Film Advance

The very best compact point-and-shoot cameras are the ideal second choice for just about any kind of photography. They’re the minivan of the photography world. That’s a nice way of saying this family of cameras is compromised at nearly every turn—so much so that many film shooters avoid them altogether. But not all point-and-shoot zooms are created equal. Over the years I’ve developed a laundry list of features that I regard as “must haves.” Read on to see how the Minolta 75w Riva Zoom measures up. Continue reading →