Minolta RIVA ZOOM 75W

Advantages: Easy to use controls, Compact size, nice silver finish, Good picture quality
Disadvantages: Small viewfinder

.... The camera has a powerful flash with good range and exposure when used. Also has red eye reduction with self timer. The camera has a silent rewind button when film has reached the end - useful if your in a quiet place. The zoom range is good from 38-115mm enough to bring distant objects close. The camera feels comfortable to hold and the controls that are needed the most like zooming in/out and shutter release button are close at hand. The only drawbacks i found with this camera is the small viewfinder. I personally found it very small for a 35mm zoom camera and i don't wear glasses!! You have to squint at times to take good photo. Also i wish the camera had date/time print facility that enables you to print the date/time on photo when picture was taken. But if you don't mind the small viewfinder i think this camera would be a good... Read review

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Advantages: Superb Features, Good Design, Durable
Disadvantages: Can take a while for a photo to be taken

...-framing guide + 130mm zoom - Could have more features if we were to be greedy! - The camera can take a while for a photo to be taken but this is due to the camera focusing. All of the functions perform well and the landscape view is particularly useful although a tripod is recommended! PHOTO QUALITY: + All of the photos i have received i have been more than happy with the quality of the photo. OTHER: + Good instruction manual + Great looking camera + Mine came with a free case, film and two batteries! + Great value, i got mine for a bargain £80! I would highly recommend this camera to anyone!... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use, packed with features
Disadvantages: getting old, quite chunky

...This camera was my fisrt and it has lasted me for the last 10 years. It looks good in your hand and due to its silver finish, quite modern too. Though we are moving on into digital cameras, this is still a contender as it has lots of flash features and a very good zoom. Naturally for a camera of its stature takes very nice pictures indeed. It automatically winds on, so you are never left wondering why it doesnt work! though this process can be a little slow so for certain occasions, this isnt very good. The red eye reduction works, but u really need a tripod for it to be effective as it takes a long time to work and you often get left with blurred pictures. It is by no means a pocket camera and tends to be quite chunky and weighty, but i quite like this as it is reassuringly solid in your hands.... Read review

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