Konica EU-mini
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| EU-mini in blue image by Arty Smokes (Image rights) |
The EU-Mini is a very small point and shoot compact camera introduced by Konica in 1993. It has a fixed focus 28mm lens which is wide, but not particularly sharp. It was described by Konica as "a stylish, easy-to-use camera for those who want to make a statement. Available in three colors, this camera draws attention not only to the crisp, perfectly exposed photographs it takes, but also to the photographer."[1]
In addition to the three basic colors, black red and blue (silver was later added as a base-model), there are several collectible limited edition models, such as yellow, gold, stars & stripes.
What was somewhat unique to the EU-mini was that it could be batch-ordered in custom colors. This was popularly done by companies, football clubs (such as FC Bayern E.V.), events, etc. A notable case of this is the today very rare edition that was made for the commemoration of the handover of Hong Kong's sovereignty to China in 1997 (U-mini model).
Although slightly more rare, the EU-mini also comes in an auto-date model, both in the basic models as well as the limited editions.
The camera is also known as the U-mini (America), K-mini, and K88/K88R (China).
Specifications
- Fixed focus auto-exposure Compact camera using 35mm film.
- Lens: Konica 28mm f/6.7 3 groups, 3 elements. Closest focus: 90cm.
- Shutter: Three speeds: 1/60-1/180s (1/60 during flash discharge) electronically programmed shutter, serves as lens diaphragm.
- Exposure: Fully automatic with film speeds of 100-400 ISO (DX coded).
- Film advance: Motordrive and rewind.
- Viewfinder: Reversed Galilean; magnification ratio 0.45.
- Features: Switches on when lens cover is slid open.
- Dimensions: 110×61×32.5mm
- Weight: 135g (without battery).
- Battery: 1x CR123A
Available in black, bright red or blue.
Links & References
- ↑ The Konica U-mini on Konica's product page in 1997: The Internet Archive
- Konica EU Mini and Konica EU Mini blue at Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr (in French)
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| As Konica U-mini (for US market) image by Mike Novak (Image rights) |
