Konica FC-1 User manual

Thank you for your purchase of the Konica FC-1. Like its sister model, the FS-1, which
              is highly reputed, the Konica FC-1 is a shutter speed-priority TTL-AE SLR which is
          equipped with the world's biggest and most versatile central processing unit (CPU).
           Incorporating an easy film loading system, it is a perfected camera readily usable even
         by a photographic layman. With the Konica Auto-Winder F (available for separate sale),
                 it is possible to take pictures in succession at 1.5 f.p.s., giving full play to the
          performance of the Konica FC-1 .




--Contents--


Nomenclature of Parts ...... 4                  Warning for Run-down of Battery Cells 27

Steps for Photographing 8                         Selection of Shutter Speed 28

How to Use the Strap 10                         Aperture vs Depth-of-Field 29

Mounting and Dismounting of Lens 11             Infrared Compensation Mark 29

Inserting of Battery Cells 12                  Manual Photography, 30

Battery Check . . . . . . . . . 13                   Exposure Compensation for

Film Loading 14                                Backlight Photography 31

Film Transport Flicker ~ 17                     Photographing with Self-Timer 32

Setting of Film Speed Reading 18           B (Bulb) Exposure 33

Setting Lens to AE 19                         Photography with the Auto-Winder 34

Setting of Shutter Speed 19                        Electronic Flash Photography 36

Training of the Camera 20                     Stopped-down Metering Method 38

Focusing 21                                     Precautions for Use 39

AE (Automatic Exposure) Photography.... 22       Specifications of the Konica FC-1 40

Film Rewind 23                                 Accessories 42

LED Information in Viewfinder 24              Konica Interchangeable Lenses 46

Under- and Over-Exposure Warnings 26          Depth-of-Field Tables 50


NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS

Auto-Winder for quicker response





Steps for Photographing





1. insert battery cells. (P.12)
                                                 4. Set the AE position. (P.19)
2.Load a roll of film. (P.14)
                                                 5. Determine the shutter speed. (P.19)
3. Set the film speed. (P.18)





6. Focus the lens. (P.21)
                                                 9. Wind the film. (P.22)

7. Slightly depress the shutter release button
                                            10. Rewind the film, which has been
and ascertain the correct exposure. (P.22)
                                         completely exposed. (P.23)

8. Frame the subject and release the shutter.
(P.20)

How to Use the Strap





1 ) Undo the stoppers on the strap.

2) Run one end of the strap through the strap eyelet on one side and secure it; repeat the
operation for the other side.

· The strap should be fixed onto the camera in such a way that the mark Konica on the
stoppers is visible on both sides.



Mounting and Dismounting of Lens

                                           To install a lens, align the red
                                                        dot of the lens with the lens
                                                   mount/dismount indicator
                                                            (red dot) of the camera body
                                                  and lightly sink the lens into
                                                           the camera body. Hold the
                                                           lens and turn it clockwise
                                                                 until it stops with a clicking
                                                      sound.

To remove the lens, hold the base of the lens and turn it counterclockwise, while the lens interchange button is
kept depressed. Take out the lens when the red dot of the lens comes in line with the lens mount/dismount
indicator of the camera body (red dot).

· When the lens is detached, see to it that dust will not come in the camera and lens barrel and the lens surface
will not be either scratched or marred with fingerprints. Under any circumstances, do not touch the inner parts
of the camera.

Inserting of Battery Cells


                                                      1 ) Remove the cover of the
                                                                    battery chamber by turning it
                                                              counterclockwise with a coin.

                                                                           2), Turn the cover of the battery
                                                       chamber upside down, put its
                                                         edge under the red mark of the
                                                                    battery case and pull up the case
                                                                      to remove the case from the
                                                                    battery chamber.


3) Open the cover of the battery case. Push open the arrow-marked part of the cover using your fingertip.

· Use four 1.5V alkaline battery cells LR44 or silver oxide battery cells SR44 (Eveready S-76, Mallory MS-76).
Absolutely avoid the mixed use of both types of battery cells. (these are standard button batteries, but check the
expiration dates)

· This camera cannot operate without batteries.


                                                                      4) Wipe the surface of each
                                                                         battery cell with a piece of
                                                                  dry cloth. Set the four
                                                                         battery cells into position
                                                                  with the "+" plus side up
                                                             and close the cover.


5) Align the red mark of the battery case with that of the battery chamber and push the case into the chamber
until it does not move further. Tightly screw in the cover on the chamber.

· When your camera is not to be used for a long period, take out the battery cells.

· To put battery cells out of the battery case, insert the tip of a pencil into the hole of the lower side and push the
battery, and it will come out with ease.

Battery Check
Slightly depress the shutter button while looking through the finder, and you will see the aperture indicator LED
on the left-hand side will burn or flicker.
If the voltage of the battery cells has run down, the LED will flicker alternately at the intermediate point
between M and f/1.4 and at f/22. The battery cells are serviceable when the indicator lamp burns or flickers at
other points.

Film Loading
· The Konika FC-1 uses all standard 35mm 12-, 20-, 24-, 36 exposure film cassettes.

The film loading system of the Konica FC-1 is so designed that a roll of film may be loaded with ease and
certainty, as the film is set into the prescribed position the back cover is closed and the film transport lever is
locked to transport it to the first frame for exposure.





                                                  2) Insert a cassette into the cassette chamber and
                                            push the film rewind knob down to the original
1 ) Pull up the film rewind knob and then pull it
                                                      position. If the knob stops halfway, turn it
with bigger force, and the back cover will open.
                                               clockwise and counterclockwise, and the knob
                                                     will go down.



3) Pull out the film while slightly depressing the film outlet of the cassette. Stretch it out until it comes over the
roller. Place it on the roller.


                                             For film with a longer leader, pull it out until the
                                                                first two or three perforations on the upper side
                                      make their appearance.

                                    Make sure that the film does not warp and that
                                                   the film outlet of the cassette is not lifted out.

4) Push down the back cover and make sure that it is tightly
                                       closed.

                                      5) Wind the film transport lever until it does not move
Push the film leader onto the film
                                          further. Repeat this action three or four times until the figure
channel on the lower side.
                                    "1" appears in the film counter.
                            As long as the film transport flicker turns during the course
                                      of this action, the film is being transported properly
                                  There is no need to click the shutter during this time.



Film Transport Flicker


                            If the film is being transported properly, the film transport flicker will turn
                    each time the film transport lever is wound. This feature makes it possible to
                       ascertain the film wind and its rewind.





                         Insert the end portion of the film box into the film memo holder located on
                       the back cover to remind you of the film type in the camera. You may also
                         insert a piece of white paper to write notes.





                       In case you use long-footage film and feed a film cassette, the film in this
                        cassette may be loaded with its tip cut at right angles. For this case, too,
                      follow the previous instruction for loading. Correctly insert the film tip into
                       the film roller.

Setting of Film Speed Reading




                        Turn the ASA set dial and align the ASA film speed reading of the
                             film loaded in your camera with the index mark visible in the ASA
                          speed indicator window.





Setting Lens to AE




                             In AE (Automatic Exposure) photography turn the lens aperture ring to
                             the AE position. A safety lock will prevent accidental change.





Setting of Shutter Speed



                        Turn the shutter speed dial and align the shutter speed reading with the
                          index mark. The dial is so designed that it revolves endlessly as it is
                          manipulated by the tip of the forefinger while the camera is held in you
                           hands. The yardsticks for AE photography are 1/125-1/250 sec.
                          outdoors and 1/30-1/60 sec. indoors with ASA 100 film.




Training of the Camera
To take sharp and beautiful pictures, it is important to accustom yourself to the proper training of your camera
so that it will not be jarred when a picture is taken. Tightly hold your camera in your hands and put it onto your
face. Keeping tightly to your body the elbow of the arm which holds the camera, train your camera in a stable
posture.

· For picture-taking at speeds slower than 1/30 sec., it is advisable to use a cable switch (available for separate
sale) and a tripod to prevent the camera from being accidentally jarred.

Focusing

                                          The range which is visible the finder is the frame
                                                    of picture. A split image is provided to the center
                                                    of the field of view. The periphery around the
                                                               split image is a micro-diaprism and the other
                                                      section is a mat plane. Any of these sections may
                                              be used for sharp focusing.

                                          Coupled to the focusing ring: Bring the upper
                                                        half of an image in line with the lower half at the
                                                     split-image section for focusing.

                                           At the micro-diaprism section, the lens will be
                                                   sharply focused on the subject when the image
                                                     stops flickering and is visible clearly.

At the mat section, focusing may easily be done with a close-up or telephoto lens.


AE (Automatic Exposure) Photography




                         Slightly depress the shutter button with bulb of the forefinger,
                     and the LED aperture indicator situated on the left-hand side of
                         the field of view of the finder will light up, making it possible to
                          ascertain the correct exposure.




If the LED lights up at any aperture reading between f/2-22, the lens will be stopped down to the indicated
aperture for the correct exposure. For example, the LED lights up at f/5.6 with the shutter speed set to 1/250
sec., the lens will be stopped down to f/5.6 at 1/250 sec.

In actuality, the lens aperture may work at the intermediate point between LED-indicator readings.

When the correct exposure has been a reached, release the shutter.

When priority is to be given to the determination of a lens aperture, turn the shutter speed dial while
looking through the finder, slightly press down the shutter button and change the shutter speed so that the LED
will be turned on at the reading of the desired lens aperture.

Wind the Film
When the shutter has been released, wind the film by one frame for another exposure. Pull the film transport
lever a little toward you, and it will be easy to put the finger on the lever. From there, turn the lever until it does
not move further, and the film will be transported by one frame for another shot.

Film Rewind
When the prescribed number of frames has been exposed on the film Start rewinding the film





                            2) Flip up the film rewind
                                                       3) The film rewind will be
                          crank and turn it in the
1) Push the film rewind                             completed when the pressure on
                         arrow in direction and the
button on the bottom of the                          your finger suddenly reduces and
                            film will be taken up on
camera body inwards, and                              the film transport flicker stops
                             the feed cassette spool.
the button will be locked.                              blinking open the back and
                           Here, the film transport
                                              remove the cassette.
                               flicker will light up.

The sunken film rewind button will return to the original position when the film wind lever is wound.

LED Information in Viewfinder
When the shutter button is lightly depressed by the bulb of the forefinger, photographing data will be shown in
the finder. The red-colored LED with which all data, aperture values and warnings for the prevention of
photographing errors, are so arranged as to be readily understood, will be turned on or flicker.





· In AE photography under a fluorescent lamp, there are cases in which two LEDs for indication of the correct
aperture value are seen turned on. This phenomenon is caused by the flickering of the fluorescent lamp, so
pictures can continuously be taken.

(1) Indication of the correct aperture value -- The LED for one of the aperture values from f/1.4 to f/22 will be
turned on, indicating the correct aperture value in AE photography.

(2)Warning against an under-exposure --The LED for f/1.0 (intermediate between M and f/1.4) will flicker.

(3) Warning against an over-exposure - The LED for f/22 will flicker.

(4) Manual indication - The LED for M will flicker and the LED for some of the aperture values between f/1.4
and f/22 will be turned on indicating the correct exposure (with the use of a Hexanon AR lens).

(5) Warning against a rundown of the cells-- The LEDs for f/1.0 (intermediate between M and f/1.4) and f/22
will alternately flicker.

(6) Indication for stopped-down metering - The LED of f/1.0 (in between M and f/1.4) is the fixed-point mark,
and the correct exposure will be assured when the mark is turned on. The LED flickers at M.

(7) Indication for completed recharge of the electronic flash unit--When the recharge of the exclusive electronic
light unit (X-24) is completed, the LED either for f/5.6 or f/11 will flicker.


Under- and Over- Exposure Warnings



                     Under-Exposure Warning: When the shutter button is slightly
                          depressed, the LED at f/1.0 (intermediate point between M and f/1.4) will
                              flicker. Any picture taken in this situation will be under-exposed. Choose
                        a slower shutter speed and ascertain that the correct exposure is secured,
                         before the shutter button is pressed down.





                      Over-Exposure Warning: When the shutter button is depressed, the
                 LED at f/22 will flicker, suggesting an over-exposure. Choose a faster
                            shutter speed.




Warning for Run-Down of Battery Cells


                 New battery cells generally remain good for a year or so. When the
                           battery cells have run down, the LEDs at f/1.0 (intermediate point
                       between M and f/1.4) and f/22 will alternately flicker, warning the run-
                      down. In this situation, change the cells with new ones. The battery cells
                   may be changed during the course of photographing. Take care not to do
                              this in sunlight.

In the unlikely event that the camera is used with run down or deal batteries, please take note of the following.

· If pictures are continuously taken in spite of the warning, the mirror will remain lifted. In this situation, change
the battery cells with new ones and depress the shutter button, and the mirror will be put back into normal
operation. During this time do not rewind the film.

· During low battery power condition, the correct exposure LED will light, and the under and over exposure
warning LED's will cycle (pulse) at a faster rate.

· For stopped-down metering with a warning for a drop in voltage, the correct exposure will be assured the LED
of f/1.0 (in between M and f/1.4) will stop flickering and will be turned on.


Selection of Shutter Speed
The shutter speeds range from B. 2, 1 to 1/1000 sec. The shutter speeds are calibrated on the dial. An
intermediate point between readings is not usable, so make sure that the dial clicks into position.

Basis for Shutter Speed Selection
Your camera is equipped with a system of giving priority to shutter speed. Depending on the brightness and
movement of a subject, a shutter speed may be optionally selected.
In a broad term, the recommended shutter speed is 1/125 to 1/250 sec. for outdoor photography and 1/30 to 1/60
sec. for indoor shooting. For a moving subject, determine the shutter speed in the following manner:

1) If you want a moving subject to look still in a finished picture, select a fast speed from a range of 1/250 to
1/1000 second

2) If you want to stress the movement of a moving subject, select a slow speed from a range of 1/30 to 1/60
second.

Aperture VS Depth-of-Field



                            When the lens is focused on a subject. there is a
                                      range around the subject which will be clearly
                                   be delineated in a finished picture. This range is
                               known as a depth of field.



 1) The larger the aperture value (i.e., the smaller the lens aperture), 2) the longer the camera-to-subject
distance, 3) the shorter the focal length, the greater the depth of field. The depth of field is shallow for the area
in front of the focal point and deep for the area behind. The actual depth may be known by checking the depth-
of-field scale.

Reading of Depth-of-Field Scale
For a depth-of-field scale, identical aperture readings are calibrated in parallel on both sides of the distance
index mark. The range which is sandwiched between a pair of identical aperture readings is a depth of field in
which the image will be clearly delineated in a finished picture
For example, when the camera-to-subject distance is 7m with a 40mm standard lens, the depth of field will be
about 5~10m for f/4 and about 3m to infinity for f/8.

Infrared Compensation mark
The red-colored "4" on the depth-of-field scale is an infrared compensation mark, which is used for a
compensation of the focal point with the use of infrared film. For example, if the camera-to-subject distance is
infinity, the infinity mark will be brought in line with the infrared compensation mark.

Manual Photography

                                 To manually set the exposure with your
                                      Konica FC-1, merely set the lens to any
                                            aperture other than the AE position. A red
                            LED will pulse at the "M" mark in the
                                          viewfinder to signify manual operation.

                                   The Konica FC-1 through the lens (TTL) --
                                         automatic exposure ( A E ) system operates
                                                  at al I times, even during manual operation
                                           displaying the correct exposure in the
                                            viewfinder, for the scene, even though you
                                      have set an aperture and shutter speed
                                        combination manually.

· After manual photography, be sure to reset the AE mark.

Exposure Compensation for Backlight Photography

                            In normal TTL-AE photography, the correct exposure may
                        be obtained. However, in a situation where the subject is in
                             backlight, where there is much difference between the bright
                        and dim parts of the main subject's periphery, or where it is
                             desirable to produce special effects in a finished picture, the
                         exposure may be compensated to raise the effects.
                            In a situation where the subject is dark against a bright
                        background scene

                      The AE responds to the overall bright background and in
                      some cases the subject may appear dark (underexposed ).
                         For such situations

                       1 ) You may change the ASA scale by half to compensate
                             for the backlight situation and shoot in AE mode Example:
                 ASA of film 400, change ASA scale to 200 or
                           2) You may note the aperture LED in the viewfinder and
                         manually set the aperture ring on the lens by one stop. For
                         example: meter reading AE=f11, set lens manually to f8.

In a situation where the subject is bright and the background dark, reverse the above instructions

1) Double the ASA number. Example: 400 to 800 or 2) You may read the aperture in the viewfinder and set the
lens manually to the next f stop. Example: meter reading f5.6--set lens manually to f8.

· After special exposure photography, be sure to reset the AE mark, and/or reset the ASA speed dial to the
correct sensitivity of the film.

Photographing with Self-Timer


                                   Push down the self-timer switch, and the LED
                                           will start flickering, indicating that the self"
                                        timer is put into operation. The duration that
                                         the self-timer remains set is about 10 see, and
                                         the instant at which the shutter may be released
                                      with the flickering of the LED getting
                                        gradually faster.


Shield the eyepiece: When the self-timer is to be used, or when a picture is to be taken with the eye kept
detached from the eyepiece, place the eyepiece cap in the accessory grooves so that stray light will not fall into
the eyepiece. Otherwise, the correct exposure will not be assured.





B (Bulb) Exposure


                 The B (bulb) exposure mechanism is used for an exposure of more
                     than three seconds. Set the shutter speed dial to B and depress the
                       shutter button, and the shutter will be opened. When the finger is
                    detached from the button the shutter will be closed. If your camera
                           is set to manual and a desired shutter speed, a longtime exposure
                may be made.


· For a protracted exposure with B (bulb) exposure, use new battery cells.

· For a time (B) exposure, it is advisable to use a tripod and a Konica Cable Switch which are available from
your photo dealer.

· Fit the cable switch into the accessory terminal connector. The accessory terminal connector is also the
attachment point for a Radio Control Set and Intervalo Timer.

Photography with the Auto-Winder

                              The Auto-winder F. used in conjunction with the
                                Konica FC-1 makes possible auto-loading and
                                   continuous shooting at 1.5 frames per second.

                               Continuous Shooting -Continuously depressing
                                      the shutter button permits continuous shooting.
                                 Linked up with a shutter-priority AE meter
                              moving objects in a location with strongly varying
                                          light can be continuously shot.

                                   Single frame shooting - If the shutter button is
                                  immediately released after the shot is taken, one
                                 frame shooting become possible with the film
                                     automatically advancing one frame at a time.

Mounting to the camera - Turn the Auto-winder power switch to "OFF',, insert the guide pin into the guide
hole on the bottom of the camera body, line up the mounting screw and tighten the mounting knob firmly.

Auto-loading


                                   1) Please be certain to turn OFF the auto winder
                             power switch.

                                   2) Load the film the same as is normally done
                                    without, the auto winder; that is, pulling out the film
                                   lead for enough to cover the roller and loading
                                    properly.

                                   3) Close the back cover and turn ON the Auto
                                winder power switch. The auto winder's red
                                   operation lamp will turn on and the film will be
                                   automatically advanced to frame 1. The film
                                     transport flicker turns at this time, indicates that the
                                   film is moving properly.



Film Rewind
1) When finished shooting a roll, the auto winder will stop and the operating indicator lamp will come on. Turn
off the auto winder power switch.
2) Rewind film by firmly depressing the rewind button on the bottom of the auto winder, which is linked up to
the camera.

Electronic Flash Photography
During the night or in a dark room where AE photography is unsuitable, the use of the Konica X-24 Auto
electronic flash is recommended.

To use the Konica X-24 Auto Flash

                               1 ) Use four AA Alkaline or nickel cadmium rechargeable
                                          batteries to power the Konica X-24 auto flash.

                                      2) Attach the X-24 auto flash to the hotshoe a top the Konica
                               FC-1 camera and set the F value scale to distance green (f/5.6) or
                                      close range red (f11).





3) When the X-24 autoflash is charged--ready to shoot;
a. the shutter speed will automatically change to 1/100th second flash sync speed.
b. the aperture will automatically change to f5.6 or f11 as preselected on the X-24 scale.
c. the LED in the viewfinder at f5.6 or f11 will pulse indicating that the flash is ready.

If the picture is taken before the flash is ready, the picture will be exposed in AE mode. Be sure to observe the
under/over exposure warning signals.

The range for automatic flash is:

ASA 100 film f5.6  2.3 - 14.1 ft (0.7 - 4.3m)
              f11  2.3 - 6.9ft (0.7 - 2.1m)
ASA 400 film f5.6 3.3 - 28.2 ft (1.0 - 8.6m)
              f11  2.3 - 14.1 ft (0.7 - 4.3m)

· With flash photography using the self timer, check that the charge is complete before depressing the self timer
switch

· For shooting at stops other than X-24 please refer to the manual. However, please note the following in respect
to shooting at X-28.

Use of Other Types of Electronic Flash Units
An electronic light with a hot shoe, such as the Konica X-28, X-20 and X-14, may be electrically connected
simply by fitting it to the hotshoe clip.

With an electronic light without a hot shoe connector, insert the plug of its cord into the X flash contact taphole
of the camera body.

1) set the shutter speed to 1/60 sec. for all types electronic flash except Konica X-24 Autoflash.
2) set the lens aperture manually per the instructions of the electronic flash unit.
3) when using automatic flash units such as the Konica X-24, set the lens aperture as indicated by the autoflash.
4) for manual flash units, determine the correct aperture to set by dividing the guide number by the camera to
subject distance. Example: Using ASA 100 film with a Konica X-20 flash, you will get a guide number (GN) of
20, divided by the distance (5 meters) results in a lens aperture of f4 (20 . 5 = 4).
Synchronized with M. FP and MF bulbs at 1/30 sec. and slower shutter speeds.

Stopped-down Metering Method


                    With a Hexanon AR lens bearing an AE mark, the correct
                      exposure is determined at the full opening of the lens both in
               AE and manual photography, to determine the correct exposure
                          in a stopped-down metering situation.
                        1) A manual pre-set aperture Hexanon ARP lens or a manual
                          pre-set ARM lens is in use.
                        2) The AE cannot be used because of the use of an extension
                         ring or bellows.


3) A lens of some other make is used on a lens mount adapter.

Exposure Determination
For stopped-down metering, look through the finder and turn the aperture ring or the shutter speed dial, while
the shutter button is lightly depressed.
When the LED positioned between the "M" and "f/1,4" mark glows, you have set the correct exposure. The
LED will flicker at M when pictures are to be taken in a stop-down metering system.

· Stopped-down metering tends to be affected by the rays inversely straying into the eyepiece. Prevent the rays
with an eyecup or some other device.

· Stopped-down metering is also done for microscopic photography. Adjust the shutter speed according to the
brightness of the light source.

Precautions for Use
· Do not touch or otherwise dirty the lenses. If the lenses do get dirty, use a blower or brush to remove the dirt
and then wipe lightly with a soft cloth. When you do not intend to use the lenses, attach the lens cap and store.

· Use a soft brush or a blower to clean away dirt on the surface of the mirror of inside the film compartment,
and take care not to touch the mirror or shutter directly.

· If you leave the camera on a beach in summer, in a car exposed to direct sunlight, or in any hot and humid
location for a long period of time, the performance of the film and batteries will deteriorate, and the camera's
mechanisms may be adversely affected. Avoid, therefore, such locations.

· If your camera gets wet, take it as soon as possible to the nearest Konica camera service station. If water has
dripped onto the camera or if the camera has been exposed to a sea breeze, wipe it well with a dry cloth.

· The camera and its lenses do not take kindly to dust or moisture. Store them in a location which is dry and free
from dust. If you do not intend to use your camera for. a prolonged period of time, remove the batteries from the
battery compartment, place the camera inside a polythene bag along with a drying agent, seal the bag tightly and
store. Do not store the camera where there is any naphthalene.

· Get into the habit of inspecting your camera before using it.

Battery Cells
· When pictures are to be taken with the temperature standing at less than 0°C (32° F), use new battery cells. In
this situation, the performance of the battery cells will be lower than at normal temperature. Keep them warm.

· Even if an under-exposure warning appears at the temperature standing at less than 0 degrees C (32 degrees F)
the battery cells will be usable at normal temperature.

· When you know you will use the camera at a cold place, make sure that you will have spare battery cells and
keep them warm with your body or in some other means to prevent a drop in the battery performance.

Specifications of the Konica FC-1

Type: 35mm focal plane shutter TTL-AE single lense reflex camera. Auto-winder fitted outside

Film: 35mm film in cassette

Picture size: 24 x 36mm

Standard lens: Konica Hexanon AR 40mm f/1.8 (five groups and six elements) closest taking distance 0.45m

Mount: Bayonet-type Konica mount 11

Aperture mechanism: AE-type fully automatic aperture with smallest aperture at f/22.

Shutter: Digital-controlled, vertically travel electronic metal focal plane shutter

Shutter speeds: B,2, 1 ~ 1/1000sec.

Synchro: Hot shoe and X contact with synchro socket, automatically set to 1/100 sec. with exclusive Konica
Automatic Electronic Flash X-24. Manually set to 2 ~ 1/60 sec. with electronic flash other than X-24.
Synchronized with M. FP and MF bulbs at 1/30 sec. and slower shutter speeds

Self-timer. Digital-controlled electronic self timer

Finder: Pentaprism eye-level finder, magnification X0.67 (at infinity with 40mm standard lens), field-of-view
ratio 90°/O real-image alignment system with splitimage, microdiaprism and mat plane

View-finder information: LED for one of the apertures in range of f/1.4 ~ 22 lights for correct exposure in AE
photography. LED for f/1.0 (intermediate between M and f/1.4) flickers for under-exposure whereas LED for
f/22 flickers for an over-exposure. The LED for M flickers and that for one of the apertures in range of f/1.4 ~
22 lights up (in use of Hexanon AR lens). LEDs for f/1.0 (intermediate between M and f/1.4) and f/22
alternately flicker for a drop in voltage. LED for f/1.0 (intermediate between M and f/1.4) lights up for stopped-
down metering. LED for f/5.6 or f/11 flickers for electronic light charge with exclusive X-24

Exposure adjustment: TTL metering at full lens opening, shutter-speed priority aperture control system with
galliumarsenid-phosphorus compound photocell

· AE-type fully automatic aperture lens (metering at full lens opening): Automatic aperture control system with
priority given to shutter speed selection for AE photography reading of correct aperture value coupled to film
speed, shutter speed and f-value at full lens opening

· Manual aperture lens (stopped-down metering): System of alignment with fixed point coupled to film speed,
shutter speed and lens aperture

AE coupling range: With ASA 100 film and f/1.4 lens EV0 (at 2 sec. with f/1.4) ~ EV19 (at 1/1000 sec. with
f/22). With f/1.8 lens, EV0.7 (at 2 sec. with f/1.8) to EV19.

Coupled film speed range: ASA 25-1600

Film loading: Film may be transported to the first frame only with the manipulation of the film transport lever

Film wind: In an arc of 138° with a lever on the camera top, automatic film wind with Auto Winder

Film transport confirmation: A flicker indicator confirms film is properly winding

Film rewind: Crank type with rewind button returning to the original position with loading of new film

Film counter: Number of exposures counted. Returns to the original position with opening of the back cover

Battery cells: Four 1.5V alkaline battery cells LR44 or silver oxide battery cells SR-44 (Eveready S-76,
Mallory MS-76)

Others: Film transport flicker; exclusive wind mechanism (Konica Auto-Winder) may be fitted to the camera
to set the camera ready for another shot; film loading (Auto Loading); continuous picture taking at 1.5 f.p.s.
(with AA alkali dry cells); battery cells serviceable for 40 rolls of 36-exposure film (with AA alkali dry cells)

Dimensions and weight: 140x 72x89mm, 650g (including battery cells) with f/1.8 lens; 140x45x89mm, 5059
(including battery cells) without lens

· The specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Accessories

* Konica Auto-Winder F

                      The Konica Auto-Winder F is designed for exclusive use on
                            the Konica FC-1. Lightweight and compact, this winder may
                             easily fitted . to the camera. Pictures are taken with the
                             shutter button of the camera. Continuous and one-frame
                          shooting may be done in AE photography.

Wind: 1.5 f.p.s.
Shutter speed used: All speeds including B (bulb) Operation indicator: A light up at film wind and
continuously light up at film end.
Film loading: Turn on the main switch of the winder, and the camera will set to automatic loading,
Battery cells: AA alkali dry cells (four)
Rolls of film exposed: Over 40 rolls of 36-exposure film (with AA alkali dry cells)
Dimensions and weight: 141x35.5x36mm, 1859 (w/o battery cells)

* Konica X-24 Automatic Electronic Flash

                When mounted stop the Konica FC-1 camera, you only set the
                      automatic distance control (green f5.6 or red f11). When the X-24
                             is turned on and reaches 95% of flash power, it automatically
                        signals the Konica FC-1 camera to change shutter speed to a fast
                      1/100th second, to change the lens aperture to f5.6 or f11 and
                       displays a blinking LED signal in the viewfinder that the flash is
                       ready.

The film speed (ASA) is automatically set into the X-24 flash by the FC-1 CPU. There are no cables or cords to
connect.
Guide Number: 80 (ft.) with ASA 100 film
Range for Automatic: ASA 100 film--
f5.6 2.3 - 14.1 ft (0.7 - 4.3m)
f11 2.3 - 6.9 ft (0.7 - 2.1m)
ASA 400 film--
f5.6 3.3 - 28.2 ft (1.0 - 8.6m)
f11 2.3 - 14.1 ft (0.7-A4.3m)

* Close-up Lens
This lens permits AE closeups simply by screwing it onto the front of the lens and mounting it in place. This
makes close-up photographs of plants and flowers as well as copies of documents and pictures easy work. This
is a standard 40mm lens and it allows close-ups ranging from about 45cm down to 27cm.

* Angle-Magnifinder


            This helpful gadget makes it possible to look into the viewfinder from
           above the camera and it comes in handy for when pictures are to be taken at
            a low level such as in copying, close-ups and micro-photography.




  Furthermore, when the lever is rotated, the image in the center of the viewfinder is enlarged two-fold with the
magnifying glass and so focusing can be performed very accurately for close-ups, copying, telephoto
photography and micro-photography.

* Cable Switch

                    When this switch is connected to the terminal of the
                           camera, it is possible to trip the shutter by operating the
                           hand-held switch. This switch is useful for bulb exposure
                         and also close-ups, telephoto shots, and also helps cancel
                            out camera shake when using slow shutter speeds.