Kyocera P. mini 3

Kyocera P mini 3 Panorama image by Andrius Nefotografas (Image rights)

The P. mini 3 is an auto-focus point-and-shoot camera introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Kyocera in 1995. This model was also sold by the name of Microtec AF-Super under the Yashica brand name in some countries.

Specifications

• Release Date: June 1995
• Camera Type: 35mm Lens shutter camera
• Lens: Kyocera Lens 32mm f/3.9, 3 elements in 3 groups
• Focus: Active auto-focusing system, 100 focusing zones
• Focusing Range: 1.0 m ~ infinity
• Shutter: Programmed, 1/15 sec. ~ 1/400 sec. (normal-mode) & 2 sec. (night-mode)
• Viewfinder: Albada-type
• Film Speed Range: ISO 100 ~ 800 (DX-code system)
• Flash: Auto / On / Off / red-eye reduction
• Flash Range: 1 m ~ 3.2 m (ISO 100)
• Other Features: Switchable panorama, Automatic film loading, Automatic film advance, Automatic film rewind with mid-roll rewind facility, Self-timer
• Power Source: two AA-type batteries (alkaline or manganese)
• Dimensions: 115 mm X 63 mm X 45 mm
• Weight: 180 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)