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| + | The '''Konica AF3''' is a nicely designed [[35mm]] [[compact camera]] by [[Konica]], made from 1984. It was available in several colours. The '''AF3-D''' version has a date function. Unlike the earlier [[Konica C35AF|C35AF and C35AF2]], this smaller model utilized active [[autofocus]] with an infra-red beam instead of the passive Honeywell system. It has a body similar to the [[Konica pop]] and features the same folding rewind crank. While competing manufacturers of the era were keen to put motor-drives in their compact cameras, Konica chose not to with this model. While it means that shooting is not particularly rapid, candid photography is perhaps easier with the AF3 because it doesn't suffer from the noise associated with automatic winding. Effectively, the camera has the benefit of autofocus for quick snapshots but also the quietness of a rangefinder, so it is a good choice for a stealthy street photographer on a budget that won't stretch as far as the later and much more advanced [[Konica Hexar|Hexar]]. | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
| − | + | * 35mm Hexanon lens (4 colour-coated glass elements in 3 groups), aperture range f/2.8-16. Nearest focus at 1m. | |
| − | * 35mm Hexanon lens (4 colour-coated glass elements in 3 groups) | + | * Active infra-red autofocus and focus lock. |
* Auto-exposure from 1/60-1/500s for EV 9-17. | * Auto-exposure from 1/60-1/500s for EV 9-17. | ||
* Manual loading, winding and rewinding of 35mm film. | * Manual loading, winding and rewinding of 35mm film. | ||
| − | * Manual setting of ISO | + | * Manual setting of [[film speed]]. ISO range 25-400. |
* Integral pop-up flash with effective range of 5m. | * Integral pop-up flash with effective range of 5m. | ||
* Albada viewfinder with framelines and LED warning for low-light/flash. | * Albada viewfinder with framelines and LED warning for low-light/flash. | ||
| − | * Self-timer. | + | * [[Self-timer]]. |
* Tripod socket. | * Tripod socket. | ||
* Dimensions: 117x74x46mm. | * Dimensions: 117x74x46mm. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | *[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/konica/html/konica_af3.php | + | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/konica/html/konica_af3.php Konica AF3 in yellow] and [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/konica/html/konica_af3_noir.php in black] in [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's collection]. |
* [http://classicameras.blogspot.com/2008/04/konica-af3.html Review and example photos] on classicameras.blogspot.com. | * [http://classicameras.blogspot.com/2008/04/konica-af3.html Review and example photos] on classicameras.blogspot.com. | ||
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Revision as of 02:08, 20 March 2010
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The Konica AF3 is a nicely designed 35mm compact camera by Konica, made from 1984. It was available in several colours. The AF3-D version has a date function. Unlike the earlier C35AF and C35AF2, this smaller model utilized active autofocus with an infra-red beam instead of the passive Honeywell system. It has a body similar to the Konica pop and features the same folding rewind crank. While competing manufacturers of the era were keen to put motor-drives in their compact cameras, Konica chose not to with this model. While it means that shooting is not particularly rapid, candid photography is perhaps easier with the AF3 because it doesn't suffer from the noise associated with automatic winding. Effectively, the camera has the benefit of autofocus for quick snapshots but also the quietness of a rangefinder, so it is a good choice for a stealthy street photographer on a budget that won't stretch as far as the later and much more advanced Hexar.
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| AF3 in Black with rubber grip by Marty4650 |
Specifications
- 35mm Hexanon lens (4 colour-coated glass elements in 3 groups), aperture range f/2.8-16. Nearest focus at 1m.
- Active infra-red autofocus and focus lock.
- Auto-exposure from 1/60-1/500s for EV 9-17.
- Manual loading, winding and rewinding of 35mm film.
- Manual setting of film speed. ISO range 25-400.
- Integral pop-up flash with effective range of 5m.
- Albada viewfinder with framelines and LED warning for low-light/flash.
- Self-timer.
- Tripod socket.
- Dimensions: 117x74x46mm.
- Weight: 320g
- Power: 2x AAA alkaline batteries.
Links
- Konica AF3 in yellow and in black in Sylvain Halgand's collection.
- Review and example photos on classicameras.blogspot.com.
