Difference between revisions of "Konica MT series"
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− | The '''MT''' series of [[compact camera]]s from [[Konica]] was introduced at Photokina 1986. | + | The '''MT''' series of [[compact camera]]s from [[Konica]] was introduced at Photokina 1986. ''MT'' was an abbreviation of ''multi'', referring to the different models available in the series.<ref>[http://www.kenko-tokina.co.jp/konicaminolta/history/konica/1980/1986.html MT series] in the Konica Minolta camera history pages at [http://www.kenko-tokina.co.jp Kenko Tokina] (text in Japanese).</ref> The three cameras differ greatly in specification, but all have a fixed, moderate wide-angle lens, motorwind and pop-up flash with quick recharging. |
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===MT-7=== | ===MT-7=== | ||
* Lens: Konica 36mm, f/4 ([[Tessar]]-style 4 elements in 3 groups). | * Lens: Konica 36mm, f/4 ([[Tessar]]-style 4 elements in 3 groups). | ||
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* Smallest apertures are coupled to selected [[film speed]]: f/8 for ISO 100, f/11 for ISO 200, and f/16 for ISO 400. | * Smallest apertures are coupled to selected [[film speed]]: f/8 for ISO 100, f/11 for ISO 200, and f/16 for ISO 400. | ||
* [[Film advance]]: Motorwind. | * [[Film advance]]: Motorwind. | ||
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===MT-9=== | ===MT-9=== | ||
* Lens: Konica 35mm, f/3.5 ([[Tessar]]-style 4 elements in 3 groups). | * Lens: Konica 35mm, f/3.5 ([[Tessar]]-style 4 elements in 3 groups). | ||
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* Shutter speed range: 1/10-1/500s. | * Shutter speed range: 1/10-1/500s. | ||
* [[Film advance]]: Motorwind. | * [[Film advance]]: Motorwind. | ||
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===MT-11=== | ===MT-11=== | ||
* Lens: Konica 35mm, f/2.8 ([[Tessar]]-style 4 elements in 3 groups). | * Lens: Konica 35mm, f/2.8 ([[Tessar]]-style 4 elements in 3 groups). | ||
* [[Autofocus]] | * [[Autofocus]] | ||
* Close focus: 1m in normal use, 0.45m with flash. (This mode alters the angle of the lens and flash). | * 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,<br> plus zone symbols for head shot, group and mountains appear in viewfinder with focus lock available. | + | * Viewfinder: Contains several framelines for parallax reminders at a range of distances,<br> plus zone symbols for head shot, group and infinity (mountains) appear in viewfinder with focus lock available. |
* Low-light [[LED]] warning. | * Low-light [[LED]] warning. | ||
* Automatic exposure via [[CdS]] meter. | * Automatic exposure via [[CdS]] meter. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11329 Konica MT-7] an [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11328 Konica MT-9] in [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's collection]. | *[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11329 Konica MT-7] an [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11328 Konica MT-9] in [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's collection]. |
Revision as of 16:51, 19 November 2012
Konica MT-9 image by Arty Smokes (Image rights) |
The MT series of compact cameras from Konica was introduced at Photokina 1986. MT was an abbreviation of multi, referring to the different models available in the series.[1] The three cameras differ greatly in specification, but all have a fixed, moderate wide-angle lens, motorwind and pop-up flash with quick recharging.
MT-7
- Lens: Konica 36mm, f/4 (Tessar-style 4 elements in 3 groups).
- Fixed focus.
- Fixed shutter speed of 1/125s.
- Smallest apertures are coupled to selected film speed: f/8 for ISO 100, f/11 for ISO 200, and f/16 for ISO 400.
- Film advance: Motorwind.
MT-9
- Lens: Konica 35mm, f/3.5 (Tessar-style 4 elements in 3 groups).
- Autofocus
- Close focus: 1.3m with focus lock, but no zone symbols in viewfinder.
- Automatic exposure via CdS meter.
- Shutter speed range: 1/10-1/500s.
- Film advance: Motorwind.
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.
MT-7 image by Bernard Faure (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ MT series in the Konica Minolta camera history pages at Kenko Tokina (text in Japanese).