Konica Z-Up 110 Super (1996)

The Konica Z-Up 110 Super is a plastic-bodied, silver 35mm autofocus point-and-shoot released in 1996. It sits in Konica's mid-range Z-Up series, which had several models and style variants. The main draw is the Konica 38-110mm f/3.5-9.8 zoom lens (6 elements in 5 groups). That is a useful range for a compact of this era, moderate wide to solid telephoto. The camera is fully automatic. It reads DX-coded film speeds from 25-3200 ISO, the motorized zoom and focus are handled for you, and a built-in flash covers low light. Shutter speeds run from 1 second to 1/300 second. It runs on a single CR123 3V lithium battery and has a self-timer. Dimensions are approximately 120 × 67 × 53 mm, and it weighs 240g.

The record on this model is mixed but generally positive. LensFayre calls it a "reliable and versatile" camera with an "excellent range of features," noting its multiple shooting modes and broad ISO range. BromureFilm describes it as combining "convenience and advanced functionality in a rugged, stylish design," and Camera Market promises "a simple and reliable photographic experience." One dealer, neuwavepool.shop, quotes Konica's own company literature: the "automatic focus motorised 38-110mm zoom lets you frame your shot just how you want it, and allows you to create vivid close-ups."

The sources disagree on the release year. Most of them, including Kamerastore, BromureFilm, and Analogue Amsterdam, say 1996. Safelight Berlin dates it to 1998. The 1996 date is the better-supported one. Shutter speed specs also vary slightly between sources (1-1/300s vs. 1-1/250s). The Kamerastore figure of 1/300s is used above.

Surviving examples trade in the €89-€119 range from tested-and-serviced dealers. The original multi-language manual (English, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Chinese) is readily available. No original launch price, production totals, or detailed failure-mode information has surfaced.

Known specs:

- Lens: Konica 38-110mm f/3.5-9.8 zoom (6 elements, 5 groups)

- Film: 35mm, DX-coded 25–3200 ISO

- Shutter: 1s – 1/300s

- Focus: Autofocus with focus lock

- Flash: Built-in

- Battery: 1 × CR123 3V lithium

- Dimensions: 120 × 67 × 53 mm; 240g

- Body: Plastic, silver

- Released: 1996