Konica S3 Konica S III

Konica SIII, presented in 1963, is a classic rangefinder with a fixed lens of its time; perhaps even a classic rangefinder with a fixed lens of its time. Model 47/1,9 Hexanon is not as legendary as the earlier model 48/2, but she probably at least as good, in other words, this is one of the best lenses ever installed on a rangefinder with fixed lens


The lens focuses to 3 feet (0.9 meters) using a convenient focus legs, moves about 60 degrees: a typical example of "fast" Japanese focus compared to the rather long course of the German focus cameras.

A built-in selenium meter on the elements, here there is no dependence on the battery - it is connected both with the aperture ring (with an even interval of f / 16 without fasteners), and the ring shutter. Film speed (ASA and DIN) is set using the lever moving into the slot at the bottom of the lens, from ASA 10 / DIN 11 to 800 ASA / 30 DIN