underlord
Well-known
I've had my Konica Pearl IV for less than a year. It's a real beauty and is flawless in operation. The only downside is that it will only focus down to 1.2 meters (nearly 4 feet?) I heard somewhere that there is a close up lens attachment, strangely called a 'Pleasant Auto-Up'
I found one on the big auction site and excitedly pulled the trigger. It wasn't ridiculously expensive so when it didn't fit I thought I would just sell it on. The problem I discovered was that the lens opening on the Pearl IV is opposite to all previous models, as far as I know. So the Auto-Up I bought is impossible to mount.
Does anyone know if there was or is a close up lens attachment for the Pearl IV? I'm going around in circles and it's not even crucial but the more I see the less I know - if you see what I mean.
I found one on the big auction site and excitedly pulled the trigger. It wasn't ridiculously expensive so when it didn't fit I thought I would just sell it on. The problem I discovered was that the lens opening on the Pearl IV is opposite to all previous models, as far as I know. So the Auto-Up I bought is impossible to mount.
Does anyone know if there was or is a close up lens attachment for the Pearl IV? I'm going around in circles and it's not even crucial but the more I see the less I know - if you see what I mean.
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
There were several Pleasant Auto-Ups made, for different cameras. I have one for the Konica I. I know; it's a great name. No idea whether there's one for the Pearl IV. Maybe Konica made one -- there are some Konica experts on here who may know.
As for your P A-U, post a picture and maybe folks can figure out what camera it is for. It doesn't say right on it what model camera it fits? What diameter is the close up lens -- that can help figure out which lens it clamps onto.
As for your P A-U, post a picture and maybe folks can figure out what camera it is for. It doesn't say right on it what model camera it fits? What diameter is the close up lens -- that can help figure out which lens it clamps onto.
Muggins
Junk magnet
Given the existence of the NOOKY, I do think people designing close-up attachments might have been a little... well, different!
Certainly, if I ever get a Barnack, I will have to get some NOOKY.
Certainly, if I ever get a Barnack, I will have to get some NOOKY.
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
As well as the IMARECT.
Muggins
Junk magnet
Oh gods, I can just see me collecting obscene camera attachments...
Sorry, I'll back out clutching my coat, and let you have your thread back.
Sorry, I'll back out clutching my coat, and let you have your thread back.
underlord
Well-known
The one I bought is definitely made by/for Konica. The diameter is 32mm and since posting this I found images on Camera-Wiki. So there is one - I just have to find it.
