Found with the lens open and closed on a film compact camera!
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This time, I will write about a discovery I made in opening and closing the lens of a film compact camera.
We will use the cameras on sale at our vintage shop Japan Inc.
FUJIFILM SMART SHOTⅡ
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Konica KANPAI
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On a film compact camera without a zoom lens, the lens lid is manually opened when shooting.
Generally, open and close the lens by shifting the open/close lever under the lens sideways like FUJIFILM SMART SHOT II.
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This method emphasizes camera design.
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The Konica KANPAI we found this time has a cover over the lens, which slides sideways!
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As for this camera, since it has a voice shutter function, did you decide to make the lens slide open and close for simplicity and practicality?
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To be honest, I apologize to the readers of this column for these discoveries, as they are my own personal opinions, but I am writing this column in the hope that you will become interested in film compact cameras through these small differences and others.
We hope you will find hints for your enjoyment in our columns.
I’ll keep you posted as I discover more, so stay tuned!
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