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The '''Konica Auto S2''' is a Japanese [[35mm]] fixed-lens [[rangefinder camera]] that was produced in 1965 by [[Konishiroku Photo Industry Company]]. The camera differs from the earllier [[Konica Auto S]] by having a [[Hexanon]] 1:1.8-16 45mm lens and with its CDS [[meter]] cell re-located to the name ring in the front of the lens. This relocation of the sensor has a couple advantages... One is that the lens cap now covers the sensor as well, effectively turning off the metering system and preserving battery power. Another is that metering will be correct when a filter is fitted, since the sensor is now located behind the filter as well. Like it's predecessor, an optional pull-out [[lens hood|hood]] accessory was available for flare reduction.
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The '''Konica Auto S2''' is a Japanese [[35mm]] fixed-lens [[rangefinder camera]] that was produced in 1965 by [[Konishiroku Photo Industry Company]].
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The camera differs from the earlier [[Konica Auto S]] by having a [[Hexanon]] 45mm f/1.8 lens and with its [[CdS]] [[meter]] cell re-located to the name ring in the front of the lens. This relocation of the sensor has a couple advantages. One is that the lens cap now covers the sensor as well, effectively turning off the metering system and preserving battery power. Another is that metering will be correct when a filter is fitted, since the sensor is now located behind the filter as well. Like its predecessor, an optional pull-out [[lens hood|hood]] accessory was available for flare reduction.
  
 
There is one variant of this model, called the the Auto S2 "New" or the Auto S2 "EL" in different markets. These are actually the same variant, designated by a small round silver label on the right, front of the camera. The difference is an improved film take-up spool, that makes film loading easier. "EL" is short for "Easy Load".  
 
There is one variant of this model, called the the Auto S2 "New" or the Auto S2 "EL" in different markets. These are actually the same variant, designated by a small round silver label on the right, front of the camera. The difference is an improved film take-up spool, that makes film loading easier. "EL" is short for "Easy Load".  
  
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The "Auto S2" on top of the camera is in a script font and is sometimes misread as "Auto 52" by persons unfamiliar with the designation. There is no "Konica Auto 52" model.  
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The "Auto S2" on top of the camera is in a stylized font and is sometimes misread as "Auto 52" by persons unfamiliar with the designation. There is no "Konica Auto 52" model.  
  
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Another variant, perhaps, the camera was also marketed by Montgomery Wards department stores and catalog sales in the U.S., as the "Wards am550" and "Wards am551" (the latter is the "New/EL" variant). These are lens labelled "Hexar" and "Cyclops". Likely the lens is no different from the Hexanon fitted to the Konica, just branded differently.  
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Another variant, perhaps, the camera was also marketed by [[Montgomery Ward]]s department stores and catalog sales in the U.S., as the '''Wards am551''' is the "New/EL" variant. These use a lens labelled "Hexar" and "Cyclops". But likely the lens is no different from the Hexanon fitted to the Konica cameras, just branded differently.  
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The camera also was offered in Europe by Fotoquelle rebranded as the Revue Auto S2 and Auto S22 (the latter being the "New/EL" variant). 
 
  
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The camera also was offered in Europe by [[Foto-Quelle]] re-branded as the '''Revue Auto S2''' and '''Revue Auto S22''' the latter being the "New/EL" variant. 
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==Technical Information==
 
==Technical Information==
 
*Film: 35 millimeter film in safety cartridge.
 
*Film: 35 millimeter film in safety cartridge.
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== Links ==
 
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* [http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/instructionmanuals.html Instruction Manual] (scan from kyphoto.com)
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* [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/konica/konica_auto_s2/konica_auto_s2.htm Konics Auto S2 PDF manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus Orphan Cameras]
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*[http://nelsonfoto.com/v/showthread.php?t=6841 On fixing the shutter], a well-illustrated discussion at [http://nelsonfoto.com/v/index.php Nelsonfoto forums]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090129075843/http://nelsonfoto.com/v/showthread.php?t=6841 On fixing the shutter], a well-illustrated discussion at [https://web.archive.org/web/20060202123535/http://nelsonfoto.com/ Nelsonfoto forums]   (archived)
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* JJ's French language page on the [http://konica.awardspace.com/page40/page61/page61.html Konica Auto S2]
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* JJ's page on the [http://www.konicafiles.com/7-other-konica-cameras/-konica-auto-s2-1965/ Konica Auto S2]
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11305 Konica Auto S2] and [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/album_notices_K_O/KONICA_AUTOS2/index.html User manual] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11305 Konica Auto S2] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand (in French)
 
*[http://www.flickr.com/groups/74626083@N00/ Konica Auto S2 Group] at [http://www.flickr.com Flickr]
 
*[http://www.flickr.com/groups/74626083@N00/ Konica Auto S2 Group] at [http://www.flickr.com Flickr]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 13:57, 3 January 2023

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Konica Auto S2
image by Corey Knafelz (Image rights)

The Konica Auto S2 is a Japanese 35mm fixed-lens rangefinder camera that was produced in 1965 by Konishiroku Photo Industry Company.

The camera differs from the earlier Konica Auto S by having a Hexanon 45mm f/1.8 lens and with its CdS meter cell re-located to the name ring in the front of the lens. This relocation of the sensor has a couple advantages. One is that the lens cap now covers the sensor as well, effectively turning off the metering system and preserving battery power. Another is that metering will be correct when a filter is fitted, since the sensor is now located behind the filter as well. Like its predecessor, an optional pull-out hood accessory was available for flare reduction.

There is one variant of this model, called the the Auto S2 "New" or the Auto S2 "EL" in different markets. These are actually the same variant, designated by a small round silver label on the right, front of the camera. The difference is an improved film take-up spool, that makes film loading easier. "EL" is short for "Easy Load".

The "Auto S2" on top of the camera is in a stylized font and is sometimes misread as "Auto 52" by persons unfamiliar with the designation. There is no "Konica Auto 52" model.

Another variant, perhaps, the camera was also marketed by Montgomery Wards department stores and catalog sales in the U.S., as the Wards am551 is the "New/EL" variant. These use a lens labelled "Hexar" and "Cyclops". But likely the lens is no different from the Hexanon fitted to the Konica cameras, just branded differently.

The camera also was offered in Europe by Foto-Quelle re-branded as the Revue Auto S2 and Revue Auto S22 the latter being the "New/EL" variant.

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S2 not "52"
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Konica S2 new
image by Vagn Sloth-Madsen (Image rights)
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Wards am551
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Technical Information

  • Film: 35 millimeter film in safety cartridge.
  • Lens: Hexanon f/1.8, f=45mm 6 elements in 4 groups, 55mm filter
  • Shutter: Copal SVA (B, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250, 500)
  • Meter: Cds, powered by 1.3v mercury, with battery test
  • Dimensions: 138mm (width) x 82.2mm (height) x 73.5mm (thickness)
  • Weight: 750 grams


Links

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