Konica Auto-Reflex 35mm SLR Film Camera with 35mm f2.8 Lens
Description:
The Konica Auto-Reflex holds a genuine place in camera history. Introduced in 1965, it was the world's first 35mm SLR to offer automatic exposure with a focal plane shutter, and it came with a feature that no other camera has ever quite replicated: a lever on the top of the body that switches between full-frame and half-frame format mid-roll, doubling your shot count whenever you want. The fully mechanical shutter works without any battery at all, and the Konica AR mount gives access to an excellent range of Hexanon lenses. The 35mm f2.8 Hexanon AR paired here is a sharp wide angle that gives a broader field of view than a standard lens, well suited to street photography, travel, and environmental portraits, and it renders with the crisp contrast that Hexanon glass is known for.
Specs:
- Type: Fully mechanical
- Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/1000s
- Lens: Konica AR mount, 35mm f2.8 Hexanon AR
- Modes: Shutter priority auto exposure and full manual
Battery: 2x PX675 equivalent, such as MRB675 zinc-air, for the light meter (included)
Due to the age of this camera and the nature of old light meters we can't guarantee that the light meter still works. This isn't an issue as the camera will function perfectly without batteries. To meter a scene before taking a picture we recommend using an external light-meter or for you to take our online course that will teach you how to use a film camera without the use of any external tools.
How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
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