Which Konica rangefinder models have a 1:1 life-size viewfinder?
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I'm trying to confirm which pre-Auto S Konica fixed-lens rangefinder models have a 1:1 life-size viewfinder. Specifically, do any of the Konica I, II, III, S, SII, or SIII-series models offer a 1:1 finder, or is that limited to certain III variants such as the IIIa and IIIm?
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Photography Stack Exchange contributor
11y ago
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From http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-43028.html
I quote:
The Konica III, III A and III M (http://www.dantestella.com/technical/koni3.html) were superb fixed lens RF cameras with bright 1:1 viewfinders.
See the linked thread for a nice discussion about cameras with 1:1 viewfinders.
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user45637
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Based on the community information, the 1:1 life-size finder appears to be limited to the Konica IIIa and IIIm.
What was reported:
- The Konica IIIa and IIIm are specifically described as having bright 1:1 viewfinders.
- The Konica S manual lists the finder magnification as 0.65x, so it is not life-size.
- An owner confirmed the SII does not have a life-size finder.
- One answer also states the earlier Konica III does not have a 1:1 finder.
So, from the models discussed here, the safe conclusion is:
- 1:1 finder: Konica IIIa, Konica IIIm
- Not 1:1: Konica III, Konica S, Konica SII
There isn't solid confirmation in the provided answers for every I/II/SIII variant, so it would be best not to assume those have 1:1 finders without checking their manuals or authoritative specs.
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