Konica Dynamite

The Konica Dynamite is a 35mm camera. It was developed in 1992 for the Danish national football team for the 1992 European Football Championship in Sweden. Its range of functions is very similar to the Konica Pop 10 and the Konica Tomato.

The camera’s body is red. The Danish national football team is nicknamed “Danish Dynamite”.

Lens

The camera has a built-in Konica lens with a focal length of 35mm and a maximum aperture of f/4. The focal range starts at 1.5 meters and extends to infinity. The camera does not have autofocus; instead, it uses fixed focus. Filters cannot be attached because there is no filter thread.

There is a special switch for close-up shots between 1.5 and 3.5 meters. When not in use, the lens is protected by a sliding cover.

Exposure Settings

The Konica Dynamite automatically controls exposure. Manual settings, as is common with SLR cameras, are missing on this model. The shutter speed is fixed at 1/125 second. The aperture, however, adjusts to the film speed and the prevailing lighting conditions.

Flash System of the Compact Camera

The Konica Dynamite features an integrated electronic flash. Its range is between 1.5 and 3.5 meters at ISO 100 film speed.

For close-up shots of 1.5 to 2 meters, the flash intensity can be reduced using a compensation knob. An indicator light indicates when the flash is ready for use.

Tripod & Self-Timer

The camera lacks a thread for mounting on a tripod. Likewise, there is no self-timer or connection for a remote or cable release.

Batteries

The Konica Dynamite requires batteries to operate, without which the flash, for example, won’t work. A single AA battery (eBay / Amazon*) is required. This battery type is widely available and easy to obtain.

Films for the Konica Dynamite

Which film material is recommended for the Konica Dynamite? The compact camera was developed for use with 35mm film.

Although the 35mm format is very old, it remains an important part of analog photography, which is why some manufacturers still produce films for this format today.

We recommend using Kodak Gold 200* for color images and Ilford HP5* for black and white images. Of course, there are a variety of other suitable films for this camera. For example, there are manufacturers such as Rollei, Adox, Lomography, and Fujifilm.

The C-41 process is used to develop color film. This development process is available at almost every photo lab. There are various ways to develop black-and-white film. It can be developed at a photo lab, or you can develop it yourself at home with suitable equipment.

There is no automatic film advance. After each frame, the film must be advanced using a thumbwheel on the back. Once the film has run out, it must be rewound into the cartridge using a crank handle.