Minolta Autocord

[bruce_barrett1]

I would appreciate any info available on the Minolta Autocord TLR;

specifically, quality of lens, possible instruction manual

locations,known problems or positives. Thanks..

[rick_kozlowski]

They are excellent cameras that among TLRs are second only to the

Rolleis. I shoot the Autocords, Rolleis, and Yashicas and for sheer

ease of use the Minoltas win hands down. To find out more visit this

web site.

www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/mf/cameras.html

[steve_vancosin]

Mmmmmmm.....I wouldn't put the Autocord second after Rollei. The Mamiya TLR's are undoubtedly better and you get changeable lens sets too!

[sheldon_hambrick]

Great cameras and my first real camera! I should get mine out of my

display cabinet and get is CLAed.

[nolan woodbury]

The Minolta has a excellent taking lens, a bright veiw screen, positive film advancement, and excellent film flatness. A truly great camera. It is also very durable, and offers as much (or more) quality than any other top line fixed lens TLR. I use mine a lot, and love them. I have Yashica, Rollei, and Mamiya, but like the 75mm lens on the Autocord (when used between say...f5.6 and f11) for my motorcycle portrait work better then any other camera I've tried.

Negitives?

 

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Well it's somewhat common for the knurled section of the focus lever to break off, but still it's usable, and all that's needed is care. I've found the instruction manuals on ebay and rec.photo marketplace. Seems the Minolta is quite a bit more popular than I thought when first getting into them. Like I said, I love mine!