The konica autoreflex tc was introduced in 1976 and manufactured until 1982. Konica autoreflex t user manual, instruction manual. They had several previous designs but the autoreflex t was their big hit and can still be found in usage today. This model and its rarer, meterless companion the konica autoreflex p are the only models where autoreflex is hyphenated. Konica autoreflex t, 1968, shutter priority, 35mm slr duration. A stepup of the autoreflex, the t proudly stood in the first line of this class. If my autoreflex t3 is typical, they were wonderful slrs well built and great to use. I noticed this camera doesn t have any repair manuals to be found anywhere. Konica autoreflex t3 camera instruction book manual user guide. The autoreflex t is the camera that planted konica firmly on the slr map. The konica autoreflex t was manufactured in 19681970 and it was a great success to konica. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Jan 31, 2019 the konica autoreflex t, launched in 1968, was the first camera with fully automatic exposure control through the lens ttl. If you aren t completely happy just return the manual for a full refund.
The konica autoreflex t, launched in 1968, was the first camera with fully automatic exposure control through the lens ttl. Solid, dependable, refined, with full manual or ee auto exposure. It uses the highly regarded hexanon ar lenses, which easily rival the best from canon, pentax, or nikon. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. The konica autoreflex ts ttl meter not only measures light reaching the film plane through the lens but also incorporates a variable metering system in which the spot metering method, the center spot metering method and the allframe average metering method are automatically selected, depending on the coverage of the lens. Enter your email address to receive the manual of konica autoreflex t in the language languages. Autoreflex t3 manuals and user guides for konica minolta autoreflex t3. Kindly, konica europe gmbh granted me the permission to publish the users. The autoreflex t4 was the last of the autoreflexes. The likeable konica autoreflex t photography forums.
Unfortunately, konica was ahead of its time, ae just didnt gain the acceptance or popularity that it would in the 1980s and beyond. The wind lever is redesigned to be more comfortable, the wind stroke itself is smoother and quieter, as are both the shutter release and the shutter itself. Konica autoreflex a instruction manual, user manual. Konica autoreflex t3 repair guide nikonshooter wrote. Like its predecessors, it has full manual or ee auto. By 1978, autoexposure had become common and was about to become the norm. In manual mode one just sets the aperture to the mark indicated by the meter. Today, these cameras can be a real bargain as so many were sold in its initial release. The tc was made as a scaleddown version of the autoreflex t, but i. I noticed this camera doesnt have any repair manuals to be found anywhere. Konica autoreflex t w konica hexanon 52mm lens made in japan vintage. Shutter speeds on the tc, however, are limited to b bulb, and 18 to 1 second. Shutter speeds on the tc, however, are limited to b. Konica autoreflex tc and the hexanon 40mm shooting bare bones.
In the case of light measurement at full lens opening, the meter will be. The meter coupling range of konica autoreflex a is, irrespective of the film speed, from 115 to 1500 sec. Please take note that the manuals are subject to konicas and may not be republished or sold the data and printouts from it are for personal use only. The original autoreflex t was the first slr to combine a focal plane shutter with throughthelens metering and autoexposure. The tc was made as a scaleddown version of the autoreflex t, but i see little reason to stick to the t. In 1968 konica launched the autoreflex t, which was the first in a series of cameras to have fully mechanical shutter priority, a lesser known. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. Jan 27, 2014 its a shame, really, that camera collectors dont love konicas 35mm slr cameras from the 1960s and 1970s as much as they do those from competitors such as canon and pentax.
Vintage konica autoreflex t 35mm slr film camera with 52mm f1. We have 1 konica minolta autoreflext3 manual available for free pdf download. Konicas autoreflex t3 descended from their original autoreflex single lens reflex which had the novel and probably unique feature of being able to switch from the full 35mm format to half frame at will midroll. Camera history konica autoreflex t2 streets of nuremberg. In the late 60s, the japanese camera makers came forward with a flurry of compact slr cameras, almost indistinguishable to the laymans eye. Konica autoreflex tc 35mm mf slr film camera imagingpixel. It was designed as an entrylevel model with limited features and was sold at a competitive price. Autoreflext3 manuals and user guides for konica minolta autoreflext3. The konica autoreflex t s ttl meter not only measures light reaching the film plane through the lens but also incorporates a variable metering system in which the spot metering method, the center spot metering method and the allframe average metering method are automatically selected, depending on the coverage of the lens. Kindly, konica europe gmbh granted me the permission to publish the users manuals for the konica slrs on these internet pages. Thirteen years beforehand, when the autoreflex came out, konica led the way in automatic exposure slrs and the name autoreflex made it stand out from the crowd. Save konica autoreflex t4 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
Although the t3 does not share this ability, its still a solid, well made 35mm slr t. Aug 06, 2006 the konica autoreflex t was manufactured in 19681970 and it was a great success to konica. Unfortunately, konica was not as good in its marketting as it was in technical design. The autoreflex t of 1968 was the first 35mm slr with autoexposure and ttl metering. Konica autoreflex t 3 printed manual camera manual. A high class slr, second to none in features and quality although certainly not as topnotch as a nikon with their excellent nikkor lenses but, a step better than a canon, minolta or pentax and many other popular 35mm slr cameras. Wajda photo a cheap, solid alternative to the pentax k. Its auto exposure mechanism is erratic, some times gave vastly over exposed negative, finally sold it and bought a contax 9. Its a shame, really, that camera collectors dont love konicas 35mm slr cameras from the 1960s and 1970s as much as they do those from competitors such as canon and pentax. Konica made an allout effort to capture the market, however, offering an expansive lens range from 21mm to mm, six of which offered ae exposure. I can use it as a manual camera but it sure would have been nice to have the meter.
The konica autoreflex is a mid 70s to early 80s filmera camera. Unfortunately i dont have an original konica ee lens which operated the auto exposure system, so for the purposes of the pictures above ive paired the body with a later konica lens from a konica tcx dx. Konica autoreflex tc and lenses a 1975 era konica autoreflex tc slr shown with the 28mm and 200mm lenses. The konica autoreflex t3 is as big, beautiful and solid as its impressive predecessors, the t and t2, but quieter and smoother.
Its a konica autoreflex t with the 57mm hexanon ar f1. Konica autoreflex t 35mm slr camera owners instruction manual. These are obviously all used cameras here on amazon. Minor improvements were made for the autoreflex t2 and t3, cameras that saw konica gain a reputation for durability and quality in the slr arena. Apr 23, 2020 konica autoreflex tc and lenses a 1975 era konica autoreflex tc slr shown with the 28mm and 200mm lenses. Both features for themselves were available before. On this page you find the users manual for the konica autoreflex t2 slr, which was built between 1970 and 1973. The konica autoreflex t is an interchangeablelens slr made by the konica corporation between 1968 and 1970. Konica auto t was my first auto exposer 5mm camera and several models of it afterwards, the early models were are quite heavy built like a.
The model name on the body still says autoreflex t. Can anyone give me some information about a konica autoreflex t. May 04, 2017 konicas autoreflex t3 descended from their original autoreflex single lens reflex which had the novel and probably unique feature of being able to switch from the full 35mm format to half frame at will midroll. Replacement batteries for 35mm cameras, flash and film photography equipment. Adapted lenses will, of course, be manual focus only. The epitome of the classic slr of the 70s, a light camera to carry with, nononsense features.
To say the autoreflex t2 is a solid camera is an understatement. The konica autoreflex tc called the acom1 in japan is a single lens reflex camera that shoots 35mm film. Just like the others in the series, the autoreflex tc can function in both full manual or ee auto exposure modes. The konica autoreflex of 1965 was the worlds first focalplaneshutter auto exposure 35mm slr. It was designed as a compact slr, and indeed it is fairly diminutive. I expected to find something written about at least disassembly. Jun 25, 2019 konica autoreflex tc manual pdf the autoreflex tc is a plasticbodied, scaled down version of the famous autoreflex t series t, t2, t3, t3n. Konica autoreflex t3 film camera batteries from batteries plus bulbs. We have 1 konica minolta autoreflex t3 manual available for free pdf download.
In the case of light measurement at full lens opening, the meter will be interlocked coupled within the ranges given below. Konica contribution to the lot was the autoreflex t, a solid camera both in functions and weight. Wipe the separately enclosed mercury battery cells with a piece of. The autoreflex and autoreflex is a series of 35mm slr cameras made by konica from 1965. Aug 10, 2018 the original autoreflex t was the first slr to combine a focal plane shutter with throughthelens metering and autoexposure. Plastic body clad in black gives it the feel and appearance of an expensive shooter. The autoreflex tc is a plasticbodied, scaled down version of the famous autoreflex t series t, t2, t3, t3n. Unfollow konica autoreflex t to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The konica autoreflex t, introduced 1968, was the first camera with fully automatic exposure control and metering throughthelens ttl.
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