Konica's Z-up 80 — fixed zoom-lens 35mm autofocus compact, 1988.
The Konica Z-up 80 is a fixed-lens 35mm autofocus zoom compact from 1988, part of Konica's Z-up range of zoom point-and-shoot cameras. It was a late-1980s consumer camera with a built-in zoom to about 80mm, aimed at users who wanted focal-length flexibility in an automatic body.
The Z-up 80 has a fixed zoom lens reaching about 80mm at the long end rather than an interchangeable mount, and frames through a zooming optical viewfinder. It focuses automatically, uses automatic exposure with a coupled meter and has a built-in flash; the leaf shutter is in the lens and the camera runs on battery power. Confirm the exact zoom range and apertures from the body.
It suits general, travel and family photography where a zoom and full automation are wanted in one body. It is beginner-friendly, handling focus, exposure, flash and zooming while the user frames. The zoom adds reach for portraits and distant subjects at the cost of some size and lens speed.
On the used market, test the zoom motor for smooth travel without grinding or stalling, and confirm the autofocus locks accurately. Inspect the lens for haze and dust, verify the LCD shows all segments without bleed, and test the flash and film-transport motor. Check the light seals and look for battery-door corrosion from old cells.