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Konica FP-11980
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Konica AR
- Years
- 1980–
- Shutter
- 2s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-center-weighted-silicon
The Konica FP-1 (1980) is a consumer-grade 35mm SLR built around the Konica AR bayonet mount. It derives from the FS-1 (1979) platform but removes the integrated motor drive, producing a lighter and less expensive body aimed at the broad mid-market. The FP-1 offers two automatic exposure modes - programmed AE and aperture-priority AE - alongside an electronic vertical metal focal-plane shutter running from 2s to 1/1000s. Metering is TTL centre-weighted via a silicon cell. Power comes from four AA batteries; there is no mechanical fallback shutter speed.
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Before you buy used
- **Battery contacts** - the 4x AA configuration is prone to contact corrosion from alkaline leaks; clean thoroughly and test all four cells.
- **Electronic shutter** - verify smooth firing across all programmed speeds and in aperture-priority mode at multiple stops; electronic shutters can develop timing drift.
- **Mechanical fallback** - none exists; a dead battery renders the camera inoperable, so battery reliability is critical.
- **Viewfinder** - inspect for haze or fungus in the pentaprism; bodies stored in humid conditions are susceptible.
- **Program mode calibration** - compare against an independent meter in program mode at a fixed scene to check AE accuracy.
- **Light seals** - foam degrades in bodies from this era; replacement is straightforward and inexpensive.
- Prices are low; the FP-1 commands no collector premium and can typically be found in working condition well under $100.
About this camera
A simplified FS-1 without the built-in motor drive - Konica's affordable two-mode SLR for the 1980s consumer market.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Konica FP-1 use?
- The Konica FP-1 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Konica FP-1 take?
- The Konica FP-1 uses a 4x AA battery.
- What lens mount does the Konica FP-1 have?
- The Konica FP-1 uses the Konica AR mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Konica FP-1 offer?
- The Konica FP-1's shutter speeds range from 2s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Konica FP-1 use?
- The Konica FP-1 meters with ttl-center-weighted-silicon.
