Konica Tomato Auto Date

The Konica Tomato Auto Date is a compact 35mm point-and-shoot camera introduced in 1985, identifiable by its distinctive bright red body lending it the "Tomota" nickname. As a consumer model of its era, it offered automatic focus and a built-in date printing feature, catering to the casual photographer seeking ease of use. Representing Konica's mid-range compact line during the 1980s boom, it prioritized practicality over advanced features or premium construction, embodying the accessible snapshot technology of the time.