Konica / 1968 / Compact
Konica C35
A small automatic 35mm compact that helped establish the everyday Japanese camera as a mass cultural object.
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Overview / 概要
Why Konica C35 matters.
The C35 sits at the point where compact cameras became easier to use without becoming disposable.
Design & context
A small metal body with a bright lens and a friendly, almost domestic scale.
Buying today
Check the meter, battery compartment, and light seals; many examples are inexpensive because they need work.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1968
- Production
- 1968–1975
- Brand
- Konica
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm
- Camera type
- Compact
- Lens / mount
- 38mm f/2.8
- Focal length
- 38mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Autofocus
- Manual zone focus
- Viewfinder
- Optical
- Flash
- Hot shoe
- Weight
- 370g
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · Shutter range · ISO range · Dimensions · Battery / power · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- Programmed exposure
- 38mm lens
- Compact metal body
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Source record
Every field should be traceable; open a source to check the evidence boundary.
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Konica C35 reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
- 02 Open source ↗
Konica archive / product context
Konica Minolta · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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