Konica POP-10 (1985)
A compact 35mm point-and-shoot film camera with fixed focus, auto-exposure, and integrated flash, made for simple snapshot photography.
Overview
The Konica POP-10 is a 35mm film viewfinder camera with a fixed lens, produced in 1985. It was designed as an easy-to-use point-and-shoot model aimed at casual photographers. The camera features auto-exposure control, a fixed-focus 35mm f/4 lens, and an integrated electronic flash with a close-subject reduction switch beside the lens. It runs on a CR123A battery and was also sold under the name 'Tomato' with a red front panel. The unit has a flash ready light and is built for straightforward operation with minimal controls.
Specifications
| Type | 35mm film analog camera, viewfinder, fixed lens |
| Years Produced | 1985 |
| Lens | Fixed Konica 35mm f/4 lens (4 elements) |
| Aperture Range | f/4 to f/16 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/125s |
| Focus | Fixed focus |
| Exposure Control | Auto-exposure |
| ISO Range | 100–400 |
| Flash | Integrated electronic flash; effective range 1.5–3.5 meters (ISO 100); flash ready light; close-subject flash reduction switch |
| Battery Type | CR123A |
| Dimensions | 115 × 72 × 44 mm (conflicting reports: 117 × 67.5 × 42 mm) |
| Weight | 230 g without batteries (conflicting reports: 190g, 236g) |
Design
Market
One recorded unit was noted as having a faulty flash that was repaired, cleaned, and sold without a case but with a strap. Serial number 299224 was documented in a collection entry on October 7, 2021. Market listings have shown prices ranging from €51.99 to $109.55.
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