Leica's pocket compact — the mini II, fixed 35mm f/3.5, program AE autofocus, 1993.
The Leica mini II is a fixed-lens 35mm compact from 1993, the successor to the Leica mini in Leica's small autofocus point-and-shoot line. Like the original it was produced with Kyocera and carried a Leica-branded prime lens in a pocket body. It was aimed at users wanting a compact everyday camera under the Leica name.
Built for 35mm film, the mini II has a fixed 35mm f/3.5 Elmar lens with a built-in UVa filter. It uses active infrared autofocus from about 0.65m to infinity, programmed AE exposure with a plus-two-stop override, a built-in flash and a red-eye pre-flash. It is powered by a single CR123A lithium cell.
The 35mm lens and small body make the mini II suited to street, travel and general everyday shooting where a discreet camera is preferred. The exposure override and red-eye pre-flash add small refinements over the original mini for everyday use. It remains a simple automatic point-and-shoot aimed at convenience.
On the used market, confirm autofocus locks and inspect the 35mm lens for haze, fungus and coating damage. Check the LCD for complete, bleed-free segments, test the flash, red-eye pre-flash and exposure override, and listen for smooth film transport. Inspect the CR123A battery compartment for corrosion and verify the film-door light seals are intact.