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Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2, Square Cuts

People and Places: Images with the 2002 Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2, an all‑weather 2.1‑megapixel CCD digital camera released for construction and site works.

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Square cut images from a casual city walk with the 2002 Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2, a specialized, rugged, and all-weather vintage digital camera designed primarily for the construction industry and site documentation, which was spawned as the DG-1 (1998), DG-2 (2002), and DG-3 (2003).

The series was introduced as a follow-up to its equally successful 35mm film sibling series, the Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB (and 28WB ECO), which was released earlier in the 1990s.

The DG-2 features a 1/2-inch 2.1-megapixel CCD sensor, a fixed 5.8mm f/2.8 Hexanon lens (equivalent to a 38mm lens on a full frame camera), with 2.5x digital zoom, a minimum focusing distance of 0.3 meters, an optical viewfinder, a built-in flash, an LCD panel for camera status display, and a 1.8-inch TFT LCD screen.

The camera has a shutter speed range from 2 seconds to 1/750 seconds, is powered by 4 AA batteries (NiMH recommended), measures 139 x 77 x 53 mm, and weighs 425 grams. Images are recorded at resolutions of 1600x1200, 1280x960, or 640x480 and saved to CompactFlash cards.

With its rubberized body ruggedized against dust, dirt, water (JIS grade 7), and shock, the cult vintage favorite appeals to enthusiasts not only for its good look, simple operation even with gloved hands, but also for its early CCD image aesthetics.

Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2

Despite its age, the attractive and stunning autoexposure point-and-shoot is a pleasure to use and easy to carry around. It is never a let-down when seen in public, as the camera seems to have the ability to blend itself seamlessly with its peers among the crowd.

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Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2, Image Updates

CCD Resurgence: Image updates with the Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2, a durable digital camera built for harsh construction environments.

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Image updates with the Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2 (Digital Genba Kantoku DG-20), a very likeable 'CCD Resurgence' digital from 2002, part of Konica's 'site supervisor' 35mm film and CCD digital camera series designed for tough construction environments.

The Genba Kantoku (Site Supervisor) series is known for being waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant, with simple controls suitable for tough conditions and easy glove operation.

The Digital DG-2, with its rubberized skin over a heavy-duty and weather-resistant body, features a 2MP CCD sensor, a fixed f/2.8 autofocus lens equivalent to a 38mm on a full-frame camera, and records images at 1600x1200, 1280x960, or 640x480 resolutions on CF cards.

The camera has an automatic exposure system, comes with a shutter speed range from 2 to 1/750 seconds, an optical finder, an LCD panel, a 1.8-inch TFT LCD screen, and is powered by 4 AA batteries.

The DG-2 updates the DG-1, which was introduced earlier in 1998, and was later replaced by the Konica Digital 現場監督 (Genba Kantoku) DG-3Z in 2003. The DG-2 measures 139 x 77 x 53 mm, and weighs 425 grams.

Being early in the years of digital development, the DG-2 does not have a video mode. It does, however, operates with in record and playback mode, with setup and edits, and flash cycle selection.

Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2

Both the Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2 and its film predecessor, the Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB, are 'cult classics,'  praised for their unique and functional aesthetics, extreme durability, and their retro digital look with high-contrast, early-2000s color science CCD images.

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Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2, A 2MP CCD Digital

CCD Resurgence: A look back to 2002 at the Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2, a 2.1MP CCD all-weather site-supervisor digital camera for the construction industry.

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First few shots, shakes and all, with the Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2 (Digital Genba Kantoku DG-20), my latest GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) acquisition, a rugged digital camera designed for the construction industry in Japan.

The DG-2, introduced in 2002, was built on Konica's earlier Genba Kantoku ('site supervisor') film camera series, featuring waterproofing, dust-proofing, and shock resistance.

This camera updates the first of the digital series DG-1, launched earlier in 1998, and was later replaced by the 3.24MP DG-3 (Digital 現場監督 DG-3Z) in 2003.

Tech specs include a 1/2-inch 2.1MP CCD sensor, a fixed f/2.8 Hexanon lens with a 38mm equivalent focal length (with digital zoom), a real-view optical viewfinder, a 1.8-inch TFT LCD screen, and CompactFlash storage.

Shutter speeds range from 2 to 1/750 second, the minimum focusing distance is 0.3 meters, and images are captured in 1600x1200, 1280x960, or 640x480 resolutions. The glove-friendly, fully automatic vintage camera is powered by 4 AA batteries, measures 139 x 77 x 53 mm, and weighs 425 grams.

The camera, essentially a point-and-shoot, is fun and easy to use. Images are very likable. Without the help of an instruction leaflet or PDF prints, however, coming to grips with the camera's functionalities may take time to comprehend and understand.

With the Power Switch set to Off, pressing the button beside the viewfinder will access the Display mode, where recorded images can be displayed and edited. To edit, press the button located above the Cross Keys, and access is given to Menu items including Erase, Thumbnail, Lock, Rotate, DPOF, Magnify, and Setup.

When the camera is switched on, the upper button activates the LCD as an image frame, allowing you to shoot with the camera at arm's length. Pressing the lower button will display a 3-icon menu for Zoom, Setup, and Review Off. Nudging the Cross Keys center button upward will initiate the digital zoom function.

With its 2.1MP sensor, which is very basic by modern standards, and its rather bulky size, it does come to mind that the DG-2 might not fit the 'Compact Comeback' category at all. It's retro, lo-fi digital images with high-contrast early-2000s CCD color science; however, may put the DG-2 as a selective 'CCD Resurgence' candidate.

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And just as well, the Konica Genba Kantoku DG-2, and its film sibling, the Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB, are affirmed cult favorites, acknowledged for their extreme ruggedness, unique design, and simple functionality in harsh environments.

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Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB, A Street Shoot Look Back

People and Places: Film photography favorites, image making with a Konica Genba Kantoku 2WB, and a look back at a past street shoot.

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A look back at the set of test images taken with the Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB as used on its film camera review page, as compared to the set used for the initial blog post, in 2019.

An exciting camera with an F3.5 28mm wide-angle lens, the Genba Kantoku (Site Supervisor) is a series of ruggedized and weatherproofed 35mm film cameras first introduced into the construction industry in 1990 as the Genba Kantoku 28.

Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB

While the 28mm lens version was also made available as the Konica Off-road Wide 28, and later complemented with the New Genba Kantoku 28, Genba Kantoku 28WB, Genba Kantoku 28WB ECO, and Genba Kantoku 28HG, there was also the 40mm Genba Kantoku, 40mm off-road Genba Kantoku DD, 28-56mm Genba Kantoku Zoom, and later the digital DG-1, DG-2, DG-3Z, DG-4W, and DG-5W.

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Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB, A Day Trip

People and Places: Film photography favorites, image making with a Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB, on a day trip to the city.

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A round trip downtown for a street shoot session, this time with a Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB, a ruggedized 35mm film camera manufactured by Konica, which produced a range of these construction cameras in the '80s.

The series was designed for building construction supervision; it is waterproof (JIS protection grade 7), dustproof, sandproof, and anti-shock. The model range includes bodies with 28mm and 35mm fixed focal lengths, a 40-60mm switchable dual lens, and a 28-56mm zoom lens.

The 28WB is fitted with a sealed autofocusing 28mm F3.5 lens constructed of 8 elements in 7 groups, a sure sign that the camera was destined to be a super sharpshooter.

Later ECO models, with orange body panels instead of utilitarian blue or dark green, come with a +2 EV compensation selector and low-consumption flash units.

Using the camera, an autofocus point-and-shoot is fairly straightforward. One thing you have to remember to do when powering up is whether you want the autoflash on auto (default), on, off, set self-timer, or infinity focus. This is done by rotating the selection via the Mode selection button. The setting will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB

Film loading, film advance, and rewind at the end of the roll are automatic. The Genba Kantoku 28WB is powered by a 2CR5 for its motor drive and electronic camera operations, while a Quartz Date version, which records up to the year 2019, needs an additional CR2025 battery for the calendar operation.

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