder tracks zoom movements smoothly and offers a clear view. The integrated 35-105mm glass elements are bright, crisp, and completely free from internal fungus, heavy haze, optical separation, or deep glass scratches. Mechanics/Electronics: Fully operational. The camera powers on immediately via the Eye-Start sensors, the motorized lens barrels extend uniformly, the active autofocus tracks accurately, the flash charges quickly, and the motorized film transport winds smoothly.

Specialist Note "The Riva Zoom 105i is one of the most wonderfully unique creations from the golden era of high-tech film compacts. Minolta threw all conventional boxy design rules out the window, shaping a 'bridge' body that contours perfectly into both hands for rock-steady shooting. What makes it a blast to use today is the sheer level of automation—the APZ system actually tries to guess what you are shooting to frame the composition for you, and the Eye-Start system means the camera is already focused before your finger even touches the shutter button. Rending images with beautiful, punchy contrast and classic vintage Minolta color saturation, it comes complete with its protective case and front cap, making it an exceptionally fun, transparent daily carry."

What's Included

• Minolta Riva Zoom 105i (Apex Zoom 105i) 35mm Compact Camera (S/N: 11126699)

• Integrated Minolta 35-105mm f/4-6.7 Zoom Lens

• Matching Protective Front Lens Cap

• Fitted Soft Padded Protective Camera Storage Case

• Integrated Heavy-Duty Fabric Neck Carry Strap
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Minolta

• Model: Riva Zoom 105i (Apex Zoom 105i)

• Camera Type: Compact Film Camera

• Film Format: 35mm Roll Film (Standard 135 Format with DX Coding)

• Lens Type: Integrated Zoom Lens

• Focal Length Range: 35mm to 105mm

• Aperture Range: f/4.0 (at 35mm) to f/6.7 (at 105mm)

• Focusing System: Active Infrared Autofocus with Eye-Start Sensors

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ Compact Film Camera

• Battery Type: 1x 2CR5 6V Lithium Battery (Not Included)