Second Hand Konica Cameras

The Konica I was released way back in 1948 and was a seminal camera model. Over the years, Konica is a name that became synonymous with innovation in photography technology. In single lens reflex cameras, it was Konica who led the way as the pioneering manufacturer of models that boasted auto-exposure functions. Another important model in Konica's illustrious history was the Konica Autoreflex. This model, released in 1965, was the first to add an external light meter cell. A later model of the Autoreflex brought further developments with the introduction of a through-the-lens meter.

The 1990s saw the brand begin to move away from cameras, a merger with Minolta in the early 2000s saw the company renamed Konica Minolta, and this signaled the end for the brand's longstanding presence in the photography market. In 2006, it withdrew from the industry altogether with Konica's Digital SLR section being taken over by Sony.

Konica was also a key figure in the 35mm film market. Behind the two global leaders, Kodak and Fuji, Konica was the next biggest producer of film and related products and accessories. It never quite matched the heights of the big two, but it was a highly regarded producer all the same.

For those interested in vintage cameras, second hand Konica cameras will be highly sought after pieces. Not only is Konica an icon of the 35mm film age, used Konica cameras will give you clear evidence of how far ahead of its time the brand often was with its technological developments.