Konica Autoreflex TC

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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.

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.


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

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