Minolta Riva Zoom 105i Date

The Minolta Riva Zoom 105i Date is a compact 35mm point-and-shoot camera introduced in 1990, representing Minolta's approach to the accessible, consumer zoom market. It features a 38-105mm zoom lens, allowing for versatile framing of subjects from wide-angle to moderate telephoto perspectives, typical for its era. The "Date" model included a feature to imprint the date or time directly onto the photograph, a common functional addition for casual users seeking simple documentation. Designed for everyday photography with fully automatic operation, it embodies the straightforward, user-friendly design philosophy prevalent in entry-level cameras of the early 1990s.