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.
| Make | Konishiroku (Konica) |
|---|---|
| Model | Snappy |
| Year | c. 1949 |
| Format | 17.5mm |
| Shutter | guillotine |
| Speed | B, 25, 50, 100 |
| Lens | Konishiroku Optor |
| f3.5 25mm | |
| Focus | fixed (approx. 3m) |
| Aperture | f3.5 to 16 |
| Light Meter | No |
| Rangefinder | No |






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