My3LilMen's Full Review: Konica Minolta Z-up 70 VP/ Super 35mm Film Camera
Professional and amateur photographers share one expectation when it comes to their photos. It does not matter if you are an expert or beginner, your number one interest is to record moments on film that will last. Memories are precious and when a photo is available, those memories can be viewed and not just recalled. Age tends to cause us to forget the small details that we could treasure if only a picture had recorded the moment.
Clearly I would consider myself an amateur photographer that loves being on both sides of photography. I enjoy taking pictures as well as viewing them. Up until Christmas of 1999 I had only owned the el'cheapo 35 mm cameras. You know the ones that you hold your breath when you get your film developed praying that the pictures came out at the very least visible. Yea, that is the kind. Then my parents gave me the Konica Z-up 70 Super for Christmas and those worries vanished.
First Impressions Last
Naturally the first thing that we notice is the appearance of our possible future companion. The new friend you choose will be accompanying you on many important functions such as weddings, trips, and the most important your the first birthday of your little one.
The Konica Z-up 70 Super measures 2.5 inches in height, 4.5 inches in length and 1.7 inch in width. Weighing less than one pound at 7.4 oz excluding the battery, this little gadget is black and silver in color. If you purchase this camera brand new, you will receive the camera, case, strap and battery in the kit.
Features Provided
Loaded with features, the Konica Z-up 70 Super offers the following:
1 Fully Automatic Autofocus lens shutter offering 35 mm -70 mm power zoom lens and built in lens cover.
The lens cover closes automatically when the zoom is retracted.
2 Auto Date
3 LCD
4 Non-scan active autofocusing enabled with infrared beam for crisp clear close up images.
5 Automatic ability to load, wind and rewind film with auto stop.
The film can be rewound, regardless the location of film.
6 Zoom viewfinder including auto focusing frames and correction marking.
7 Featured modes include Flash Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Pre-Flash for Red Eye Reduction.
8 Additional advanced exposure features include Night-View Portrait Mode that slows shutter speeds down to 4.5 seconds and EV Exposure Compensation (+1.5) that captures subjects on bright backgrounds.
9 Self-timer with a 10 second countdown time with warning light blinking for the last 3.
Getting More Specific
Konica has manufactured a product to be proud of with the this 35 mm camera. In addition to the features above, Konica Z-up 70 Super offers the consumer the following:
1 5.2-9.8 Aperature Range
2 5/5 Group Elements
3 1/300-1.7 sec Shutter
4 .8m - infinity Focus Range
Are There Any Drawbacks?
The view-finder could be a bit larger but that is only a small drawback considering all the positive features the Konica Z-up 70 Super offers.
Durability?
My camera has been accidentally dropped once or twice in the past but remained in tact and still takes photos just as it did in the beginning.
I can give you a guarantee that this is one tough camera considering that I am the Mom of three little boys and they have managed to get their little fingers on mommy's next to favorite gadget (computer comes first, hey...a girl has to know her priorities). If a camera can survive my three little men, it is practically indestructible.
Batteries Required?
The Konica Z-up 70 Super requires a lithium 3 V battery. You can purchase a lithium 3 V for approximately $6.00 at Wal-mart. You will be pleased to know that this is not one electronic that drains the battery quickly either.
Locating This Camera
To locate a dealer of Konica products you can visit the web address listed below:
Expect to pay approximately $140 dollars for the Konica Z-up 70 Super camera. The price tag seems completely reasonable in my opinion for the product you are receiving.
Final Thoughts
Konica recommends this camera for taking portrait, wildlife and night life photographs. I have taken hundreds of pictures with this camera and have been fully satisfied with the finished product quality it provides. It is small enough that it can be easily placed inside my purse when not in use. The sleek leather pouch that it came with protects the lens from becoming scratched and harmed in anyway. This camera would be a great purchasing decision for most anyone.
Konica Z-up 70 Super offers more than a reasonable price, convenient size and quality. Konica offers something that is priceless, Memories.
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