Panasonic's 1992 35mm zoom compact — 38-70mm AF lens, multi-mode flash, motor wind
The Panasonic C-D2300ZM is a 35mm autofocus zoom compact dated to 1992, from the period when Panasonic sold conventional film point-and-shoots alongside its video business. It was offered plain or in a Date Back version that could stamp the date onto each frame.
It pairs a 38-70mm 2x zoom lens with autofocus down to about 80cm, motorised film advance and rewind, and a self-timer. The built-in flash offers auto, red-eye reduction, fill-in and off modes, and the body measures 126 x 74 x 48mm at about 246g — chunky by compact standards but easily carried in a coat pocket.
It is a straightforward beginner film compact: everything is automatic, the modest 2x zoom keeps handling simple, and results are typical clean 1990s point-and-shoot fare. It suits first-time film shooters and anyone wanting an inexpensive everyday 35mm camera rather than a cult compact.
As with all motorised compacts it will not fire without a good battery, so test power, flash charge and a full rewind cycle. Check the film door seals and battery compartment for corrosion, and note the 80cm close-focus limit — closer subjects will be soft. Prices are low, so favour tested examples.