Cameras/konica auto S2 with 45mm hexanon lense 1.8
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Hi david,
You responded to my question and yes I did have the 2 confused this is a fixed
lense! Any idea what it might be worth? it is in new like condition as well as the
leather fitted case it is stored in!
Hello Mike.
The Auto S2 was part of a series of fixed-lens 35mm coupled rangefinder cameras (the "Auto" series) made by Konica of Japan from 1963 to about 1970. They all offered automatic electronic exposure control by means of a CdS meter, and, as was the case with the Auto S2, some of them also allowed manual exposure control for more advanced photographers. The Auto S2 was introduced in 1965, it was a top selling popular model, and remains quite common. A truly excellent example might sell in the $50-$60 range today. Although already a bit archaic by modern standards, the Auto S2 is still a very dependable and capable picture taker, and is regarded as a fine "glove compartment" camera for travel or quick shooting.
Best wishes,
David Silver
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