Konica Z-up 80

The Konica Z-up 80 is a 35mm camera from the late 1980s. It belongs to the point-and-shoot category and was produced by the Konica company in Japan. The Konica Z-up 80 RC is also available. This camera model is very similar to the previous model; the main difference is the wireless remote control for shutter release.

The camera comes with a fixed lens. The lens is named “Konica zoom lens.” The focal length is 40 mm – 80 mm, and the largest aperture of the lens is f/3.8 (40 mm) or f/7.2 (80 mm).

Manual focusing is not required with this model. The Konica Z-up 80 has an autofocus system. To ensure high-quality images, a minimum distance of 60 cm from the subject is recommended.

The 35mm camera has a built-in light meter. The camera allows the use of films with ISO values ​​from 50 to 3200. The correct ISO value is read from the DX code on the film cartridge, and the light meter is set accordingly. If this value is not available, the camera automatically selects a value of ISO 100.

The exposure settings are automatically controlled and set electronically. There is no option to adjust the aperture and shutter speed. However, there is a +1.5 EV exposure compensation, e.g., for backlit shots. The camera can select shutter speed values ​​from 1/500 second to 1 second.

A flash is built in for images in low light. According to the manual, the flash power is sufficient for up to 0.6 – 5. The flash has a fill-in flash mode. This mode can be activated as needed and fires the flash for every image. A fill-in flash is useful when the subject is darker than the background. The flash can also be turned off if desired.

The Konica Z-up 80 has a self-timer function, perfect for group shots or selfies. It also offers a tripod connection on the bottom of the body.

The camera is powered by a 2CR5 battery (eBay / Amazon*). This type of battery is still readily available today. One battery charge is sufficient for around 900 pictures. Of course, this also depends on the use of the flash.

Films for the Konica Z-up 80

The Konica Z-up 80 was built for the 35mm format. 35mm films are still manufactured today. They can be developed in most labs.

Two great films for 35mm cameras are the Kodak Ultramax 400* and the Kodak TRI-X 400*. Both films produce beautiful color and black-and-white images. According to test reports, both films are suitable for a wide range of applications and deliver solid results. There are other film manufacturers, especially for the 35mm format, such as Lomography, Rollei, Ilford, and Fujifilm.

The negatives of the 35mm camera measure 24 mm x 36 mm. This camera model features a motorized film advance, which is not manually operated. The film is rewound after each exposure.