Kyocera P-mini

Kyocera P-mini image by nik.jalopx (Image rights)

The P-mini is a fixed-focus point-and-shoot camera introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Kyocera in 1990. Although this camera is categorized as a fixed-focus camera, it can focus on a distant subject by holding the small sliding switch located beside the lens opening.

The model released by the name of J-mini under the Yashica brand name is a variant model of the P-mini. These two models share almost the same specifications except that the P-mini incorporates the panorama-photography function.

• Successor models: P. mini AF (1992), P. mini 2 (1993), P. mini 3 (1995)

Specifications

• Release Date: November 1990
• Camera Type: 35mm Lens shutter camera
• Lens: Kyocera Lens 32mm f/3.5, 4 elements in 3 groups
• Focus: Fixed-focus with infinity focus facility
• Shutter: 1/60 sec. and 1/125 sec. (two speeds)
• Viewfinder: Albada-type
• Film Speed Range: ISO 100 ~ 400 (DX-code system)
• Flash: Fully-automatic, w/o flash-off facility
• Other Features: Panorama photography, Automatic film loading, Automatic film advance, Automatic film rewind, Self-timer
• Power Source: two AA-type batteries (alkaline or manganese)
• Dimensions: 119 mm X 64 mm X 47 mm
• Weight: 205 g (without batteries)

Model Variation & History

Year	Fixed-focus	Auto-focus	Lens
1990	Yashica J-mini Kyocera P-mini		32mm f/3.5 (4 elements, 3 groups)
1992c	Yashica J-mini Super
1992		Kyocera P. mini AF
1992		Yashica Micro Elite AF Yashica Minitec AF
1993	Kyocera P. mini 2		32mm f/3.8 (4 elements, 3 groups)
1992c		Yashica Minitec Super Yashica Finesse Micro AF	33mm f/3.5 (3 elements, 3 groups)
1995		Kyocera P. mini 3 Yashica Microtec AF-Super	32mm f/3.9 (3 elements, 3 groups)