Konica's C35 EF — compact fixed-lens 35mm camera with built-in flash, programmed auto exposure, 1975.
The Konica C35 EF, from 1975, was a compact fixed-lens 35mm camera in the C35 family, sold in Japan as the Pikkari. It is often cited as one of the first cameras with a built-in electronic flash, a feature that influenced later point-and-shoot design.
This is a 35mm camera with a fixed 38mm f/2.8 Hexanon lens, zone or scale focusing rather than a coupled rangefinder, and a leaf shutter. Exposure is programmed automatic using a built-in CdS meter, and it has a built-in flash for low-light use. The meter, automation and flash require a battery to operate.
The C35 EF suits travel, family and everyday snapshot photography where simple operation and a built-in flash are useful. Its compact body is easy to carry and the automatic exposure keeps use straightforward, making it well suited to beginners and casual photographers.
When buying, test the meter, automatic exposure and the built-in flash, since flash circuitry can fail with age. Check the lens for haze and fungus, confirm the leaf shutter fires correctly, and check the focusing mechanism. Replace perished light seals and confirm the battery type before use.