Konishiroku Snappy
Konishiroku Snappy

Konishiroku Snappy

This is the nicest sub-miniature camera in my collection. It was manufactured by Konishiroku (Konica) starting in 1949, continuing for a few years. It is similar in size to Tougodo Hit cameras but has a substantially better fit and finish. It uses interchangeable lenses, though the telephoto is quite rare. As a bonus it’s styling is quite reminiscent of Ihagee Exakta cameras.

MakeKonishiroku (Konica)
ModelSnappy
Yearc. 1949
Format17.5mm
Shutterguillotine
SpeedB, 25, 50, 100
LensKonishiroku Optor
 f3.5 25mm
Focusfixed (approx. 3m)
Aperturef3.5 to 16
Light MeterNo
RangefinderNo

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