C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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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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C41
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Ilford HP5 Plus is a flexible ISO 400 black-and-white film with classic grain and strong push-processing tolerance.
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Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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About this camera
Konica's late-50s premium fixed-lens rangefinder. Hexanon 48/2 lens, 1.0× lifesize finder, double-stroke advance.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 35mm |
| Lens | Hexanon 48mm f/2, 6 elements |
| Years | 1958–1959 |
| Shutter | 1s – 1/500s + B, Seikosha MXV leaf |
| Flash sync | All speeds |
| Meter | None |
| Modes | Manual |
| Finder | 1.0× lifesize |
| Weight | 870 g |
| Battery | None |
Released 1958. Production ran 2 years. The Konica III line continued through 1965; the IIIA was the highest-tier variant.
For 2026 buyers, the Konica IIIA is a substantial fixed-lens rangefinder of premium quality. Used at $200–500. The Hexanon 48/2 is genuinely excellent. The 1.0× lifesize finder makes both-eyes-open shooting possible.
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C41
Kodak Portra 160 is a professional C-41 color negative film with fine grain, soft contrast, and natural color.
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Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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