The Konica FT-1[1] was the last SLR to be built both under the Konica name and by Konica themselves. The FT-1 was introduced in 1983 as an improvement on the earlier FS-1.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Konishiroku |
| Type | 35 mm SLR |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Konica AR |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Film speed | ISO 25 to 3200 [manual] |
| Focusing | |
| Focus | Manual |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure | Shutter priority, manual |
| Exposure metering | EV0.7 to EV19 @ ASA 100 |
| Flash | |
| Flash | Hot shoe, PC socket |
| Flash synchronization | 1/100 s |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter speed range | 2 s to 1/1000 s |
| General | |
| Battery | 4 AA or AAA |
| Dimensions | 91 × 143 × 46 mm |
| Weight | 570 g |
| Made in | Japan |
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The changes included a different meter type (using silicon photodiode cells instead of the previously used gallium arsenide cells), improved quality of electronics, and a faster winder speed. It was available with black or silver top of the housing[2] and built until 1987.[3]
Various controls were moved around on the camera, including the ISO film speed setting, the on/off switch, and the self-timer. Newly added controls are the exposure compensation knob and a switch to toggle between continuous (up to 2 frames per second) and single shot exposures. There are some noteworthy features like a film advance indicator, self-timer LED, accessory terminal (use only for dedicated Konica accessories), and an aperture LED finder display. The range of shutterspeeds starts at 1/1000 s and ends at 2s. As in the Konica F, the first Single-lens reflex camera by Konica in 1960, the FT-1 has a vertical metal focal plane shutter, even if it does not reach 1/2000 s, the shortest speed of the F.[2]
The FT-1 uses as the FS-1[3] the Autoload-System for loading the film into the camera.[2]
Lenses are fixed with the Konica AR-mount. Konica offered Hexanon-lenses with focus from 15 mm up to 400 mm.[2] There was no low-cost or consumer line: All Konica lenses have good quality and got a good reputation: this includes the mechanics and less variation between samples.[4]
This model was commonly paired with a Konica 50mm Hexanon AR F1.8 lens and a Sunpak autozoom 333D thyristor flash.
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AR-mount (of Hexanon 3.5/ 28 mm) -
![The FS-1 (predecessor, 1979 presented)[3]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/86/20170530_Konica_FS-1_stacked.jpg/180px-20170530_Konica_FS-1_stacked.jpg)
The FS-1 (predecessor, 1979 presented)[3]
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![The FS-1 (predecessor, 1979 presented)[3]](/wiki/File:20170530_Konica_FS-1_stacked.jpg)
Accessories
editThe Konica flash X-24 with a guide number of 24[5] was known by the predecessor FS-1. It offers preselection of the apertures 5.6 and 11 and shutterspeed 1/100s.[3] A handle-mounted system electronic strobe with a guide number of 36 (metric) / 120 (feet) at ISO 100/21° (X-36 Auto) was also offered. The preselectable apertures are identical with the X-24.[2][6]
Konica Radio Controller Set:[2] This accessory came with a receiver and remote that can be distanced away from the receiver up to 230 feet (70 m) away. The receiver is attached by the tripod socket.
References
edit- ^ "James's Camera Collection: Konica FT-1 Motor". www.jollinger.com. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
- ^ a b c d e f Butkus, Mike (2002-05-13). "Konica FT-1 instruction manual". Retrieved 2020-03-18.
- ^ a b c d buhla.de, Konica FS-1. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ konicafiles.com, Hexanon AR lenses, especially chapter above the last big picture. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ buhla.de, Konica SLR accessories 1960-1987, X-24 Auto. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ buhla.de, Accessories, X-36 Auto. Retrieved 5 November 2020.