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Hints for selecting the right camera gift, this Christmas PAGES - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 4.1983 •The 35mm autofocus 110 POC^« cameras," he camera has achieved great popularity since it was intra It s just about that holiday me of the year again. and . Mr thoufhs we turning to a gifi that will he valued by the mcipient far yean to come. A camcracan be a source of ftm as well as a vehicle for artistic expression throughout the year. Better yet, as camera technology becomes more advanced, quality cameras providing better results become easier to use and less expensive to buy. One expert, senior product manager fan Bigam of Konica cameras, stresses the impor­ tance of selecting the right type of camera for the penon receiving thr gift ftice and the ways in which the camera will be used should determine whether you pur­ chase an SLR (single lens reflex), programmed SLR, autofocus, zone focus, or fixed fixus model. SLRs are used by pros and amateurs desiring the advan­ tage of interchangeable lenses. The others, catego­ rized as leaf shutter cameras, are ideal when one lens will suffioe. "The newest technology in 35mm cameras is the pro­ grammed SLR. Whereas standard SLRs require that the user set the aperture or the shutter speed, the pro­ grammed SLR automatically makes EVERY exposure set­ ting. "These cameras are Ideal for the perm who wants the t--f --ttprinw irf a sophisticated 35mm SLR without having to lean any­ thing about the operations of the camera. The (tonka FP-1 Programmed camera even loads the fihn automatically. "For the uaer who wants more creative options in a camera that also provides exposure control, , many of which can be pail--ud at local camera stores for under $250," he continued. Bigam noted that, if the recipient of your gift will not take advantage of the lens options of either the pro­ grammed or non-programmed SLR, you can still give the benefit of 35mm film quality by purchasing an autofocus, zone focus, or fixed focus camera. ducal by Konica some four years ago. Be sure to find out how many focusing steps the model ox your choice runs through before making your purchase because the greater the steps the greater the qual­ ity- "Konica autofocus cam­ eras, for example, perform 11 steps, the maximum number. Recent improvements, such as built-in autowinders and the Konica autoload system, make them easier to use than ever before while providing significantly better results than that available with disc or explained. "With their built-in pop­ up flash systems and auto­ matic exposure control, they are truly point and shoot cameras." Bigam pointed out that the built-in pop-up flash, another Konica innovation, is also available in the 35mm zone focus cameras, which Konica has turned into its "fashion" line. These air currently avail­ able in bright red. blue. gold, white and black. The least expensive 35mm camera uses a fixed focus lens, but still features buik-in flash. These cameras arc simi­ lar to the simplest 110 pocket cameras, but offer the advan­ tage of the 35mm format, with a negative 11 times larger than the 110negative. The newest in the Konica line, the POP camera, features the Konica rapid load system, thereby making it as easy to u^e as a disc camera while providing sharper photos, whether they be prints or slides. On a final note, unless the recipient of your gift is an experienced camera user. Bigam recommends purchas­ ing your choice from a local photo dealer who will explain how to use it. 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