Konica Z-Up 70 Super (c. 1999)
The Konica Z-Up 70 Super is a late-1990s autofocus 35mm point-and-shoot with a 35-70mm zoom lens. It belongs to Konica's Z-Up range of compact zoom cameras, produced between 1988 and 2003. The body is plastic, and it's a mid-range compact. A sliding cover protects the lens when it's not in use, and it was offered in champagne. The zoom is a rotating switch at the back of the top plate, next to the right thumb.
The lens is a Konica 35-70mm f/5.2-9.8 zoom (5 elements in 5 groups). The shutter runs from 1.7 seconds to 1/300 second. Film speeds from 35 to 3200 ISO are supported, and the minimum focus distance is 0.8m. It weighs 216g and takes a CR123A 3V battery. You get auto exposure, a built-in flash with red-eye reduction, a self-timer, and date imprinting. Autofocus includes a focus lock, which makes it a forgiving camera for beginners.
Documentation on this model is thin. No production year beyond "c. 1999" or "late-90s" has been confirmed, and no original retail price has surfaced. Most of what's known comes from current secondhand listings rather than period reviews. LensFayre calls it "a wonderfully reliable and versatile camera with a compact design and great range of features," and notes it's a "great performer for everyday" use. One YouTube video description calls it a "20+ year old popular 35mm compact film camera." Used prices in current listings range from about €65 to €260, with condition and included accessories (box, manual, case) driving the spread.
The sources disagree on one point. Most state the lens zooms from 35mm to 70mm, but LensFayre gives it as 38-70mm. The 35-70mm figure appears more consistently across independent sellers and is used here.
Known specs:
- Lens: Konica 35–70mm f/5.2–9.8 zoom (5 elements, 5 groups)
- Shutter: 1.7s – 1/300s
- ISO range: 35–3200
- Minimum focus: 0.8m
- Weight: 216g
- Battery: CR123A 3V
- Body: plastic, champagne
- Features: autofocus with focus lock, auto exposure, built-in flash with red-eye reduction, self-timer, date imprint
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