Minolta Mac Zoom 90 (c. 1998)

Name: Minolta Mac Zoom 90
Brand: Minolta

The Minolta Mac Zoom 90 is a fully automatic 35mm point-and-shoot camera from the late 1990s, built around a 38-90mm zoom lens. It appears to have been sold under several names depending on market. The same camera is also documented as the "Minolta Freedom Zoom 90" and the "Minolta AF Zoom 90," and the Quartz Date (QD) variant adds a date-imprinting function. One Moscow listing states a 1998 production date, which fits the general 1990s era attributed to the model.

Operation is simple: automatic focus, auto exposure, programmed exposure control, automatic film advance, and a built-in flash. It runs on a 2CR5 battery. Past that, the record is thin. It is built largely from classified listings and reseller inventory, not period reviews or manufacturer literature. No shutter speed range, aperture range, ISO range, dimensions, or weight have surfaced, and no original retail price is recorded.

Surviving units show a few recurring problems. Flash malfunction is the most common one noted. One Avito seller in Moscow listed a unit as "fully functional, except for the flash," and another reseller's listing says "no flash" in the condition. A separate listing mentions the flash "takes a long time to charge." Viewfinder blemishes, body scratches, and a broken film-door latch also appear in seller notes. One SakuraDo listing, graded "A+NEW / Never been used," claims the camera is "Rare!" and includes a Minolta soft case and strap. A Lomocrewz listing describes a fully working unit at 9/10 condition with a one-month warranty.

Prices vary widely by region and condition: roughly 1,943-5,394 ₽ on Avito in Moscow, $60 BND at Grain Film Lab, $247.50 AUD at Australian Analog, and 900k VND for a Quartz Date unit on TikTok. One eBay listing notes the battery was replaced, and the lens is free of cleaning marks, fungus, scratches, haze, and separation.

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