1973
The new generation of the Konica Autoreflex T came in 1973 as the T3. It further improved upon its predecessors – and with later serials of the model – a permanently mounted prism hotshoe (the prism hotshoe on the T and T2 was removeable). The T3 is a fully mechanical camera that offers shutter-priority AE. Batteries are only needed to power the meter. These cameras are relatively robust, and many can still be found in working order. If you’d like to try the Konica system, I recommend picking up the T3. While the T and T2 are excellent cameras, the T3 is the most refined.
Technicals Specifications:
Original List Price (1973): $310.00
(w/50 1.7)
Price in 2020 Dollars: $1790.14*
Manufacturer: Konishiroku Photo Industry Co., Ltd.
Model: Konica Autoreflex T3
Year Introduced: 1973
Film Format: 35mm
Lens: Konica Bayonet K/AR
Shutter: Vertical-travel metal focal plane
Self-timer: yes
Shutter Speeds: 1″-1/1000, B
Shutter Release: on top
Built-in Meter: yes
Film Speed/ASA Range: 12-3200
Flash Sync: 1/125, hotshoe, PC-terminal
Film Advance: on top
Frame Counter: yes
Exposure Modes: Manual, Shutter-priority
Finder: Fixed Pentaprism
Mirror: Instant return
Battery: 2 x PX625
Other points of note: First versions of the T3 had the same removeable prism hotshoe as the T and T2. Later in the production run they included a permanently-mounted hotshoe. This version is often referred to as T3n.
*Based on current information at
in2013dollars.com
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