Konica Pop (1982–1985)

Name: Konica pop
Brand: Konica

A fixed-focus 35mm compact camera with built-in flash, introduced as a simplified, colorful snapshot camera for casual photographers.

Overview

The Konica Pop is a 35mm compact viewfinder camera. It came out in 1982 and was produced until 1985. It was sold as an easy snapshot camera, and it is simple on purpose: fixed focus, a single shutter speed, and manual film winding. In Japan it was also sold as the C35 EFJ. The built-in electronic flash runs on two AA batteries and fires automatically in low light. It only takes ISO 100 and 400 film, selected with a sliding switch. Around 1.5 million units were sold in various colors, which made it the stylish, low-feature option in Konica's compact lineup.

Specifications

Type	35mm compact camera
Film Format	35mm
Years Produced	1982–1985
Lens	36mm Hexanon, aperture status conflicting (reported as fixed f/4 or variable f/4–f/16)
Focus	Fixed focus
Shutter	1/125 sec (fixed)
Flash	Built-in electronic flash, auto-activating in low light
Battery	2x AA (for flash only)
Film Winding/Rewind	Manual thumb wheel advance, manual crank rewind
Dimensions	116 × 70 × 47 mm
Weight	270 g (without batteries)

Design

The Konica Pop shares its internal design with the 1977 Konica C35 EF-P but features a new, colorful casing introduced at Kina'82. Its construction centers on simplicity and accessibility, with a fully integrated body and minimal controls.

Context

Konica positioned the Pop as a low-price, low-feature camera for casual photographers who wanted a reliable, stylish snapshot tool. It became one of the most popular 35mm compact cameras of its era, with around 1.5 million units sold globally in a range of colors.

Market

Working examples of the Konica Pop typically sell for €40 - €80, depending on condition and whether the flash has been tested. Higher prices, such as $134 - $216, appear in specialty or collector-focused listings.