Small Konica Collection
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Tom hicks
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goamules
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They look very nice. And heck, we've all got to collect something (it's a primal urge from our hunter/gatherer days!). When you put a group of similar things together, it just looks more interesting. Like a flock of parrots versus just one parrot!
Kenj8246
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I could say that the third shot in the top post is out of balance by one lens cap but I won't. 😀
Man, shouldn't you be out working or something to support your habit?
Kenny
Man, shouldn't you be out working or something to support your habit?
Kenny
raid
Dad Photographer
Could you list the camera models for us?
I have the Konica I, II, III, IIIM, Auto S2, Auto S3.
I have the Konica I, II, III, IIIM, Auto S2, Auto S3.
Jack Conrad
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Every Konica I've tried so far has been great.
The III, the S, and the C35, not to mention slr's. All top notch.
The III, the S, and the C35, not to mention slr's. All top notch.
Tom hicks
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1st row top to bottom all Konica l , middle cam has the 3.5 lens other two have the 2.8
2nd row are all Konica ll's very top is the Konica lla
3rd row all Konica lll's top cam is the llla.
Images out of all appear to be same quality.
Thanks Raid , hope all is well
venchka
Veteran
I have dad's Konica 50/3.5 M.I.O.J. (A Konica I according to internet nomenclature) that he purchased in Japan sometime between 1949 & 1951. One of the best lenses that I have had the pleasure of recording images with. Certainly one of the best range/view finders that I have ever used. I'll get the serial number and see where it falls in your collection.
Konica. When Leica quality isn't good enough.
Wayne
Konica. When Leica quality isn't good enough.
Wayne
raid
Dad Photographer
Hi Tom,
All is fine at my end. Thanks.
What are the differences between the II and IIa?
I know that the III is very different from the IIIM or IIIA.
konicaman
konicaman
Fantastic! Love it - of course 😉
lxmike
M2 fan.
what a great collection
daveleo
what?
Lovely collection !
Tom hicks
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Raid the difference is the lens. The lla use the 48mm f 2.0 lens like the lll.
The only difference between the lla and the lll is the shroud around the back half
Of the lens. They seem to be rare. Have only seen two on the bay
Since I have been involved with them , got mine out of the UK.
raid
Dad Photographer
Do tbey have the same VF in the camera?
This is quite interesting.
I have not before of the IIa.
This is quite interesting.
I have not before of the IIa.
Tom hicks
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Yes they have the same viewfinder. Just a lens upgrade.
dbuckle
Newbie
I love anything Konica. A wonderful collection there. I have Konica III thats a work of art.
jagc
Member
Great collection. All of them in great condition =D
oftheherd
Veteran
You must be bored and trying to start a fight with the Leica owners. 😀 😀
However, we had the son of a professional photographer working for us in Korea. He was told by his father that many pro photographers not only in Korea, but throughout the far east, preferred Konicas as superior cameras especially for their lenses.
That's a fine collection Tom. Fortunately I have conquered my GAS problem. BTW, where can one buy a good copy of one of those? 😀 😀
newspaperguy
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If I recall correctly, Konica's advertising used to claim:
"The lens alone is worth the price."
Old Rick
"The lens alone is worth the price."
Old Rick
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BlackXList
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Lovely collection, and always nice to see other photographers who enjoy Konica too!
