Konica Z-up 140 Super 35mm camera w/ case (serial 2097499) | film🎞tested

We've always been big Konica fans but the circa 1998 Z-up 140 Super exceeded our expectations. We feel this is a great performing and truly underrated zoom point-and-shoot; it was a pleasure to film test it.  

Battery info

This camera requires a CR123 lithium battery (available as an option).

Condition notes 

We film tested this camera and it delivered sharp, correctly exposed photos. We also verified the camera's autofocus and autoexposure accuracy with lab instruments. The camera is in very good cosmetic condition (see photos). The original case is included but is in only fair condition (see photo).

Manual

https://butkus.org/chinon//konica/konica_z-up_140/konica_z-up_140.htm

Specifications

• Type: Fully automatic 35mm lens shutter camera with zoom lens
• Format: 24 x 36mm
• Lens: Konica 38mm (F3.6) - 140mm (F10.2) zoom lens (9 groups, 10 elements) with lens cover
• Focusing: Non-scan active autofocus with infrared beam; shutter locks outside focusing range (green light blinks); focus lock and Infinity mode possible
• Focus Range: 0.8m to infinity
• Shutter: Electronically programmed with electromagnetic shutter release; serves as a lens diaphragm; approx. 3.2 sec. - 1/280 sec.
• Exposure: Programmed AE with centre-weighted measurement by twin CdS light detectors
• Auto Exposure Range: f=38mm EV2 - EV16, f=140mm EV4.9 - EV16 at ISO 100
• Film Speed: DX auto setting for ISO 25 - 3200
• Viewfinder: Real-image zoom viewfinder; autofocusing frames; close-up correction mark; green lamp lights up for AE/AF lock, blinks for close-up warning; red lamp lights up for flash and flash recharging, blinks for camera shake warning
• Flash: Retractable system for swing-up and swing-down in AUTO; Flashmatic system automatically flashes if light insufficient to avoid camera shake or when backlit at wide angle; operating range (for IS0100 film) 0.8 - 7m at f=38mm, and 0.8 - 2.5m at f=140mm; 7 sec. recharge time; flash intensity adjusted to film speed and subject distance
• Mode Switchover: Flash: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Flash On, Night- view Portrait, Flash Off ,Infinity, +1.5 Exposure Compensation, displayed on the LCD panel (light-absorbing LCD). Self timer operation possible for each mode.
• Film Transport: Electronic; auto loading initiated by closing back cover; fully auto winding and rewinding; auto stop after rewinding; film rewinding from any frame possible
• Film Counter: Sequential calculating, displayed on LCD
• Self Timer: Electronic, with approx. 10sec. hold, red lamp lights for 7 secs. and blinks for the next 3 secs.; cancellation possible during countdown
  
• Main switch: When lens cover is opened, power switches on, lens extends, flash swings up. When lens cover is closed, flash and lens are retracted and power switches off. Power switches off automatically if left on for 5 minutes without operation. Remaining battery charge is displayed on LCD panel.
• Battery Life: Approx. 10 rolls of 24-exposure film with 50% flash usage
• Power Source: One 3v lithium battery (CR123A, DL123A)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 119.5 x 68 x 55mm
• Weight: 290g (excluding battery)