Near-Mint Konica Autoreflex T2 w/57mm f/1.4 Lens All Look and Works Great
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Near-Mint Konica Autoreflex T2 w/57mm f/1.4 Lens All Look and Works Great:
$52.00
PROGRAPHICSCORP2007
I have purloined the following from thehttp://mattsclassiccameras.com website. (Why reinvent the wheel?)
- ProducedT 1968-70 Konishiroku Co., Japan
- Film type135 (35mm)
- Picture size24mm x 36mm
- Weight26oz (737g)body only; 34oz (964g) with 1.8 52mm lens — OOF!
- LensKonica bayonet mount Hexanon AR 1.8/52mm (6 elements in 5 groups)
- Filter size55mm
- Focal range18″ to infinity
- ShutterHi-Synchro Copal Square S (metal focal plane)
- Shutter speedsB, 1-1/1000
- ViewfinderSLR
- Exposure meterCenter-weighted battery-operated TTL dual CdS metering with match needle
- EV Range1.5 – 18 @ ASA 100
- ASA range25-1600
- Batterytwo 675 (for meter and EE function)
- PC X and M sync, optional accessory shoe (shown)
- The Autoreflex T is the camera that planted Konica firmly on the SLR map. Solid, dependable, refined, with full manual or EE auto exposure. Legendary Hexanon lens. They had several previous designs but the Autoreflex T was their big hit and can still be found in usage today. Had three choices for normal lens: 52mm 1.8 (this one), 57mm 1.4 (!), and 57mm 1.2 (!!) Following the T was a similar model commonly known as the T2 but simply marked T, which was actually a slightly upgraded version of the T. It is noted by its on-off switch on the top instead of the back of the top cover (and a few other minor changes). The laterT3had a hot shoe and a host of further refinements that make it somehwat more well-rounded but make no mistake this T is a nice, heavy-duty, well-made camera. Built like a tank! TheZenitsare frequently described as ‘robust’ but I’ll bet my Konica can beat up your Zenit!
EE automatic aperture priority metering using the AR lenses, very nice. Has on-off switch for the meter to save batteries. Now, you would think I wouldn’t have to mention this, but judging by my test roll I guess I do – if you want to use the EE function, make sure the switch is set to ON. Heh. Also because of the voltage difference between the 625 mercury replacements and the original 1.3v mercury batteries this camera took, it’s good to set your ASA to lean towards 1/2-1 stop overexposure. For 100 speed film set it to ASA 80 or some such thing. Or use 1.4v hearing aid batteries.
Can’t believe I originally forgot to mention this: the camera does EE exposure, but the viewfinder readout is different than most SLRs of this vintage: the needle reads not correct but ACTUAL exposure on a scale that shows the f-stop appropriate to your shutter and film speed. It takes a little getting used to if you’ve been using regular match needle hi-lo metering. Also the scale goes from wide open at the top to stopped down at the bottom, and automatically (and mechanically) adjusts its range to the aperture range of your vintage EE lens. Amazing.
SHIPPINGWe will ship this item in the United States by Priority Mail and to most any place else by First Class Package.
For the longest time, we tried to provide one-day shipping.No longer. We will ship within five business days, although typically will ship sooner.
It will have a packaged shipping weight of three pounds.
Near-Mint Konica Autoreflex T2 w/57mm f/1.4 Lens All Look and Works Great:
$52.00