Konica Big Mini BM-201

Konica Big Mini BM-201

• Camera Type: 35mm Compact Film Camera
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Lens: Konica 35mm f/3.5 (4 elements in 4 groups)
• Lens Mount: Fixed Lens
• Focus Type: Active Infrared Autofocus with Focus Lock
• Viewfinder: Albada Bright Frame Optical Viewfinder with LED Indicators
• Shutter Type: Electronic Programmed Leaf Shutter
• Shutter Speed Range: 3.6 sec 1/500 sec
• ISO Range: ISO 253200 (DX-coded film; non-DX defaults to ISO 25)
• Metering: Center-weighted CdS Metering
• Exposure Modes: Program AE
• Flash: Built-in Automatic Flash with Flash Off and Fill Flash Modes
• Power Source: One CR123A Lithium Battery
• Film Advance: Automatic Motorized Advance and Rewind
• Weight: Approx. 188 g (without battery)
• Dimensions: 115 63 34 mm

Description

The Konica Big Mini BM-201 is a compact 35mm point-and-shoot film camera introduced in 1990 as the first model to officially carry the “Big Mini” name. Designed to be exceptionally slim and lightweight, it combines fully automatic operation with a high-quality fixed 35mm lens, making it a popular choice for everyday photography and travel.

At the heart of the camera is a Konica 35mm f/3.5 lens with a four-element, four-group optical design. The lens delivers good sharpness, natural color rendition, low distortion, and pleasing contrast, while the 35mm focal length offers a versatile perspective suited to street photography, documentary work, landscapes, and casual portraits. Active infrared autofocus provides reliable focusing, including close-up photography down to approximately 0.35 m.

Operation is almost entirely automatic. Program AE exposure, DX-coded film recognition, automatic film transport, and a built-in flash allow photographers to concentrate on composition rather than camera settings. Despite its simplicity, the BM-201 includes useful features such as focus lock, exposure compensation, and selectable flash modes, making it more capable than many compact cameras of its era.

Today, the Big Mini BM-201 is appreciated by film photographers for its elegant industrial design, pocketable size, and dependable optical performance. It remains a desirable compact camera for those seeking a high-quality 35mm autofocus camera that is easy to carry and enjoyable to use.

Serial Number: 1658728
SKU: UN-120-1422

Condition:
– Camera is fully functional
– Clean viewfinder
– Light seals inside film chamber are intact
– Includes strap and case
– Lens glass has no haze, no fungus, and minor dust
– Camera body has minor scratches

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