Konica's Z-up 90 — fixed zoom-lens 35mm autofocus compact, 1991.
The Konica Z-up 90 is a fixed-lens 35mm autofocus zoom compact from 1991, part of Konica's Z-up range of zoom point-and-shoot cameras. It was an early-1990s consumer camera with a built-in zoom to about 90mm, aimed at users wanting a self-contained automatic camera with some focal-length flexibility.
The Z-up 90 has a fixed zoom lens reaching about 90mm at the long end rather than an interchangeable mount, and frames through a zooming optical viewfinder. It focuses automatically, uses program 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. 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, 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.