Black Konica C35? any users?

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Rob

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Saw on at a local pawn shop but did not get to handle it.
It had the 38mm F2.8 lens on it, black body!
Are these decent compared to Canonets, Yashica GSN?
What is likely to break on them?
Thanks.
Rob
 
They operate in full-program mode only, no overrides. Shutter-speed and aperture both change at once, so they are RF focus, point and shoot. The film counter on mine stopped working, and the wiring to the battery compartment is soldered on and subject to breaking. They are good little take-anywhere cameras, and easy to work on. I would not go over $10~$15 or so on it.
 
backalley photo said:
but the lens has a good rep.
nice camera to keep in the car.

joe
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I think I may have mentioned before, that amoung some pros in the far east, Konica had a reputation that rivaled Nikon and Canon. I don't know that it enjoyed the reputation of durability of Nikon and Canon, but the lenses were indeed sharp. I think many thought their lenses being better enough, and the better pricing, were the selling points that made them popular with some pros. Money was often a factor with them, and Konica gave them a chance to compete on a smaller budget. That is the impression I got, but I couldn't quote you any sources.
 
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