Konica MT-9

Konica MT-9 image by Arty Smokes (Image rights)

Part of the MT (Multi) series of compact cameras from Konica, the MT-9 was the intermediate model. Sharing the same basic body of the MT-7, it added a more competent lens and autofocus, making it a typical snapshot for its time.

Specifications

• Lens: Konica 35 mm, f/3.5 (Tessar-style 4 elements in 3 groups).
• Focus: Autofocus, 1,3 m to infinity. Focus lock.
• Shutter: 1/10–1/500 s.
• Flash: Built-in, manually activated.
• Film advance: Motorwind.
• Power: 2 x AA batteries, CR2025 for optional date back.
• Dimensions: 128,5 x 71,5 x 53,5 mm.
• Weight: 285 g.

MT-11

• Lens: Konica 35mm, f/2.8 (Tessar-style 4 elements in 3 groups).
• Autofocus
• Close focus: 1m in normal use, 0.45m with flash. (This mode alters the angle of the lens and flash).
• Viewfinder: Contains several framelines for parallax reminders at a range of distances,
  plus zone symbols for head shot, group and infinity (mountains) appear in viewfinder with focus lock available.
• Low-light LED warning.
• Automatic exposure via CdS meter.
• Shutter speed range: 1/4-1/500s.
• Neck strap is marked every 10cm for measuring close distances.
• Film advance: Motorwind.

Links

• Konica MT-9 in Sylvain Halgand's collection.