The Konica Big Mini BM-302 is a compact 35mm snapshot camera known for its high image quality and ease of use. It is aimed at users looking for a straightforward camera for everyday use.
Lens
The fixed lens on the Konica Big Mini BM-302 is a Konica Lens 35mm f/3.5 with four elements in four groups. It features an integrated skylight filter.
Focus is controlled by an infrared autofocus system that operates from 0.35m to infinity. Additionally, the camera offers a focus lock function, activated by lightly pressing the shutter button. The camera does not have a filter thread.
Exposure Settings
The Konica Big Mini BM-302 features programmed automatic exposure (AE) with a CdS photodiode. Exposure metering is center-weighted.
The AE range is between EV1 and EV17 (at ISO 100). The camera offers exposure compensation of ±1.5 EV. Shutter speeds are electronically controlled and range from 7.5 to 1/360 second.
The camera has various exposure modes that can be set using Mode Switch 1: Auto, Pre-flash, Flash On, Flash Off, +1.5 EV, and -1.5 EV.
Flash System
The Konica Big Mini BM-302 has a built-in flash. It is automatically activated when lighting conditions require it.
Flash range varies depending on film sensitivity: at ISO 100, it is from 0.35m to 3.7m; at ISO 200, from 0.35m to 5.3m; and at ISO 400, from 0.35m to 7.5m. The flash recycle time is approximately 4 seconds. A flash charging indicator is displayed on the LCD panel.
Using Mode Switch 1, the flash can also be manually activated or deactivated. The camera also offers a pre-flash mode to reduce red-eye effect and a slow-shutter sync mode for low-light photography.
The camera has no external flash sync terminal.
Additional Features
The Konica Big Mini BM-302 features a self-timer with a delay of approximately 10 seconds. A red LED lights up during the first 7 seconds and blinks for the last 3 seconds.
The camera has a tripod mount. There is no remote cable release socket.
Some models feature an Auto-Date function, which can print the date and time onto the image. This function can be used until December 31, 2019.
Dimensions and Weight
The dimensions of the Konica Big Mini BM-302 are 115 x 63 x 32 mm. The weight is 174 grams without a battery.
Film Recommendations
The Konica Big Mini BM-302 uses standard 35mm films with DX coding. Film sensitivity is automatically set in the range of ISO 25 to ISO 3200. For non-DX coded films, ISO 25 is set automatically.
Possible films for the Konica BIG Mini BM-302 include Kodak Gold 200* for color photos and Ilford Delta 100* for black and white photos.
Quick Guide for the Konica Big Mini BM-302
- Insert Battery: Open the battery compartment with a coin and insert a CR123A battery.
- Load Film: Open the back cover, insert a roll of film, and pull the film leader to the mark. Close the back cover.
- Turn on Camera: Slide the power switch to extend the lens.
- Aim at Subject: Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at your subject.
- Focus: Press the shutter button halfway down until the green light illuminates.
- Take Photo: Press the shutter button fully down to capture the image.
- Turn off Camera: Slide the power switch back to retract the lens.
- Remove Film: After the last frame, the film will automatically rewind. Open the back cover and remove the film.
