Konica New Genba Kantoku

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The New Genba Kantoku (現場監督) (translated as Site supervisor) or referred to as Foreman or Work camera is a rugged 35mm film camera released in Japan by Konica in 1992. It replaced the "現場監督" released in 1988. In 1994 a newer 現場監督 WB version was released.

It was primary designed for building construction workers. It is waterproof (JIS protection grade 4), dust, sand proof and anti-shock. It uses a auto focusing fixed 35mm f/3.5 made from 3 elements in 3 groups. It has a minimum focusing distance of 0.8m. The shutter has speeds of 1/4 to 1/280 sec. There is a LCD panel which displays, exposure counter, battery level, flash (auto, on, off), self-timer and infinity. Changing flash settings is done by pressing the mode button and cycles the various options. The film loading and advance is automatic with a motor drive. A window is on the film back as a reminder of emulsion type. Power is from 2CR5 battery. Date versions can record the year up to 2019 and powered by a CR2025 battery.

Konica Genba Kantoku
Film	Genba Kantoku	Genba Kantoku DD	Genba Kantoku Zoom
28mm	Genba Kantoku 28	New Genba Kantoku 28	Genba Kantoku 28WB	Genba Kantoku 28WB ECO	Genba Kantoku 28HG
35mm	New Genba Kantoku	Genba Kantoku WB	Genba Kantoku 35WB ECO
Digital	DG-1	DG-2	DG-3Z	DG-4W	DG-5W