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Operating Instructions

(Quick Start)

1. Insert batteries.	2. Turn the main switch to the "ON" position.	3. Set the AE position.	4 . Load the film.

5. Set the ISO/ASA film speed.	6. Determine the shutter speed.	7. Look through the finder. Focus and frame, and depress the shutter button.	8. After completing your film, rewind the film.

Attaching and Removing the Lens 4.butkus.org

Loading the Batteries

Film Loading (Auto-Loading)

Check of Auto-Loading

Setting the Film Speed

Main Switch Function

A. Switch OFF index mark B. Switch ON index mark

C. AE Lock index mark

Changing the Shutter Speed4.butkus.org

Focusing

A. Micro-diaprism   B. Split image   C. Matt plane

AE Photography (Check of Exposure)

(A) Manual Mode Signal (LED blinks)

(B) Indication of Correct Exposure Value (LED "ON")

 

Releasing the Shutter

Self-Timer

Shading of the Eyepiece

Exposure Compensation 

(1) Taking Pictures in the AE Lock Mode

(2) Picture-Taking with Exposure Compensation

Manual Modes

Picture-Taking in the Stopped Down Metering Mode with Konica Accessories used on the camera.4.butkus.org

B (Bulb) Exposure (Manual Model)

Electronic Flash Mode: Taking Pictures with X24 or X-36

Click here for Konica X-24 Flash chart    Click here for Konica X-36 Flash chart

Adjustment Range of the Exposure Compensation Scale by Film Speed for Auto Flash Photography



Warning of Drop in the Power Source's Voltage

Removing the Film

Selection of Shutter Speed

Selection of Aperture and Depth of Field

A. Depth of field for F/16
B. Depth of field for F/4
C. Depth of field scale
D. Distance/Aperture scale index mark
E. Infrared compensation mark
F. Distance scale

Holding the Camera

Specifications of the Konica FT-1 Motor

Type: 35mm focal plane shutter TTL-AE single-lens reflex camera with built-in auto-winder

Format: 24 x 36mm negative (standard 35mm film)4.butkus.org

Standard lenses:

Hexanon AR 40mm f/1.8

Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.8

Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.4

Hexanon AR 57mm f/1.2

Lens mount: Bayonet Konica mount II

Aperture control: Fully automatic and manual

Shutter: Digital-control vertical action electronic metal focal plane shutter

Shutter speeds: B. 2, 1 - 1/1000 see, equally calibrated in 1:1 progression

Synchro: Hot shoe and X contact with synchro socket, automatically set to 1/100 sec with dedicated Auto-Electronic Flash. Manually set to 2 - 1/60 see with non-dedicated electronic flash. Synchronized with M, FP and ME bulbs at 1/30 see and slower shutter speeds.

Self-timer: Digital-controlled self-timer with a duration of 10 sec. Operation indicated by LED. Self-timer action may be cancelled.

Finder: Pentaprism eye level finder, shows 92%of picture field magnification 0.81 at the center. Central split-image spot plus microdiaprism on matte focusing screen.

Finder display: LED dot display indicates aperture opening in AE mode, over/under exposure warning, low voltage warning, manual mode setting and correct aperture setting for manual mode, electronic flash ready light, correct aperture setting for stopped-down shooting.

Metering system: TTL center-weighted metering at the full lens opening. Silicon-pin Photo Diode (SPD) compound photocell.

Exposure adjustment: Shutter-speed priority aperture control metering system. Coupled to film speed, shutter speed and f-stop value at the full lens opening with Hexanon AR lens (metering at full lens opening). Automatic aperture control with priority given to shutter speed in the AE mode. Correct aperture value reading in the manual mode. Fixed point alignment system coupled to film speed, shutter speed and aperture with Hexanon lens, bellows, etc. (stopped down metering).

AE coupling range: EV 0.7 (f/1.8 at 2 see) to EV 19 (f/22 at 1/1000 see) with ASA/ISO 100

Film speed range: ASA/ISO 25-3200

Main switch: Turns power source on and off and controls the AE lock

AE Lock: When main switch set at 'AEL' partial depression of shutter release shows aperture setting in finder and locks aperture at that setting (over/under exposure warning inactive in ALL mode)

Exposure compensation: +2EV, 1/3 step intervals (at ASA25, -2 to 0 EV, at ASA3200, +2 to 0 EV)

Shutter release: Electromagnetic release partial depression of shutter activates light meter full depression of shutter triggers shutter.

Single/continuous advance: S/C switch for single frame auto winding or continuous-shooting at 2 fps

Film transport capacity: With 36-exposure film continuously used at constant temperature, more than 20 rolls with AAA alkaline batteries, more than 10 rolls with AAA manganese batteries, more than 40 rolls with AA alkaline batteries more than 20 rolls with AA manganese batteries (under Konica's test conditions) before low voltage warning appears in viewfinder.

Film loading: Auto-loading system

Film advance: Auto-winding system with electric motor. Index mark turns in the film advance window to indicate positive film wind

Film rewind: Crank system, LED end of roll indicator. Rewind button automatically returns to the original position. Automatic resetting frame counter.

Dimensions and weight: 143 x 91 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.6" x l.8") 570g (20.1 oz) (without batteries) 143 x 91 x 78mm (5.6" x 3.6" x 3.1") 740g (26.1 oz) with 50mm f/1.8 lens (without batteries)

* The above specifications are based on the results of tests conducted by Konica's.

* The specifications and external appearance of this product are subject to alteration without notice.


Thank you for your purchase of the Konica FT-1 Motor. The Konica FT-1 Motor is the result of a combination of state of the art electronic technology with Konica's 100 plus years of camera design innovation. The FT-1 Motor combines numerous camera features pioneered by Konica like automatic loading, automatic winding, automatic exposure, and shutter priority into a sleek, lightweight SLR camera. Of course, the full range of Konica Hexanon lenses will fit the FT-1 Motor like they have fit all Konica SLR cameras since 1967. In addition, the FT-1 Motor is compatible with the complete line of electronic accessories developed specifically for the Konica F cameras, making the camera a versatile fun system instrument. The addition of an X-24 dedicated flash will complete your Konica FT-1 Motor camera outfit. For the correct use of your Konica FT-1 Motor, we hope that you will carefully read this instruction booklet and continue to enjoy taking pictures with your new Konica camera.

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