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Konica Pop (New) |
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Manufactured or assembled in Japan from 1988 to (After) 1988.
Index of rarity in France: Very usual (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 2122
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Chronology of cameras Konica
The Konica Pop presented at Kina'82 is the Konica C35 EF-P from 1977 with a new casing. The model continues to be called EF-J when equipped with a date back.
To describe it, let's go back to the sources! The C35 EF-P was the basic model, fixed focus, of a series that also included the C35 EF and the C35 AF, the latter featuring innovative autofocus.
The C35 EF-P (and therefore the Pop) is equipped with a CdS cell located above the lens. The lens is the very good Hexanon f4/36 mm. The lens has a 43 mm thread for filters, optical attachments, and lens hoods, but this was probably rarely used by owners. Additionally, accessories can partially obstruct the viewfinder. The 36mm lens is a bit "wider" than the lens in the C35 series. There is the option to choose between three film sensitivities. The highest is 400 ASA, which corresponds to the availability of films on the market at that time.
The rewind crank is located under the camera. It is mounted on a hinge that easily releases the spool when the back is opened.
The camera is very simple (its design targets a very young clientele) and requires no learning curve, without sacrificing quality. The shutter speed is fixed at 1/125.
The Pop is a great success due to its simplicity. By the end of 1985, sales exceeded 1,500,000 units. Konica then released two special models in Silver and Safari Green colors.
At the Paris Salon (1st SITI) in 1987, Konica introduced a new version of its successful camera. On this "New" model, the flash has rapid recycling. The lens is protected by a lid that opens during shooting.
| First version Lens protection by a cap. Sensitivity adjustment (100 or 400 ASA/ISO without intermediate values) through a slider under the lens with the value displayed above it in a small window. Lens marked Hexanon.  |
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| Second version (aka Pop New) Lens protection by a two-part cap. Sensitivity adjustment slider (three positions) beneath the barrel with display above. Hexanon name removed. Typography of the word "Konica" changes.  |
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This camera comes in several colors. Some colors were reserved for exclusive uses, as was the case with the Phox. The Pop was also used for advertising purposes.__________
We find with the Pop New some colors already present with the Pop. For now, we have not found any specific colors for the New.
History
1873 Establishment of the Konishi-ya company. Initial implementation of photographic and lithographic materials.
1876 Relocation to Tokyo. The company is renamed Konishi Honten.
1882 Three factories are established in Tokyo, producing photographic equipment, coated paper, and lithography equipment.
1897 Introduction of the first cinematographic cameras in Japan, enabling the production of Japanese films.
1902 Establishment of a new factory in Tokyo dedicated to the production of photographic plates and papers. This factory is considered the birthplace of the Japanese photographic industry.
1903 The first photosensitive paper produced in Japan, Sakura Hakkin type paper, and the Cherry camera are introduced to the market.
1909 Opening of the Osaka Agency. Introduction of the LiIy camera.
1919 Consolidation of factories in Tokyo, forming Japan's first modern photographic organization.
1921 This organization becomes the Konishiroku Honten Company (Honten = headquarters).
1925 Introduction of Pearlette cameras.
1929 Launch of Sakura films (Sakura = Japanese cherry blossom).
1933 Expansion of the headquarters.
1936 The company becomes Konishiroku Co., Ltd. Opening of an agency in Hino, and relocation of the Sensitive Materials Production Division.
1938 Introduction of the Semipearl camera.
1940 Announcement of the production of the first Japanese color film, Sakura Natural Color Film.
1943 The company adopts its current name, Konishiroku Photo Industry Co., Ltd., and the factories are renamed.
1944 Merger with Showa Photo Industries Co., Ltd., adding the Odawara and Koyama factories to the company.
1945 End of the war, leading to a chaotic economic situation. A major reorganization is undertaken to enable the company to survive this tumultuous period.
1948 Sale of the first KONICA-branded cameras and resumption of exports.
1963 Inauguration of the large factory for the production of photographic equipment.
1967 Introduction of the world's great innovation, the SAKURACOLOR N-100, along with the world's first automatic reflex, the KONICA AUTO-REFLEX.
1968 The first automatic reflex camera (EE) incorporates through-the-lens (TTL) metering: it becomes the KONICA AUTOREFLEX T. Production of the first Japanese 24 x 36 compact rangefinder camera, the KONICA C35, in the same year.
1969 Development by Konishiroku of the world's first compact holographic camera.
1970 Start of the sale of U-Bix electrostatic dry photocopying machines. Introduction of SAKURA High Resolution Plate, ultra-fine grain, high-resolution sensitive material essential for Integrated Circuit manufacturing.
1971 Introduction of the new SAKURACOLOR. Commencement of U-Bix MARK I export.
1973 Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the company. Adoption of the new logo. Departure for a new century with renewed enthusiasm.
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