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{{Camera|cameraName = Konica Autoreflex TC
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| dateProduction=1976-1982
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| image_source = http://www.flickr.com/photos/49656291@N00/3773481636/in/pool-camerawiki/
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| image=http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7807/40038957423_db0d136503_n.jpg
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| image_text = Konica Autoreflex TC
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<br><small> Image by {{image author|Kenneth Dwain Harrelson}} </small>{{with permission}}
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| manu = [[Konica]]
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| film = [[35mm|135 (35mm)]]
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| lens =
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| shutter= metal focal plane shutter
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| shutterRange = 1/8 - 1000 sec., plus "B"
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| type = single lens reflex
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| emode= aperture priority
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| finder=
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| mmode=
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| focusing=
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| variants=
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| flash =
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| battery = (2) 1.35 V mercury oxide batteries (type PX625)
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| obp=
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| storage=
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| weight = 510 g (without lens)
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| cont=
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| fcbkt=
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| speedRange= 25-1600
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The '''[[Konica]] Autoreflex TC''' was introduced in 1976 and manufactured until 1982. In Japan it was sold as the '''Acom-1'''. It was designed as an entry-level model with limited features and was sold at a competitive price. Today these cameras can be a real bargain, as so many were sold in its initial release.
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== Construction ==
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The Autoreflex TC was smaller and lighter than any previous Konica SLR. It achieved this distinction because the body used plastic parts to bring down the weight and lower the cost of construction, but the frame was still made of metal. The top cover with the prism housing was cast as one piece of plastic but was resistant to wear. There was no standard silver and black version as for most cameras of the era; the Autoreflex TC was offered only in black.
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It featured an improved, brighter viewfinder and was equipped with split-image focusing and a microprism ring. A new version of [[Konica]]'s [[Hexanon]] AR 50mm f/1.7 lens was developed specifically for the Autoreflex TC. Its design and optics have garnered accolades, and it has become known as one of the best 50mm lenses of the era.
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== Versions ==
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There were several version of the Autoreflex TC. The first version featured the [[Konica]] logo in all uppercase letters, a metal back lock, and different film guides than those of later models. An early change turned the metal back lock into a plastic part. Later, when the Konica logo changed to lowercase letters except for the intial capital, the metal base plate, with the serial number stamped on the bottom, became a plastic piece with the serial number molded into the back and highlighted with white paint.
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{{Flickr_image
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakajimaakira/17260082391/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image= http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7704/17260082391_2991e52b8f_n.jpg
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|image_align= left
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|image_text= Acom-1
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|image_by= Akira Nakajima
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|image_rights= wp
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}}
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{{Flickr_image
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/49656291@N00/3752051502/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image= http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3752051502_79c492e569_n.jpg
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|image_align= left
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|image_text= Later model, note lower case letters in logo
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|image_by= Kenneth Dwain Harrelson
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== Specifications ==
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* Manufacturer: Konica
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* Date of Production: 1976-1982
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* Type of Camera: single lens reflex
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* Film type: 135 (35mm)
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* Shutter: metal focal plane shutter
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* Shutter speed range: 1/8-1/1000 sec. plus "B"
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* ASA/ISO range: 25-1600
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* Exposure Modes: Aperture priority, manual
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* Battery: (2) 1.35V mercury oxide batteries (type PX625)
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* Weight: 510g (without lens)
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* Dimensions: - 3.5 inches x 5.5 inches x 2 inches
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== Gallery Images ==
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{{Flickr_image
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/49656291@N00/4340380293/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image= http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4340380293_ba8a35660f_m.jpg
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|image_align= left
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|image_text= Autoreflex TCs
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|image_by= Kenneth Dwain Harrelson
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|image_rights=wp
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}}
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{{Flickr_image
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| image_source = http://www.flickr.com/photos/49656291@N00/3773481636/in/pool-camerawiki/
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| image = http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3773481636_3315d61061_m.jpg
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|image_align=
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|image_text= First version
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|image_by= Kenneth Dwain Harrelson
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|image_rights=wp
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}}
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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* [http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-49.html Servicing the Konica Autoreflex TC Shutter]
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/konica/konica_autoreflex_tc/autoreflex_tc-splash.htm Konica Autoreflex TC user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
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* [http://www.buhla.de/Foto/Konica/eTCHaupt.html General information about the Autoreflex TC]
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* [http://www.buhla.de/Foto/Konica/eTCHaupt.html Konica Autoreflex TC] on www.buhla.de
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=== Repair notes ===
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* [http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-49.html Konica Autoreflex TC shutter servicing notes] at [http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/ Rick Oleson's website]
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[[Category: Konica|Autoreflex TC]]
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[[Category:A|Autoreflex TC Konica]]
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[[Category: K]]
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[[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]]

Latest revision as of 06:21, 22 February 2023

Konica Autoreflex TC
40038957423_db0d136503_n.jpg
Konica Autoreflex TC
Image by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson (Image rights)

Manufacturer: Konica
Date of Production: 1976-1982
Type of Camera: single lens reflex

Film type: 135 (35mm)
Shutter: metal focal plane shutter
Shutter speed range: 1/8 - 1000 sec., plus "B"
ASA/ISO range: 25-1600
Exposure Modes: aperture priority
Battery: (2) 1.35 V mercury oxide batteries (type PX625)
Weight: 510 g (without lens)
Dimensions: -

The Konica Autoreflex TC was introduced in 1976 and manufactured until 1982. In Japan it was sold as the Acom-1. It was designed as an entry-level model with limited features and was sold at a competitive price. Today these cameras can be a real bargain, as so many were sold in its initial release.

Construction

The Autoreflex TC was smaller and lighter than any previous Konica SLR. It achieved this distinction because the body used plastic parts to bring down the weight and lower the cost of construction, but the frame was still made of metal. The top cover with the prism housing was cast as one piece of plastic but was resistant to wear. There was no standard silver and black version as for most cameras of the era; the Autoreflex TC was offered only in black. It featured an improved, brighter viewfinder and was equipped with split-image focusing and a microprism ring. A new version of Konica's Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 lens was developed specifically for the Autoreflex TC. Its design and optics have garnered accolades, and it has become known as one of the best 50mm lenses of the era.

Versions

There were several version of the Autoreflex TC. The first version featured the Konica logo in all uppercase letters, a metal back lock, and different film guides than those of later models. An early change turned the metal back lock into a plastic part. Later, when the Konica logo changed to lowercase letters except for the intial capital, the metal base plate, with the serial number stamped on the bottom, became a plastic piece with the serial number molded into the back and highlighted with white paint.

17260082391_2991e52b8f_n.jpg
Acom-1
image by Akira Nakajima (Image rights)
3752051502_79c492e569_n.jpg
Later model, note lower case letters in logo
image by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson (Image rights)


Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Konica
  • Date of Production: 1976-1982
  • Type of Camera: single lens reflex
  • Film type: 135 (35mm)
  • Shutter: metal focal plane shutter
  • Shutter speed range: 1/8-1/1000 sec. plus "B"
  • ASA/ISO range: 25-1600
  • Exposure Modes: Aperture priority, manual
  • Battery: (2) 1.35V mercury oxide batteries (type PX625)
  • Weight: 510g (without lens)
  • Dimensions: - 3.5 inches x 5.5 inches x 2 inches

Gallery Images

4340380293_ba8a35660f_m.jpg
Autoreflex TCs
image by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson (Image rights)
3773481636_3315d61061_m.jpg
First version
image by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson (Image rights)


Links

Repair notes

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