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20 Nov 2011 © Colin J Clarke

Konica Auto S2

Charleston SC


This is a solid, hefty, Japanese rangefinder from the mid-1960s. It has an excellent lens,
and cds metering, lens mounted, but not TTL of course. It was about this time
that cds meters were replacing the older battery-free cells, giving designers
more freedom with a small cds 'eye' instead of quite a large cell 'window'.

It pays to 'advertise' to family and friends that you collect old cameras. This
trio came as one gift from a friend who has long since gone digital.


In fact, I thought it was a sign of the times that in the trio was a Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera (in
perfect order) that had been consigned to the unwanted category. Just half the megapixels
of most cell phones, although with more 'capture' options. The other camera,
a beautifully compact and stylish Pentax ME Super with a lovely lens, is a very welcome addition.

Thank you, Linda, for your generous and thoughtful gift !


other sizes: small medium large original auto
Jean-Luc Elias22-Nov-2011 09:16
The S2 looks a bit like a Olympus RC that I have...Altough I prefer the ME super out of the 3 : very compact but with a very large and super-bright viewfinder!
Guest 21-Nov-2011 11:37
Cool to see an early predecessor to my Hexar. I think the Hexar RF was the last greatest range finder Konica made before deciding to call it quits and get out completely of the business. Digital sure changed a lot, but I am in love with my Konica RF.
ltolksdorf21-Nov-2011 06:25
Very nice. I love the New Loading System button:-)
Bill Robinson21-Nov-2011 00:14
I can relate to the Olympus. ;p) (the second camera I ever bought was a C750!)
12320-Nov-2011 23:20
Awesome little #. V
J. Scott Coile20-Nov-2011 18:59
Nice additions!
an nguyen20-Nov-2011 18:46
Congrats , Prof , your collection is expanding .
Linda / Santa is generous to you early .
Margot W20-Nov-2011 16:56
Now they will live on in your expert care and love.
Nicely set up for the shot.
Stephanie20-Nov-2011 16:11
Christmas came early for you this year! Nice still-life image Colin! V
Paco López20-Nov-2011 14:51
Three birds with one shot :o) Congrats! V!
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