Konica Autoreflex TC

The Konica Autoreflex TC is a 35mm camera. It is an SLR camera. It was made in a factory in Japan by the Konica company. It was produced from 1976 to 1982 and was sold in Japan under the name Konica Acom-1.

The lenses of the 35mm camera can be interchanged. This is made possible by the Konica AR bayonet. Most often you meet the 35mm camera with the Konica Hexanon AR 50mm / F1.7. On the desired subject you have to focus the lens manually. An autofocus system does not have this model yet.

Instead, there is a built-in light meter. It is designed for films from ISO 25 to ISO 1600. The measurement of exposure takes place through the lens on the SLR camera. The aperture and exposure time can be freely set in manual mode. However, there is also an automatic mode. In this mode, the shutter speed is selected and the camera technology sets the aperture appropriately.

The shutter speeds range from 1/1000 second to 1/8 second. For long exposures, there is the Bulb mode. The cable release connection can also be used here to avoid camera shake.

The 35mm photo camera can be triggered via self-timer. A lead time of four to ten seconds is possible here. A flash can be connected via the hot shoe or by cable. The synchro time is 1/125 second.

The dimensions of the Konica Autoreflex TC are 13.6 x 9 x 4.5 cm according to the manual. It weighs 510 grams without the lens. There is a thread for a tripod on the bottom of the housing. Power is supplied by two PX625 batteries (eBay / Amazon*).

Films for the Konica Autoreflex TC

The Konica Autoreflex TC is a 35mm camera and therefore requires 35mm film. For black and white images, you can reach for the Ilford HP5*. For color images, the Kodak Portra 400* is an option. Both films can also convince in test reports and are well suited for everyday use. Of course, there are many other films from other manufacturers. Suitable film material is also available from Lomography, Rollei, Adox and Foma, among others.

The film transport is not motorized and therefore happens manually after each picture. There is a frame counter on the top for the number of photos taken. A crank helps with the return transport into the cartridge.