Konica Autoreflex TC 35mm film SLR w/Hexanon AR 40mm f1.8 lens (serial 335858) | film🎞tested

The Konica Autoreflex TC is a compact shutter priority and metered manual 35mm SLR from the late 1970s. The included Konica Hexanon AR 40mm f1.8 is a very sharp and compact 'pancake' lens.

This the most compact of the uniformly superb Autoreflex series of SLRs; the trade-off for the smaller size and weight is that this model omits some less used features (eg depth of field preview) and slow shutter speeds of its full-sized, full-featured older siblings. 

The camera requires two 357 silver oxide batteries. This camera originally used 675 mercury cells but our testing found that 357 silver oxide cells were providing accurate metering. This indicates the camera was modified at some point for the use of these longer-lasting batteries.

Condition notes

We film-tested the camera and it delivered sharp, correctly exposed photos. All shutter speeds were tested and showed good accuracy. Cosmetically it's in good condition except for some minor wear and the fact the leatherette is a bit shrunken (see photos). The included Konica Hexanon AR 40mm F1.8 lens is very good condition with a very snappy aperture mechanism. 

Manual

https://www.butkus.org/chinon/konica/konica_autoreflex_tc/autoreflex_tc-splash.htm

Specifications

• Camera Type: 35mm TTL (Through-the-Lens metering) AEC (Automatic Exposure Control) SLR (Single-LensReflex)
• Film: Standard 35mm 20 or 36-exposure cassettes
• Format: 24x36mm
  
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 21.7" from film plane (50mm f/1.7)
• Lens Mount: Konica Bayonet (47mm diameter)
• Flange/Film Distance: 40.5mm
• Aperture Control System: Automatically sets correct f/stop (or fractional f/stop) with all Konica Automatic Hexanon and Hexar lenses.
• Shutter: Metallic, vertical-scanning Copal Square
• Shutter Speeds: Convenient top-mounted selector for all speeds 1/8th second to 1/1000th second plus "B" (for time exposures)
• Flash Synchronization: Electronic flash synchronization at all speeds to and including 1/125th second. Built-In Hot
• Shoe for use with cordless (direct contact) electronic flash units. Also features standard PC Outlet, conveniently sidemounted.
• Self-Timer: Built-In Variable delay, range approximately 4 to 10 seconds.
• Viewing System: Parallax-Free Single Lens Reflex System. Coated, eye-level pentaprism shows upright, unreversed image; apparent magnification O.91X with 50mm lens.
• Focusing Screen: Konica 3-way focusing system has split image rangefinder plus microdiaprism and fine ground glass focusing. 4.butkus.org
• In-Finder Readouts: "Control-Center" viewfinder shows vital data at a glance: exact lens aperture being set automatically; under/over-exposure ranges; match-needle indicator for semiautomatic operation. Automatically signals when in manual exposure mode.
• Reflex Mirror: Oversize, coated mirror prevents image cutoff in finder even with bellows extensions at 1:1 magnification. Mirror design permits automatic operation even with extreme wide-angle lenses. Instant-return mirror action prevents image blackout after exposure.
• Exposure Control System: Fully Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) system selects and sets correct lens aperture (or fractional aperture) automatically, based on information obtained from dual through-the-lens CdS cells located in pentaprism.
• Film Speed Range: ASA 25-1600
• Meter Power Source: Two 1.35 Volt mercury photographic batteries, photographic type (Mallory PX-13, PX-625,
• Eveready EPX-625, or equivalent). 4www.butkus.org
• Exposure "Memory" Lock: Memorizes and holds exposure reading to allow precise meter operation in backlit or spotlight situations; operates via shutter release.
• Meter Coupling (Sensitivity) Range: With ASA 100 film and f/1.7 lens EV 4.5 (1/8th see, at f/1.7) to EV 18 (1/l000th sec. at f/16). With f/1.2 lens, EV 3.5 (1/8th sec. at f/1.2) to EV 18. Meter automatically turns off if shutter speed selected is beyond meter EV Range.
• Loading: Konica Fast Loading system uses multi-slotted take-up spool to grip film securely.
• Film Transport: Single-stroke lever automatically advances film, winds shutter, counts exposures, and prevents
• unwanted double exposures. Lever returns to "ready" position away from camera body to permit continuous operation at eye-level. Unique spring-loaded lever action keeps lever in "ready" position until "Off" switch is pressed.
• Unloading: Oversize rapid-rewind crank permits rewinding within seconds; cutaway film cassette chamber allows dropout cassette removal.
• Other Features: Meter/Shutter "Off' Switch locks shutter, turns meter off; unlocked by engaging Transport Lever.
• Standard 1/4" X 20 Tripod Socket. Hot Shoe has automatic "off" control to prevent electrical shock when PC outlet is "live".
• Dimensions: Body Only 5.4" x 3.5" x 1.8" (136mm x 90mm x 45mm) With 50mm f/1.7 Lens 5.4" x 3.5" x 3,3" (136mm x 90mm x 85mm)
• Weights: Body Only 18.0 oz. (510g) With 50mm f/1.7 Lens 25.4 oz. (720g)