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The '''Kenko KF''' series are manual focus [[35mm film]] [[SLR]] cameras from Japanese manufacturer [[Kenko]]. | The '''Kenko KF''' series are manual focus [[35mm film]] [[SLR]] cameras from Japanese manufacturer [[Kenko]]. | ||
| − | The cameras accept different lens mounts. The '''KF-1<small>N</small>''' and '''KF-2<small>N</small>''' accepts [[Nikon F lenses|Nikon F Ai]] mount lenses. The KF-1<small>N</small> is available in black and silver, but the '''[[Kenko KF-2N|KF-2<small>N</small>]]''' is only available in silver but has a higher maximum shutter speed. A model called '''KF-3YC''' uses [[Contax/Yashica lenses]] and '''KF-4PK''' uses [[K-mount|Pentax K mount]] lenses. | + | The cameras accept different lens mounts. The '''KF-1<small>N</small>''' and '''KF-2<small>N</small>''' accepts [[Nikon F lenses|Nikon F Ai]] mount lenses. The KF-1<small>N</small> is available in black and silver, but the '''[[Kenko KF-2N|KF-2<small>N</small>]]''' is only available in silver but has a higher maximum shutter speed. A model called '''KF-3YC''' uses [[Contax/Yashica lenses]] and '''KF-4PK''' uses [[K-mount|Pentax K mount]] lenses. A limited edition '''KF-M1''' was also produced for Japanese camera retailer '''Map Camera'''. It is exactly the same as the black KF-1 but does not have the Kenko branding, in fact it does not have any branding. |
Except for the KF-2N, they share similar specifications including shutter speeds from 1s to 1/2000 with B. [[Flash sync]] at 1/125 a sec. The [[self-timer]] has a delay of approx 10 sec. A [[TTL]] [[center-weighted]] metering system using a silicon photo diode has a range of 5 to 17 [[EV]] at (ISO 100, 50mm f/1.7), settable to film speeds from 25 to 3200 ISO. The finder has a 92% field of view with magnification 0.91x (infinity). The matte focusing screen has a [[split-image device]] and [[microprism]]. The film transport uses a advance lever and a rewind crank. Power comes from two 1.5v SR44/LR44 batteries. | Except for the KF-2N, they share similar specifications including shutter speeds from 1s to 1/2000 with B. [[Flash sync]] at 1/125 a sec. The [[self-timer]] has a delay of approx 10 sec. A [[TTL]] [[center-weighted]] metering system using a silicon photo diode has a range of 5 to 17 [[EV]] at (ISO 100, 50mm f/1.7), settable to film speeds from 25 to 3200 ISO. The finder has a 92% field of view with magnification 0.91x (infinity). The matte focusing screen has a [[split-image device]] and [[microprism]]. The film transport uses a advance lever and a rewind crank. Power comes from two 1.5v SR44/LR44 batteries. | ||
Revision as of 21:51, 20 June 2012
The Kenko KF series are manual focus 35mm film SLR cameras from Japanese manufacturer Kenko.
The cameras accept different lens mounts. The KF-1N and KF-2N accepts Nikon F Ai mount lenses. The KF-1N is available in black and silver, but the KF-2N is only available in silver but has a higher maximum shutter speed. A model called KF-3YC uses Contax/Yashica lenses and KF-4PK uses Pentax K mount lenses. A limited edition KF-M1 was also produced for Japanese camera retailer Map Camera. It is exactly the same as the black KF-1 but does not have the Kenko branding, in fact it does not have any branding.
Except for the KF-2N, they share similar specifications including shutter speeds from 1s to 1/2000 with B. Flash sync at 1/125 a sec. The self-timer has a delay of approx 10 sec. A TTL center-weighted metering system using a silicon photo diode has a range of 5 to 17 EV at (ISO 100, 50mm f/1.7), settable to film speeds from 25 to 3200 ISO. The finder has a 92% field of view with magnification 0.91x (infinity). The matte focusing screen has a split-image device and microprism. The film transport uses a advance lever and a rewind crank. Power comes from two 1.5v SR44/LR44 batteries.
Links
- Kanko KF-1N / KF-2N / KF-3YC / KF-4PK at Kenko Global
