Konica FT-1

The Konica FT-1[1] was the last SLR to be built both under the Konica name and by Konica themselves. The FT-1 was introduced in 1983 as an improvement on the earlier FS-1, changes included a different meter type (using silicon photodiode cells instead of the previously used gallium arsenide cells), improved quality of electronics, and a faster winder speed.

Konica FT-1 with electronic flash mounted

Various controls were moved around on the camera, including the ISO film speed setting, the on/off switch, and the self-timer. Newly added controls are the exposure compensation knob and a switch to toggle between continuous (up to 2 frames per second) and single shot exposures. There are some noteworthy features like a film advance indicator, self-timer LED, accessory terminal (use only for dedicated Konica accessories), and an aperture LED finder display.

This model was commonly paired with a Konica 50mm Hexanon AR F1.8 lens and a Sunpak autozoom 333D thyristor flash.

Accessories

Konica Radio Controller Set[2]: This accessory came with an receiver and remote that can be distanced away from the receiver up to 230 feet (70 m) away. The receiver is attached by the tripod socket.

References
  1. "James's Camera Collection: Konica FT-1 Motor". www.jollinger.com. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  2. Butkus, Mike (2002-05-13). "Konica FT-1 instruction manual". Retrieved 2020-03-18.
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