Analog album images with the Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB, a 1994 all-weather AF 35mm film camera specially designed for use on construction sites.
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The Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB, which translates to 'Site Supervisor' in Japanese, was released by Konica in 1994. It is an all-weather camera designed for use in harsh environments like construction sites for documenting construction progress.
The camera is extremely robust, features a distinctive chunky design, comes fitted with a 5-element in 5-group 28mm f/3.5 lens with a minimum focusing distance of 0.5 meters, and has a shutter speed range from 1/4 to 1/280 seconds.
Metering is by a CdS sensor with a range of 5.5 to 16.5 EV (ISO 100). The camera accepts DX-coded film from ISO 25 to 3200.
The camera is powered by a 2CR5 Lithium battery pack. Film loading and advance are fully automatic with a motor drive. A date-back version exists that can record years up to 2019.
The camera is normally available primarily in dark green, dark blue, or dark grey colors, and a later ECO model in orange, which is quite rare. The model range includes bodies with 28mm and 35mm focal length lenses, 40-60mm switchable dual lenses, and a 28-56mm zoom lens.
Common to all the models are the basic operation and display modes, which consist of a Power button (On, Off), Mode Button – Auto Flash (default mode), Flash On, Flash Off, Self Timer, Infinity Focus, and a recessed Rewind button. Late models have a +2 EV snow/backlight compensation mode.
An LCD panel that displays the exposure counter, battery level, flash (auto, on, off), self-timer, infinity focus selection, and the Power On/Off button is located behind the shutter release on the top plate of the camera.
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Lately, the Genba Kantoku 28WB has grown more popular among photographers and camera collectors because of its excellent optical quality combined with a compact, all-weather body that makes it perfect for travel, street photography, or rugged outdoor use.
Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB
The simplicity of its controls appeals to those seeking a straightforward shooting experience without complex menus or settings, while the camera's unique industrial aesthetic and fascinating backstory, as being designed specifically for construction documentation, add a cultural and historical context that extends beyond its technical specifications.
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