Konica FS-1 1979 Hexanon 40mm f1,8 35mm film SLR camera + Working - Japan - 81A

Description

Konica FS-1 + Hexanon 40mm f1,8 35mm film SLR camera + Working - Japan -  81A filter
Konica's first electronic SLR
Description
Konica debuted their first SLR camera in the mid 1960s, creating the very successful Autoreflex series of cameras. This series lasted the better part of 15 years and spawned a total of 12 cameras in that process. After the final Autoreflex camera was discontinued, Konica succeeded the incredible Autoreflex T4 with the equally as amazing Konica FS-1 in 1979.
With an all new electronic shutter and a built in motor drive, the FS-1 became Konica’s first dive into the electronic SLR market.
Styled with a wonderfully textured hand grip protruding from the front, and an all black sleek design, the FS-1 looks and feels great in the hand. No bright colors or fancy logos to garner much attention makes this a low profile camera. This camera is significantly heavier then any previous Konica camera too, not a light carry whatsoever. The newly added hand grip doubles as the battery compartment used to run the shutter mechanism and the one frame per second motor drive. Within the new hand grip, the FS-1 requires four AA batteries to run the camera. There is no mechanical backup. To open the battery compartment you must push two tabs, located on the right side of the back of the camera, from their green positions both toward the center. You can remove the compartment like its a hinge, hinging toward the front. From here you can replace batteries and be reminded to use Konica brand film!
You can read a very good review of the camere here: aperturepreview.com/konica-fs1
If you have any question don't hesitate to contact us.
Age
: 1980s
Cosmetic condition:
The camera is in good (7/10) cosmetic condition, tested, and fully working. Shutter is working, film forwarding is working, the lens is working smoothly and clean. There is oxidation at the battery holder, you can see it on the pictures. Tried to remove it without luck. Fortunately, it has no effect on functionality.  Please carefully check the attached photos, taken from the actual camera.
Model
: Konica FS-1 + Konica Hexanon 40mm f/1.8
Condition
: Tested with battery, the camera is working.
It is powered by four AA batteries.
Specifications
Shutter Speeds - Bulb, 2 sec -1/1000
Aperture - dependent on lens, f/1.4 min for meter
Meter Type - TTL
Shutter - electronic, vertical travel, metal
ASA - 25 to 3200
Lens - Konica bayonet mount
Flash Option - PC socket or hot shoe (with auto option via Konica Auto Strobe X-24)
Batteries - 4 AA to run camera, no mechanical option
Other Notable Features -
auto advance, 1 frame per second motor, self timer, shutter release button lock, film memo holder, quick film loading
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