KONICA · 1989

Konica Big Mini35mm P&S, 35mm f/3.5

The Konica Big Mini (1989) recreated as a live camera effect on your iPhone. Real color science, lens character, and film grain — all in real time.

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YEAR1989
TYPEDigital cameras
MAKERKonica
FORMAT35mm P&S, 35mm f/3.5
HISTORY

About the Konica Big Mini

The Konica Big Mini, launched in 1989, was a compact 35mm camera with a sharp 35mm f/3.5 lens that earned cult status among street photographers. Despite its plastic body and automatic operation, the Big Mini's optics were surprisingly excellent, delivering punchy, contrasty images. It became a favorite of Japanese street photographers and was later embraced by the wider photography community as one of the best budget compacts ever made.

RetroCam recreates this look using real optical data: color temperature curves, aberration profiles, grain structure, and tonal response. The result is a live camera effect that feels authentic, not just a filter slapped on top.

THE LOOK

Effects applied

Each effect is calibrated to match the real optical and chemical characteristics of the Konica Big Mini.

Color TemperatureSaturationContrastSharpnessChromatic AberrationBarrel DistortionVignetteFilm Grain
SAMPLES

Shot with Konica Big Mini

Sample photos taken with the Konica Big Mini effect in RetroCam.

Photo taken with Konica Big Mini filter in RetroCam app
Konica Big Mini — Sample 1
Photo taken with Konica Big Mini filter in RetroCam app
Konica Big Mini — Sample 2
Photo taken with Konica Big Mini filter in RetroCam app
Konica Big Mini — Sample 3
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