Minolta Sonocon 16

The Minolta Sonocon 16 is a basic 35mm camera introduced by Minolta in 1962, utilizing the standard 135 film format. Designed as a straightforward, budget-level consumer model, it offered a simple point-and-shoot experience without complex features or interchangeable lenses. Its primary appeal lay in providing an accessible entry into 35mm photography for the general public, characterized by a functional, utilitarian build typical of Minolta's entry-range offerings of the era.