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USING YOUR KONICA AUTOREFLEX-T3:

SEVEN BASIC STEPS

1. Insert the two 1.35 Volt mercury photographic batteries supplied with your camera into the compartment at bottom of camera. (This supplies power to the CdS meter.) 2. Load camera. Konica's "Insta-Grip" take-up spool assures trouble-free operation, 3. Set ASA rating required for your film speed.4.butkus.org 4. Move Aperture Control Ring to "AK" position ("EE" on some Lenses).

5. Select desired shutter speed. (For most shots, 1/125th is recommended.)

6. Focus add compose picture in viewfinder.

7. Shoot...as long as the needle in the finder is in the "white" area, you pictures will be perfectly exposed automatically!

MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS OF KONICA AUTOREFLEX-T3

Camera Type: 35mm TTL (Through-the-Lens metering) AEC (Automatic Exposure Control) SLR (Single-Lens-Reflex)

Film: Standard 35mm 20 or 36-exposure cassettes

Format: 24x36mm

Standard Lens Options: Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 (6 elements, 5 groups) 
                Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.4 (7 elements, 6 groups)
                Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f/1.2 (7 elements, 6 groups)
                Minimum Focusing Distance: 17.4" from film plane

Lens Mount: Konica Bayonet (47mm diameter) Flange/Film Distance: 40.5mm

Aperture Control System: Automatically sets correct f/stop (or fractional f/stop) with all Konica Automatic Hexanon lenses

Shutter: Metallic, vertical-scanning Copal Square-S

Shutter Speeds: Convenient top-mounted selector for all speeds from I second to l/1000th second plus "B" (for time exposures)

Flash Synchronization: Electronic flash synchronization at all speeds to and including l/125th second; "M" synchronization for all flashbulb/cube types at all speeds to and including 1/1000th second. Locking PC flash cord terminals; "Hot" Shoe accepts cordless flash units, incorporates safety circuit breaker.

Self-Timer: Variable delay 4 - 10 seconds. Release lock prevents accidental use. Timer automatically locks up mirror stops down lens diaphragm at the beginning of cycle to insure ultimate stability at time of exposure.

Viewing System: Parallax-Free Single Lens Reflex System. Coated, eye-level pentaprism shows upright, unreversed image; apparent magnification 0.78X with 50mm lens.  Built-in Eyepiece Shutter shields meter from extraneous light.

Focusing Screens: Standard Konica Microdiaprism screen; optional Konica Split-image Rangefinder screen.4.butkus.org

In-Finder Readouts: "Control-Center" viewfinder shows all vital data at a glance: mode of operation (automatic or manual); exact shutter speed; exact lens aperture being set automatically; maximum aperture of lens; under/overexposure ranges; match-needle indicator for semi-automatic operation; meter coupling range indicator; battery-test indicator.

Reflex Mirror: Oversize, coated mirror prevents image cutoff in finder even with bellows extensions at 1:1 magnification. Mirror design permits automatic operation even with extreme wide-angle lenses. Instant-return mirror action prevents image blackout after exposure.

Exposure Control System: Fully Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) system detects and sets correct lens aperture (or fractional aperture) automatically, based on information obtained from dual through-the-lens CdS cells located in pentaprism. Metering system automatically matches acceptable to match focal length of lens: provides virtual spot readings with wide-angle lenses, center-weighted readings with standard lenses, integrating readings with telephoto lenses.

Meter Power Source: Two 1.35 Volt mercury batteries, photographic type (Mallory PX-675, Ever ready EPX-675, or equivalent). Built-in battery test circuit. Top mounted On/Off switch conserves energy when meter not in use.4www.butkus.org

Meter Coupling (Sensitivity) Range: 98,304:1 (EV 1.5-EV 18 with f/1.2 lens and ASA 100 film). Meter coupling range automatically indicated by red flag in viewfinder, which shifts if coupling range is exceeded by existing illumination with film type in use.

Film Speed Range: ASA 12-3200 (Equivalent DIN 12 - 36 for European films).

Exposure "Memory" Lock: Memorizes and holds exposure reading to allow precise meter operation in backlit or spot lit situations; operates via shutter release or self-timer.

Loading: Konica Insta-Grip Loading (IGL) system uses multi-slotted take-up spool to grip film securely.

Multiple Exposure Control: Allows convenient, foolproof multiple exposures; spring loaded switch permits winding of shutter without advancing film or exposure counter.

Shutter-Ready Indicator: Signals Green when shutter has been wound, Red if not wound.

Unloading: Oversize rapid-rewind crank permits rewinding within seconds; cutaway film cassette chamber allows drop. out cassette removal.

Dimensions: With standard lenses: 5.9" wide, 3.9" high, 3.6" deep. Body only: 5.9" wide, 3.9" high, 1.8" deep.

Weights: Body: 26 oz.

Lenses: 50mm f/1.7: 8.5 oz.
            50mm f/1.4: 10.2 oz.
            57mm f/1.2: 16.2 oz.

INSERTING BATTERIES; METER ON/OFF SWITCH

Open Battery Compartment (45) by fuming me cover counter-clockwise as shown. Remove batteries from protective packing (handle them by the edges to keep me surfaces clean). If the batteries appear to have a thin deposit of dust on them, wipe clean with a dry cloth.

Insert the two batteries into the compartment, with "+" sides facing up. (For your convenience, + & - indicators are marked in the compartment.)

After the batteries are in the chamber, replace cover.4.butkus.org

Combined Meter On/Off Switch and Shutter Lock
When not using yow camera, you win extend battery life Generally from one to two years) by turning the Meter On/Off Switch (3) to the "Off' position. (Simultaneously, this prevents accidental exposures by locking the Shutter Release Button (l).)

When you're ready to take your next picture, turn this switch back to the "On" position: now, the meter and shutter will operate (For extra convenience, operating the Transport Lever (14) when this switch is in the "Off' position automatically turns it to "On" for you.'

Battery Check

Remove lens by pressing Lens Lock Release Button (28) tuning lens as shown. Set film speed at ASA 100,  shutter speed at 1/125th. Now, turn the Meter On/Off Switch (3) past the "Off" position to the engraved "C" (Check). If the Needle (51) in the viewfinder points to the Battery Test Indicator (52), your batteries are in good condition. Additionally, this also provides verification that the meter movement is correctly "zeroed" or aligned -- an extremely valuable feature.

Generally, it's not necessary to check batteries frequently; mercury batteries have exceptionally long, stable fife (generally one year or more). It makes sense to check them (as outlined above) before going on extended trip, or anytime needle movement seems sluggish (or stops) when you're taking pictures. Prolonged heat "d moisture may reduce battery life. Always keep your camera (and any spare batteries) in a cool, dry place. And, when obtaining new batteries, make certain they are photographic type 1.35 Volt PX-675(Mallory PX-675 Eveready EPX675, or exact equivalent). Many other batteries are similar in appearance, but the difference in voltage construction may cause incorrect exposures.

To Remove the Lens from your Camera:

Grip lens securely in one hand. With the other hand, hold the camera body and press the Lens Lock Release Button (28). Holding this in, twist the lens counterclockwise until the two Red dots (one on the camera body, mid one on the lens) line up. The lens may now be removed.

Note: When the lens is removed, be sure not to touch the interior of the camera. If the lens will be left off the camera for any length of time, a Konica Body Cap will protect veer camera from dust and dirt.

To Mount the Lens on your Camera:
Line up the Red dot on the lens with the matching dot on the camera body; the lens win "seat" into the body easily. Now, grip the lens and turn it clockwise gently until it "clicks" into place. No further adjustments are required!

FILM LOADING

Loading your KonicaAutoreflex-T3 is exceptionally fast, accurate, "d foolproof, because of Konica's Insta-Grip Load take up spool..."other Konica innovation. Here's how: 1. Press down Camera Back Lock (29), and swing the back open.4.butkus.org 2 Slide the film cassette into the Cassette Chamber (31) as shown above.

3. Pull out enough film to reach the Take-Up Spool(38). Insert film end into the slot (39) in the spool. The film will be gripped instantly as you . .

4. Advance the Film Transport Lever (14) one full stroke. Make sure that the sprocket holes in the film engage the Sprocket Wheel (37) in your camera.

5. Close the camera back. Gently, turn the Film Rewind Crank (24) until resistance is felt (this takes up the slack of the film within the cassette).

6. Press the Shutter Release Button (1) "d operate the transport lever until the Number I appears in the center of the Film Counter (2).

To Check Film Advance
It's easy to make sure your camera is loaded correctly. While operating the transport lever, watch the Film Transport Indicator (23) to see if it rotates. If it does you know that film is going through properly; if it doesn't it s not.


Shutter Ready Indicator
When you haven't used yaw camera for some time, it's hard to remember whether or not the shutter is wound. This easily-seen Indicator (17) tells you at a glance: if it shows Red, you didn't. If it's Green, you did.. and you're ready to shoot.

Film-Type Tab Holder
After you've loaded your camera, tear off the end of the film carton add insert it here (42); after unloading, remove the tab. Result: you know at a glance if me camera is loaded... "and what kind of film is inside.

Eyepiece Shutter
Yow Konica's Automatic Exposure Control system reads the light that it sees when the shutter release is pressed. In ordinary picture-taking, your eye is placed close to the eyepiece for viewing; this effectively prevents stray light from influencing the meter reading.
In some situations, you may press the shutter release when your eye is not at the eyepiece. For example, you may be taking close-up photographs with the camera attached to a tripod or copy stand; or, you may be taking a picture in a crowd by holding the camera above your head, as high as possible. In such situations, always turn the Eyepiece Shutter Lever (33) to "CL" (Closed). The shutter now fully covers me eyepiece, "and no stray light can" enter. After the exposure, return the eyepiece shutter to Open position.

SHUTTER SPEEDS AND LENS APERTURES

Your KonicaAutoreflex-T3 has a metal Copal Square-S focal plane shutter, with the control dial conveniently located on top of the camera. This unique shutter is noted for exceptional accuracy even under extremes of temperature and climate, and is virtually impervious to damage or deterioration in normal use. This shutter, because of its exceptionally fast (7.5 milliseconds) traverse time, permits use of electronic flash at all speeds to add including 1/125m second (this speed is marked in red on the shutter speed dial). Flashbulbs or flashcubes of By type may be used at all speeds, including l/l000th second.

At "B", the shutter remains open as long as the Release Button (1) is depressed. (For details on taking Time exposures, see page 33.)

Speeds may be changed at my time, whether or not me shutter is wound. If your camera will be out of operation for several months, it's desirable to release me shutter to minimize tension. For anything less m" several months, however, this precaution is not necessary.

Like your eye, your camera lens has an iris, generally called me diaphragm. Open it up and it admits more light, close it down, it admits less. The; amount of light b indicated by f/stops (also known as "apertures"): f/2.8 admits half as much light as f/2; f/4 admits one-quarter as much as f/2, add so on.
When a Konica Automatic Hexagon lens h mounted on a Konica Autoreflex-T3, the iris or aperture automatically closes to the correct f/stop before the picture is taken. The needle in the viewfinder shows the actual f/stop being set After me exposure, the aperture automatically reopens to the widest position, giving you a brilliant image for easiest viewing while focusing.

Uncoupled lenses and accessories may also be used with your camera's metering system. (For details, see pages 17 - 18).

AUTOMATIC AND NON-AUTOMATIC OPERATION

Automatic Operation:
With a Konica Automatic Hexanon lens on your Konica Autoreflex-T3, just check me indicator needle in the viewfinder, which shows the exact aperture the camera is selecting...and shoot! The automatic aperture mechanism sets this lens opening for you at the moment of exposure-and you can concentrate on your subject, instead of your camera This is the decisive advantage of the Konica Autoreflex system.4.butkus.org

Semi-Automatic Operation:
Yet, this amazingly precise instrument actually allows more actual control of aperture and shutter than most non-automatic cameras, because shutter and aperture are cross coupled, with easily-seen in-finder readouts to tell you exactly what your camera's doing at an times. Thus, if you wish to use a specific lens aperture for maximum (or minimum) depth-of-field, just change the shutter speed until me aperture you want is indicated by the needle. With the Konica Autoreflex~T3, you see the exact lens aperture being used at ad times! (Semi-Automatic operation is also possible with uncoupled lenses and accessories; see page 23.)

Manual Operation:
Full manual operation is possible at any time, with any lens or accessory: just move your Hexanon AR lens off the AE (EE) position, dial the desired aperture, choose your shutter speed...and shoot. (The meter indicator continues functioning for information purposes only.)

"CONTROL CENTER" VIEWFINDER

As long as me Meter Needle (51) is in the white area between me upper (50) and lower (54) red bands, shoot...your picture will be perfectly exposed!
The upper red band (50) also shows you the maximum aperture of me lens in use; in the illustration on the opposite page, an f/1.7 lens is on the camera, so the band rests between f/1.4 and f/2. When you mount a faster or dower lens on the camera, this band win more up or down to show the new maximum aperture (and, simultaneously, the new underexposure zone.)

"Your Konica's sensitive through-the-lens meter automatically determines correct exposure over an exceptionally wide range of lighting conditions...with ASA 100 film, from a subject so dimly-lit it requires an exposure of 1/2 second at f/1.7 to a scene almost 50,000 times brighter - so bright it requires an exposure of l/l000th second at f/16! Within this basic "range" of meter sensitivity, the red band (50) in the viewfinder remains at a position corresponding to the maximum aperture of your lens (f/1.7 in the illustration).

Under certain conditions, the red band (50) will drop below me maximum-aperture position. For example, with an f/1.7 lens and ASA 100 film, selecting a shutter speed of one second will cause me red band to drop down to a position between f/2 "d f/2.8. Here, your camera is preventing incorrect exposure by actually showing you that, with this film/lens/shutter-speed combination, f/2.4 is the widest lens opening at which your camera will automatically operate. As always, your photograph will be perfectly exposed, so long as the Meter Indicator Needle (51) does not go into the red-band. Thus, with your Konica Autoreflex-A3 you need never worry about whether or not you're operating within your meter's "coupling range" - You are and will obtain a perfectly-exposed photograph automatically, so long as the meter needle is out of the red!

Konica's Control-Center viewfinder also shows you:

1) Underexposure Indicator for f/1.2 Lens (46)

2) "M" (manual) Exposure Indicator, (49), which appears automatically when your Hexanon AR lens is off Automatic position (or when uncoupled lenses or accessories are used);

3) Battery Test Indicator (52)

4) Complete Aperture Scale (53)

5) Exact Shutter Speed in Use (48), and

6) Match Needle Index Mark for stop-down metering with uncoupled lenses or accessories (47).

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