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Minolta Autocord1955
- Mount
- fixed
- Years
- 1955–1966
- Weight
- 1080 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/500s
- Meter
- selenium-uncoupled
The Minolta Autocord (1955) is Minolta's 6×6 medium-format TLR. **Rokkor 75mm f/3.5** four-element Tessar-formula taking lens — widely praised as one of the sharpest TLR Tessar designs, often rated higher than Yashinon equivalents. Distinctive **left-hand focus lever** that runs along the bottom of the body (vs Rolleiflex/Yashica's right-side focus knob). Synchro-Compur leaf shutter to 1/500s, no built-in meter on basic variants; CDS versions added CdS meter.
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Before you buy used
- **Lens haze** on Rokkor — verify against bright light.
- **Slow speeds** stick.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **Focus lever** — verify smooth.
- **Selenium/CdS meter** on metered variants — verify.
- Service: Greg Weber (US, Minolta specialist).
About this camera
Minolta's TLR. Rokkor 75/3.5 (often considered sharper than the Yashinon Tessar), distinctive left-hand focus lever, underrated.
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Frequently asked questions
- What lens mount does the Minolta Autocord have?
- The Minolta Autocord uses the fixed mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Minolta Autocord offer?
- The Minolta Autocord's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/500s.
- What light meter does the Minolta Autocord use?
- The Minolta Autocord meters with selenium-uncoupled.