The Kyocera Slim T is an excellent 35mm camera in a compact format. It was first unveiled in 1990 by the renowned Kyocera Corporation and enjoys great popularity not only under the catchy name “Kyocera Slim T”, but also as part of the Yashica series acquired by Kyocera as the Yashica T4.
This masterpiece of photography technology is equipped with a built-in Carl Zeiss T* Tessar 3.5/35 lens, which presents a fixed focal length of 35mm and a maximum aperture. It enables razor-sharp recordings, although the zoom function is not available.
A characteristic feature of this type of compact camera is the fully automatic adoption of the exposure settings. Photography enthusiasts don’t have to worry about manual aperture and exposure time settings, as the Kyocera Slim T handles all of these functions confidently and automatically, including focus settings.
Film selection for the camera
The Kyocera Slim T is compatible with all 35mm films that have ISO values between 50 and 3200. Its ability to automatically detect sensitivity via DX encoding makes it an efficient tool for photography enthusiasts. Films like the Kodak Ultramax 400* are recommended as excellent options for color recordings, while the Ilford Delta 100* ensures impressive black and white images. Both types of film are distributed by renowned producers and guarantee consistent, high-quality results.
In situations with suboptimal lighting conditions, the camera’s integrated flash is used, which is powered by a CR123A battery (eBay / Amazon*). This type of battery is not only inexpensive, but also easily available, with battery replacement only becoming necessary after many hundreds of snapshots.
Additionally, the Kyocera Slim T offers useful features such as a tripod mount and a self-timer that make taking selfies and group photos an effortless affair. After activating the self-timer and pressing the shutter, the camera signals by flashing several times that a photo will soon be taken, allowing users to position themselves accordingly and capture their special moment.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Snapshot camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Lens name | Carl Zeiss Tessar T* |
| Focal length | 35 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/3.5 |
| Minimum focus distance | 100 cm / 3.28 ft |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Exposure times | 1/700 second to 1 second |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 50 to 3200 |
| Auto DX | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | No |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes, Self-timer function with 10 seconds lead time |
| Connection for camera strap | Yes |
| Power supply | 1x CR123A battery |
| Company name of the brand | Kyocera Corporation |
| Estimated value / Used price | 426,07 Euro 695,72624,88415,893308,35364,6469984,114965,14457,29 Estimate based on used prices of 8 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 6.5.2024 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 415,85 Euro (449.20 US-Dollar) |