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Konica Domino1980
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- fixed - Hexanon ~35mm f/3.5
- Years
- 1980–
- Meter
- CdS-or-SPD
The Konica Domino is an inexpensive consumer-grade 35mm compact camera produced by Konica around 1980. It is a fully automatic point-and-shoot: program auto exposure, zone focus (typically three zones indicated by symbols), and a fixed **Hexanon ~35mm f/3.5** lens. There is no aperture or shutter-priority mode; the camera selects exposure from a program curve. A built-in flash or accessory hot shoe provides fill light capability. The body is entirely plastic -- a deliberate cost reduction as Konica targeted the mass consumer market against competitors like Olympus, Canon, and Minolta who were also producing budget compacts in this period.
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Before you buy used
- **Battery check** - the camera is entirely battery-dependent; verify function with fresh batteries before trusting exposure results
- **Lens haze and fungus** - budget plastic-body cameras were often stored poorly; check the element carefully
- **Zone focus marks** - confirm the focus symbols correspond to reasonable distances; there is no way to verify accuracy without a test roll
- **Shutter function** - fire through all lighting conditions to check the program auto responds; check for shutter hesitation in low light
- **Flash operation** - test if flash charges and fires; capacitors in cameras stored since the 1980s may need time or replacement
- Prices are low; not worth spending much on a unit with obvious faults
About this camera
Budget consumer 35mm compact from Konica, circa 1980, with Hexanon lens and program auto exposure.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Konica Domino use?
- The Konica Domino shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Konica Domino take?
- The Konica Domino uses a 2x AA or equivalent battery.
- What lens mount does the Konica Domino have?
- The Konica Domino uses the fixed - Hexanon ~35mm f/3.5 mount.
- What light meter does the Konica Domino use?
- The Konica Domino meters with CdS-or-SPD.