Konica C35 EF3

Runz · 01-26-2007

Hi,

Does anyone own this camera or know about its characteristics and how it operates? I have been searching the net for more information but none came out. All reviews, comments or info appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Regards.

charjohncarter · 01-26-2007

I have a plain C-35. I just today developed a roll of Tri-X that I took in Mexico. It is still drying, and I will take the negatives to have them scanned tomorrow. And I plan to post some of the shots by Sunday. I have an owners manual for the C-35 which I will copy and send to you if you want it.

Runz · 01-26-2007

Hi charjoncarter,

Thanks for the kind offer! Unfortunately for me the Konica C35 EF3 is pretty different from the original C35. But keep me posted about your pics from the C35 ok? I'm considering about getting a C35. Thanks!

pshinkaw · 04-05-2007

I just picked up one of these too! I got a black one at Goddwill for $5.00.

The EF model was originally released by Konishiroku in about 1975. It came in 7 colors and was one of the early 35's to have a built-in flash. According to an Olympus collector's website, it was the competitive spur that led Y. Maitani to develop the Olympus XA series.

The EF3 model was one of the last, and had an imnproved 5 element/4 group 35/2.8 lens. The earlier models had a 38/2.8 which may have been a modified Tessar -type lens. The EF and EF2 had a top mounted re-wind crank, while the EF3 had a bottom wind crank almost exactly like the one on the entry level Konica POP.

For those who are unfamiliar with these Konicas, they are scale focus, programmed exposure, 35's with a built-in electronic flash. They use a pair of AA batteries to power the exposure meter and flash. Shuuter speeds range from 1/60 to 1/500.

-Paul

zhapchit · 04-11-2007

Any has some photos taken by EF3 to show?

Thanks

Bill58 · 04-12-2007

All I know is my C35s are fantastic. Fine lens, cheap price, small/ light. I'd luv to see pics of the EF/ EF3 variants. 'Better than the Oly 35RC? A dead heat IMHO.

daniel~ · 04-14-2007

Like most other zone-focus compacts, there's nothing complicated about operating this Konica. It's a simple camera with a good 35/2.8 Hexanon lens & adorable design. As for Konica Pop (EFJ), it is also cute but simplified to the extremely basic.

Actually, Konica C35 EF3 is one of my favourite cameras--so lovely that I even use it as my avatar!

My red EF3: http://www.silvermoon.idv.tw/pho-ef3-x.html
Just roll down the webpage for specs info.

Welsh_Italian · 07-20-2007

I have a couple of shots with a C35EF.

flying over China - the quality is poor because the aircraft window was dirty

A village in the Philippines.

The lens on this camera is very nice indeed, and hopefully you can see from the shots. My main problem is that there is no way to control what shutter speed and aperture is used - only focus is set manually (scale focus).

Hope this helps you!

FrankS · 03-11-2010

Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose: The $125 OM4T from eBay arrived jammed so back it went; but today at a thrift shop I found a Konica C35 EF3 for $5. Cool little camera. Loading a roll of TMax 400 in it now, and I can sell off a Yashica T4 that sells for crazy amounts and has been replaced by this new Konica.

Harlee · 03-11-2010

I have a mint C35EF which I took to Russia with me last year. They're a rather handsome camera IMHO! I've had a C35 in one form or another since 1970 when I picked one up in Naha, Okinawa - they're great cameras. Along with the C35EF, I also have a regular C35 and a C35MF, an auto focus. One of them often travels with me into the FSU. I have several pics here in RF Forum taken on the EF and if I can locate them I'll post a couple. I guess my only complaint with the EF is that it has only two shutter speeds, a 1/125 I believe for general shooting, and the other around 1/40 for flash. But loaded with ISO 400, it appears to hold it's own in most cases.

jesse1dog · 03-12-2010

Not too commom on eBay though.
I've been looking for a decent one there for some time - at a reasonable price though. Seems there have been good reports about its lens in other threads here on RFF.
jesse

btgc · 03-12-2010

I have couple of EF3's so I could let one go - both work, one has light seals replaced (red), another not yet (pearl white) - if red moves, I'll replace seals on white. Lens is good, I have pictures on my flickr stream.

Drop me PM if interested, I could put it in classifieds.

Harlee · 03-12-2010

I finally came across some B&W shots taken on my C35EF while in Siberia a year ago.

Harlee · 03-14-2010

Here's a couple more shots I've found.

valdas · 11-21-2010

I bought CS3 EF3 (red) on a flea market today, paid 1 EUR... It's sooo nice. HP5 is already loaded, we'll see...

sweathog · 11-21-2010

I have a C35 EF3 in red, and it is indeed a lovely little camera.
The lens is really sweet, and the camera is marvelously easy, and simple, to use. Lots of little features that make me smile, like the way the spool holder pops out when you open the back.

culo · 11-23-2010

I picked up my C35 EF this fall for 4€ from a local flea market also. Mainly as a carry with camera for my girlfriend. I like the design and the picture quality. And I think the meter works well enough with 1,5V battery, no need to hunt for 1,35V.

Unfortunately it scratches the film quite badly when spinning the film back into the cartridge. Of course you can avoid this by doing it in the dark-room with the back open.

Russ · 07-19-2011

I was just given A black C35 in very nice condition. Looking forward to taking it out for a spin.

reiki_ · 09-25-2011

Sorry to wake this one from death , but if somebody got the manual for it I'd be pretty happy.

Mattco26 · 11-08-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by reiki_

Sorry to wake this one from death , but if somebody got the manual for it I'd be pretty happy.

What do you need to know? I don't have the manual but I do have the camera. It's a pretty simple one. Put in batteries and film, set the ISO, set the zone focus and shoot.

btgc · 11-12-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by reiki_

Sorry to wake this one from death , but if somebody got the manual for it I'd be pretty happy.

I assume, you mean EF3? I'll scan booklet, I think it's in Japanese but with figures and pictures explaining things pretty well.

farlymac · 03-07-2012

Three samples from my EF3 on Fuji 400 X-TRA.

Dr. Pepper No 3 by br1078phot, on Flickr

Running To Greet The Moon by br1078phot, on Flickr

Support by br1078phot, on Flickr

It's got a leak in the seals, but I like the camera a lot. Even got some 43mm filters and hood for later use. (BTW, the last one was converted from color to hide the light leak)

PF