Konica Auto S

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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)


Link

Konica Minolta

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