Released in 1975 the Konica C35 EF was the first compact 35mm with a built in flash. In Japan it was nicknamed Pikkari. It was updated in 1977 with a self timer, added 1/250 to the shutter speed and changed to flash release to orange.

Manufactured between 1981 to 1983, the Optima Flash is the AGFA continuation of the Optima Sensor line.

The Nikon SP is a classic camera the looks amazing. Introduced in 1957 as the peak of Nikon rangefinders, the SP has an iconic look. It even made an appearance on the cover of Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited" LP.

Introduced in 1992 as the progression of the Minox 35 ML line. The MDC broke rank with the plastic body and added an aluminum body coated with a titanium aluminum alloy. 

Ricoh FF-1 introduced in 1978 is a nice pocket size point and shoot. Similar to the Minox 35 ML with program or manual aperture and automatic shutter speed. Focus is zone .9 m to infinity.

Produced from 1956 to 1957, the Canon VT was an attempt to fight the success of the Leica M3.

The Vivitar 35ES was introduced in 1978 by California based Vivitar.

Olympus introduced the Pen series in 1959. Designed to be as portable as a pen, get it. Not only was it incredibly small but it also was stingy with film. To make your film last, the Pen series was a half frame camera using standard 35mm film. TheOlympus Pen-EE.S launched in 1962 and added a higher aptitude lens and zone focus ring.

Hi-Matic AF2-M added a motor to the AF2 in 1982. Other than the ASA setting and the flash on/off, this is an automatic camera.

Nikon F3 was introduced in 1980 as the consummate professional 35mm SLR camera. The HP variety provided an elevated viewfinder. It remained in production until 2001, even after the F4 and F5 were introduced.

Olympus 35 SP was produced from 1969 to 1976. SP stands for spot metering. It was the first to offer center or spot metering. 

Introduced in 1978, the LED was a redesign of the classic Rollei 35 by Rollie Singapore. It add an electronic meter and LED guide indicators.

Introduced in 1977 the Optima 1535 Sensor by AGFA. It was the fastest and only rangefinder of the Optima Sensor line. The others all being zone focus.

Introduced in 1977 the Yashica ME 1 is a plastic, zone focus camera with an auto exposure option. Mine was made in Brazil but they were also make in Japan.

The Minolta Hi-Matic S2 is the replacement of the S that was introduced in 1978. The S2 arrived sometime around 1981.

1987 Minox 35 AL is the follow up to the Minox 35 PL. It simplifies the previous models with an aperture selection of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy. It also is a fixed focus lens.

The KIEV 35A is a 1985 copy of the Minox 35 EL. It was made by Arsenal in Ukraine from 1985 to 1991.

In 1982 Minox added the 35 PL line with a full automatic exposure option.  You can still select the aperture if you prefer and focus is still zone focus.

Minolta Hi-Matic 7sII, a small rangefinder introduced in 1977 and sold as "The small family camera versatile enough for a pro".  It is one of the compact rangefinders to remain popular with film shooters today.