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Konica IIIA1958
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- fixed
- Years
- 1958–1959
- Weight
- 870 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/500s
The Konica IIIA (1958) is Konica's premium fixed-lens 35mm rangefinder of the late 50s. **Hexanon 48mm f/2** six-element lens, Seikosha MXV leaf shutter, coupled rangefinder, **1.0× lifesize finder**, **double-stroke film advance lever** (two pulls per frame, like an early Leica M3). No built-in meter — uses external metering. Predecessor of Konica's Auto S2 (1965).
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Before you buy used
- **Slow speeds** stick.
- **Light seals** — minimal but verify.
- **Lens haze** on Hexanon — verify.
- **Rangefinder calibration** — drifts.
- Service: scarce; some Japanese rangefinder specialists.
About this camera
Konica's late-50s premium fixed-lens rangefinder. Hexanon 48/2 lens, 1.0× lifesize finder, double-stroke advance.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Konica IIIA use?
- The Konica IIIA shoots 35mm film.
- What lens mount does the Konica IIIA have?
- The Konica IIIA uses the fixed mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Konica IIIA offer?
- The Konica IIIA's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/500s.