New to Me Minolta Autocord

[Nokton48]

What a smooth low contrast retro image the 75mm Rokkor F3.5 delivers. I love looking through it! The original Autocord screen seems to be very user friendly. Shot three test frames carefully today. This is going to be fun 🙂

 

[Nokton48]

B30 Accessories for Minolta Automat by Nokton48, on Flickr

Found some Bay 30 Accessories a few days ago, while digging around the studio

YashicaMat Auxiliary Tele Lens, Yashica Dark Red filter, Spiratone Diffuser and 1A filter.

New lenshood coming from India $12 no hurry

 

[Nokton48]

Minolta Autocord Export Version Brochure 1 by Nokton48, on Flickr

 

[Nokton48]

Minolta Autocord Export Version Brochure 2 by Nokton48, on Flickr

 

[Nokton48]

I've shot about a roll and a half so far and really enjoying things. Will post soon, as I have time.

Also ordered V2 Export Griptac and Match Technical Mini Soft Release from above link.

 

[j.scooter]

Not so sure about the Tom A soft release working.
The "no name" soft release that I mentioned above turns out to be a Tom A soft release.

Although it is listed as 10mm on my camera it comes in contact with the shutter speed dial at the fastest speed maybe it has something to do with the knurled that the Match Technical ones don't have?

 

[Nokton48]

Thanks James for your speedy correction to my comment.

Karl Bryan restored V2 Minolta Autocord by Nokton48, on Flickr

Here is Karl Bryan's handiwork. Note the black replacement focus knob. Like a brand new camera 🙂
Amazingly shipped back to me one day after he received it.

 

[j.scooter]

Ha!
Looks exactly like mine, focus knob and all....

 

[Nokton48]

My Minolta Light Meters by Nokton48, on Flickr

Some filters here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yashica-TL...var=572230329230&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[Nokton48]

Autocord Seiko MX Instructions 1 by Nokton48, on Flickr

Autocord Seiko MX Instructions 2 by Nokton48, on Flickr

Autocord Seiko MX Instructions 3 by Nokton48, on Flickr

Autocord Seiko MX Instructions 4 by Nokton48, on Flickr

 

[Nokton48]

One of the great features of this camera, is that you see the ENTIRE focusing screen, when the loupe magnifier is flipped in.

 

[wjlapier]

Nice looking Autocord.

A photo of the RFF soft release:



It doesn't touch the SS lever knob. Neither does the BIP soft release.

 

[Nokton48]

Minolta Automat MX Seiko Griptac Set by Nokton48, on Flickr

Arrived today (quick shipping) Black Cameraleather Griptac for Minolta Autocord V2.

Now neatly installed on my new Autocord. Griptac is a great choice. Love it!

Lenshood arrived (all the way from India!)

Bee Mini Soft Release should be here tomorrow

All of this helps in handling the camera, from my short but direct experience.

 

[Nokton48]

Minolta Autocord Griptac Mini Release by Nokton48, on Flickr

Here's the Griptac installed, and mini soft release. Both of these items do improve camera handling.

I'm on my third roll of HP5+. When I get enough to fill my big JOBO drum I'll run all the rolls.

Really enjoying the experience of using this camera.

 

[Rayt]

Can anyone please recommend a repair shop for the Autocord in the US?

 

[Dan Daniel]

Can anyone please recommend a repair shop for the Autocord in the US?

Contact Karl Bryan- karlkathy99@gmail.com


He's probably done more to keep Autocords alive than anyone in the last 15 years or more.

 

[j.scooter]

Highly recommend Karl.
He does great work, he is fast and his prices are fair. He also has a nice solution for broken focus arms.

 

[Rayt]

Contact Karl Bryan- karlkathy99@gmail.com


He's probably done more to keep Autocords alive than anyone in the last 15 years or more.

Thanks! I bought one in EX but non operational from KEH. The description was accurate. My repair guy said a crucial part is missing from inside the camera.

 

[Nokton48]

Autocord Hood 1 by Nokton48, on Flickr

Snagged this Autocord lens hood for $25 including original case. Came with petrified scotch tape around the outside, which will clean up OK.

Recommend this hood, stays where it should, and allows use of all my filters, including my Spiratone B30 ones.

 

[Nokton48]

Hello Dan
Lets see some photos!

Three Autocord rolls HP5+ developed yesterday, will print and scan them.
Processed in homebrew ADOX Borax MQ.

WOW Negs look amazing! 🙂