Accessorizing my Grandfather's Konica SLR

[David R Munson]

Some time soon I'm going to finally send off my Grandfather's old Konica Autoreflex T2 for servicing. When I get it back, I intend to start using it. I'd also like to give it a snazzy accessory or few. An Artisan and Artist strap is item one. But what else? Three things come to mind:
1. I'd love a leather half case that would fit it, but so far I can't find one. I have the original "never ready" case, but the snaps on the back bug me.

2. I was thinking of was some kind of add-on accessory grip to improve handling, something like the accessory grip that Voigtlander sells, but again I have yet to find something that would fit.

3. At very least, I was thinking new leatherette. It's supported on cameraleather.com and I was thinking black griptac.

ANYWAY, this is something of a prized possession for me. A great camera, of course, but something passed down to me by a man who had an immense and wonderful effect on my life, which is why I'd like to sort of celebrate it a bit.

What would you do?

 

[splitimageview]

Of those options, Griptac.

Then, lenses. 🙂

 

[konicaman]

Yes Griptac is a good idea. The T2 is a rather large camera and usually handles well. So my next suggestion would also be: Lenses!
40/1.8 pancake - fabulous
50/1.7 best standard lens for AR mount in my opinion
85/1.8 a bit rare and more pricey than the 2 others but still a lot cheaper than Leica glass

If you have not already done so, check:
http://www.buhla.de/Foto/Konica/eKonicaStart.html

 

[David R Munson]

Right now I have the AR 57mm f/1.4 which isn't exactly award-winning in performance but has a lovely look to it. I also have an AR 28mm f/3.5 with the original hood. The 40mm pancake is on my list for sure. Beyond that, though, I'll see what I come across when I get back to Japan.

 

[konicaman]

I too have the 57/1.4, rare - but nothing to write home about. The 50/1.7 was one of the cheapest lenses from Konica, and supplied as a kit lens for some cameras, but still a very nice performer. The 28/3.5 was usually the second lens, you would buy. It is quite common and very good except for leaving the viewfinder a bit dark.

Good luck hunting!