Konica Minolta Freedom Zoom 140EX (RIVA) Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Eric Trusty
(Casual)

Review Date
April 30, 2002

Overall Rating
1 of 5

Value Rating
1 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
2 votes

Review 1 of 16

Price Paid: $289.00 from Gift

Summary:

Nothing but problems with this camera. I thought it was me. I tried all kinds of film to no avail. Truly, I got better results from a disposable camera! Biggest problem is light handling and focus.(Somewhat important I think) Lucky to get 1 or 2 good shot out of a roll.

Strengths:

Intuitive control. Well balanced and ergonomically designed.

Weaknesses:

Red eye in low light.Subjects wash out whenever there is a lot of contrast in the picture. Focus problems galore ( I read the manual over and over. I thought it was me...nope) Battery door pops open. Eats batteries way too fast. Flash is way too slow.

Similar Products Used:

None happily

Customer Service:

I should have called em a long time ago. I guess I was hoping it was me and not the camera.

Would you like to Comment?
Join PhotographyReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Rating
Reviewed by: Arif
(Intermediate)

Review Date
February 18, 2002

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.67 of 5,
3 votes

Review 2 of 16

Price Paid: $179.00 from ebay

Summary:

this is my first camera before I moved to SLR. I used it for shooting slides, and all came out nice, sharp, and correct exposures. I like the style, but it''s too bulky for P&S.

Strengths:

Lens quality, built quality, nice meter, stylish. I''m all satisfied with this camera and this camera make me be a loyal Minolta customer.

Weaknesses:

Bulky

Similar Products Used:

Maxxum 700si Maxxum 800si Maxxum 9xi Maxxum 2xi Maxxum 7 Maxxum 9 TC-1

Customer Service:

Never need one. Minolta seem like love me too. I never had defective Minolta products even if I bought it used.

Would you like to Comment?
Join PhotographyReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Rating
Reviewed by: Elaine Barber
(Intermediate)

Review Date
June 23, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 3 of 16

Price Paid: $270.00

Summary:

I have been eading other comments re this camera and fine that most of the problems may stem from the person taking the pictures. The only out of focus pics I've ever had have been my fault. You need a faster speed film to take advantage of the zoom due to small aperture at zoom end. Love this camera. I've had other Minoltas and never had problems with any of them.

Strengths:

sharp lens, good range zoom, Minolta quality

Weaknesses:

none for me

Similar Products Used:

None

Customer Service:

Haven't needed any.

Would you like to Comment?
Join PhotographyReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Rating
Reviewed by: H Strong
(Intermediate)

Review Date
March 26, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5,
2 votes

Review 4 of 16

Price Paid: $229.00 from Talls Camera

Summary:

Just about perfect. Paid $229 w/remote control. Slightly larger than average size which makes it easier to use with my big hands. Extremely easy controls. Sharp pictures. No red eye. Rock solid.

Strengths:

Nice size & weight for bigger person. Solid. Well designed controls.

Weaknesses:

fairly dark, dull viewfinder

Similar Products Used:

Olympus Stylus Zoom

Customer Service:

No need.

Would you like to Comment?
Join PhotographyReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Rating
Reviewed by: Russell Greenberg
(Intermediate)

Review Date
January 10, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
2 votes

Review 5 of 16

Price Paid: $200.00

Summary:

I just completed a six week solo bicycle tour of Israel, the minolta held up through all the bouncing around and the weather. Always worked when I needed it. Shot 7 rolls of flim through this camera and only blew two frames(blurred)I moved while shooting.

Strengths:

Excellent photo quality for the money. easy control buttons,fast forward for rapid shots.

Weaknesses:

It is a bit bulky,when full extension on zoom hard to hold.

Similar Products Used:

Vivitar PZ2000

Customer Service:

No need.

Would you like to Comment?
Join PhotographyReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.