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Xpres
Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 964 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:22 pm Post subject: This week I have mainly.... been using a Konica TC |
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Xpres wrote:
Revived from my box of bodies this week was a Konica Autoreflex TC. Although this appeared as long ago as 1976, this one perhaps about 1980, it looks pretty good for it's age. The Plastic Cosina like body gives it a feel of something much more modern.
The difference between this and the PLC2 that I revived a couple of weeks ago is striking. Both available around the same time but one with a foot in the past and the other looking to the future.
Well this example - I think I bought it to get the 40/1.8 hexanon - was in good working order but just needed the seals doing and some new leatherette.
I was going to take it out with the 50/1.7 but changed my mind and used a Tamron 35-70 in the end.
And a couple of snaps...
_________________ Film... and sometimes SD14, 5D2 and some other suff! |
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tomzcafe
Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 196
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:18 am Post subject: |
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tomzcafe wrote:
I have the same Konica Autoreflex TC but with Konica Hexanon AR 40mm/1.8.
The viewfinder is very dirty and dark and I am wondering whether I can get any guideline on how to clean the inner part of the viewfinder. _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/oom_tommy |
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Katastrofo
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 10405 Location: USA
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:39 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Another Konica shooter, great! I have two T4's (both meters are shot, but
can use handheld or Sunny 16) and won't part with either. Looks exactly like
the TC although I think there's a little more metal in the body, if not mistaken:
Great first shots, hope to see more! |
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Excalibur
Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 5017 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:56 am Post subject: |
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Excalibur wrote:
tomzcafe wrote: |
I have the same Konica Autoreflex TC but with Konica Hexanon AR 40mm/1.8.
The viewfinder is very dirty and dark and I am wondering whether I can get any guideline on how to clean the inner part of the viewfinder. |
The TC doesn't have the brightest viewfinder and is a bit dark anyway. |
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LucisPictor
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 17633 Location: Oberhessen, Germany / Maidstone ('95-'96)
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:58 am Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
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Xpres
Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 964 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:30 am Post subject: |
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Xpres wrote:
Katastrofo wrote: |
Another Konica shooter, great! I have two T4's (both meters are shot, but
can use handheld or Sunny 16) and won't part with either. Looks exactly like
the TC although I think there's a little more metal in the body, if not mistaken:
Great first shots, hope to see more! |
They do look like TCs! Apparently they're the grown up version - all metal inside and a brass base. And a brighter viewfinder.
I thought the TC viewfinder was OK if not great - better than some of the milk bottles I play with anyway. _________________ Film... and sometimes SD14, 5D2 and some other suff! |
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Katastrofo
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 10405 Location: USA
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
T4's go for cheap over here, ususally have either the 1.8/40 or 1.7/50
lens included. I picked up both of mine off the bay in the vicinity of $25
each. I paid $85 for the UC Hexanon zoom, but it is a wonderful performer,
recommended if you can find one. |
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