Konica Pop-Super 35mm camera

The Konica Pop-Super is a classic 35mm compact film camera, part of the popular 'Pop' series known for its ease of use and vibrant design. Historically, Konica was one of Japan's oldest and most respected photography companies, originally founded as Konishiya Rokubeiten in 1873. The camera in the image features a 'Focus Free' lens and 'Auto Flash', hallmarks of the consumer-friendly point-and-shoot era.

In 2003, Konica merged with Minolta to form Konica Minolta. However, the company famously exited the camera and photo film business in 2006, selling parts of its SLR technology to Sony. Today, the brand is part of Konica Minolta, Inc., which focuses primarily on business solutions like office imaging and medical systems. Manufacturing for these vintage cameras was primarily based in Japan, though some later consumer models were assembled in other Southeast Asian countries.