Minolta Sightseer Zoom
Features:
The Minolta Sightseer Zoom features a 35 to 70mm zoom lens at f/5.3 to f/9.8. At the 35mm range the minimum focus distance is 1.3m while at the 70mm it is 1.7m. The three position power switch is on the base of the lens. The positions are ON, OFF and Closed which acts as a lens cover. It supports shutter speeds of 1/15, 1/40, 1/70 and 1/200. The electronic flash has red eye reduction and a range of 1.3 to 3m with ISO 100 film and 1.3 to 6m with ISO 400 film. The flash can be disabled. There is also an electronic self-timer with a delay of 10 seconds. DX encoded films can be used in speeds of 100, 200 and 400 ISO. The film automatically rewinds after the end of the roll. Mid-roll rewind is also possible. Non-coded film is set at 100 ISO. It is powered by a single CR123A battery located on the right hand grip area. The power lasts approx. 15 rolls. The base has a tripod mount.
Included: Battery + 400 Film
Color: Black
Film Type: 35mm Film
Condition: Mint
Released: September 4th, 1999
Location: Japan
History:
The Sightseer Zoom is a 35mm autofocus compact camera from Minolta in the mid 1990's. A similar body version is also known as the Riva Zoom 70. This camera is great to travel with or to bring to events.
Disclaimer: These are fragile pieces of history, so be careful with them and be fragile when handling.