Vintage Konica 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera
Vintage Konica 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera
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Konica Big Mini VX BM-701 35mm Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

Grade & Condition:
By The 35mm Club
$149.95 AUD $200.00

Perfect for:

  • Travel lovers wanting a compact, no-fuss shooter

  • Vintage camera fans who appreciate simple, pocketable design

  • Newcomers exploring 35mm film photography

Released by Konica in the mid-1990s, the Konica Big Mini VX BM-701 is a compact, fully automatic 35mm camera made for people who want great results without wrestling with settings. It pairs a sharp wide-angle lens and straightforward point-and-shoot controls with handy extras like a date imprint and panorama option making it ideal for quick holiday snaps or learning the basics of 35mm film.

✔ Pocketable, lightweight design – Measuring 115 x 65 x 40mm and weighing 180g (without battery), this vintage camera is travel-ready, sliding easily into pockets or bags for spontaneous shooting.

✔ Fixed wide 29mm lens – The BM-701’s fixed 29mm lens gives you a pleasing wide field of view for travel, street scenes and group shots. Expect crisp, natural images that suit everyday 35mm film photography.

✔ Beginner-friendly – Auto-focus, automatic exposure, film loading/winding and a simple flash system mean new photographers can concentrate on composition rather than settings.

If you’re stepping into the world of 35mm film or want a dependable compact to add to your collection, the Konica Big Mini VX BM-701 delivers straightforward, pleasing results with minimal learning curve. It’s a vintage camera that’s forgiving, portable, and ideal for everyday film photography

Battery Requirement – This reusable film camera operates with 1x CR123A 3V battery (sold separately).

For 'Grade 6 - Fair' Cameras: Minor quirks or functional notes may apply. Please check the ‘Condition & Notes’ section below for full details.

To learn more about our camera grades, please view our Grading Scale.

Grade

Grade: We grade every camera carefully so you can shop with confidence, knowing exactly what you’ll receive. Each one is thoroughly tested to ensure it works as intended, and our grading scale helps you understand the overall condition and any minor imperfections that distinguish it from a like-new example.

  • Grade 10 – Near Perfect: Near-perfect, minimal to no wear, flawless functions, crystal-clear lens.
  • Grade 9 – Excellent: Lightly used, faint scuffs, fully functional, clean lens.
  • Grade 8 – Great: Normal signs of use, minor surface marks, fully functional.
  • Grade 7 – Good: Well-loved with visible wear or small quirks, but everything works as it should.
  • Grade 6 – Fair: Heavier wear and noticeable imperfections. It may also have minor functional quirks or imperfections, but it is fully functional and full of character.

If you’d like more clarity regarding our classifications, please view our grading scale here, or please don't hesitate to reach out to our team — we’re always happy to help!
Usability

Usability: This camera is geared towards portrait photography, however, it can be used to take long-distance landscape and architectural photography. The flash is bright and can be used in low-light settings.

Beginner Friendly?: Yes!
Sample Photos

Sample Photo: Click here to see example photos by talented photographers using this exact camera model!
Shipping & Returns

Free Shipping: Free Shipping on orders over $100! Please select ‘Free Shipping’ at checkout.

Easy Returns: Is your product not in working order? If your camera is found to be faulty, it’s backed by our 30-day warranty. As these are vintage film cameras, we encourage customers to test their cameras early. Visit our Return Policy for full details on how to request a claim.

Please note: International customers are responsible for the cost of return shipping on all returns, and for ensuring the parcel reaches us safely. Please consider a registered/insured service.

Product Specifications
  • Dimensions: 115mm x 65mm x 40mm
  • Weight: 180g without the battery
  • Lens: 29mm, f/4 Konica Lens (3 elements in 3 groups)
  • Autofocus
  • Auto-exposure.
  • Auto-flash.
  • Auto-winding
  • Power: 3v Lithium CR123A (1x)
Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Example photos are used to highlight what each film camera looks like. Cosmetic conditions may vary from what is shown above depending on which grade you purchase. Please refer to our 'Condition' dropdown box or our 'Grading Scale' page for more clarity on the overall condition of each film camera. An example sample photo is used to highlight the type of photography this camera can produce. PHOTOGRAPHER: aimawaymessage

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