Minolta Riva 100 AF (1996)
The Minolta Riva 100 AF is a simple autofocus point-and-shoot for 35mm film, released in 1996. It was a basic, beginner-friendly compact - one Russian listing calls it “well suited for beginners” - but it was not quite as limited as Minolta’s earlier Riva AF cameras from the early 1990s. It has a built-in electronic flash, red-eye reduction, and a built-in light meter.
The lens is a three-element glass 34mm optic. Sources disagree on the maximum aperture. One Russian listing gives f/4.0, while a Flickr owner states f/4.5. Treat it as roughly f/4-f/4.5. Shutter speeds are limited to 1/100 or 1/30 second, depending on light conditions. Flash range at ISO 100 is 1.3 to 3.0 meters, with a recycling time of about 8 seconds.
The record on this model is thin. No dimensions, weight, battery type, ISO range, or original launch price have surfaced. One unit sold on OldCamsByJens had a slightly damaged battery cover that wouldn’t stay closed. A Lomography user reported that a roll of roughly 20-year-old film still produced acceptable results. Current asking prices vary wildly, from $1.50 (plus shipping) at a US sale to €85.50 on todocoleccion.net and ₹7,500 on OLX India.
Known specs:
- Type: 35mm autofocus point-and-shoot
- Lens: 34mm, three-element glass, f/4.0 or f/4.5 (sources conflict)
- Shutter: 1/100 or 1/30s
- Flash range (ISO 100): 1.3–3.0m
- Flash recycling: ~8 seconds
- Features: Built-in light meter, red-eye reduction, electronic flash
- Released: 1996
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