Konica MT series

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.
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

MT-7 image by Bernard Faure (Image rights)

• 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.
• Price: ¥25 800

MT-9

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

• 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.
• Price: ¥38 800

MT-11

MT-11 image by Jörg Krüger (Image rights)

• 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.
• Price: ¥45 800

Links

• Konica MT-11 user manual at Butkus.org
• Konica MT-7 an Konica MT-9 in Sylvain Halgand's collection (in French).