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| − | The '''Konica Auto S''' is a [[35mm]] coupled rangefinder camera of conventional design | + | The '''Konica Auto S''' is a [[35mm]] coupled rangefinder camera of conventional design made by [[Konica|Konishiroku]] in 1963. |
Its only claim to fame is the early use of a dual-range CdS meter. Another novelty was the built-in "pull-out" lens hood. | Its only claim to fame is the early use of a dual-range CdS meter. Another novelty was the built-in "pull-out" lens hood. | ||
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[http://www.ca.konicaminolta.jp/oldnew/konica/1960/1963.html Konica Minolta] | [http://www.ca.konicaminolta.jp/oldnew/konica/1960/1963.html Konica Minolta] | ||
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Revision as of 00:12, 5 September 2006
The Konica Auto S is a 35mm coupled rangefinder camera of conventional design made by Konishiroku in 1963.
Its only claim to fame is the early use of a dual-range CdS meter. Another novelty was the built-in "pull-out" lens hood.
Konica Auto S Specification
Konica Auto S
- f1.9 Hexanon 47mm six-element lens
- Copal SVA ten-speed shutter - 1–1/500
- Coupled rangefinder
- Bright line viewfinder with parallax correction
- Dual range CdS meter (selector lever underneath front cell)
- Shutter-priority auto or manual exposure
- Aperture scale visible at top of viewfinder
- "Stippled" covering material similar to that of East German cameras
- Flash shoe (no contact)
- Lever wind
- Pull-out lens hood
- Width 142mm - Depth 73mm - Height 85mm
Price in Britain: £49.15.8 (June 1965)
