I bought an Autocord (an RG from about 1964 I think) last year at a camera fair for 45UK pounds, and it's a super camera, notwithstanding the fact that the slow speeds have to be excercised a few times if I want to use them, and there is a minor scratch on the front element. It takes pictures that are at least as good as the 'proper' TLR (Mamiya) that was to replace it, and on which I've spent too much money!
The screen is much brighter, and the focussing lever seems much better placed than the Mamiya.
I know a dealer who's had one sitting in a cupboard for quite some time - perhaps I'll trade some of the Mamiya kit for a backup!
Minolta Autocord
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I bought an Autocord (an RG from about 1964 I think) last year at a camera fair for 45UK pounds, and it's a super camera, notwithstanding the fact that the slow speeds have to be excercised a few times if I want to use them, and there is a minor scratch on the front element. It takes pictures that are at least as good as the 'proper' TLR (Mamiya) that was to replace it, and on which I've spent too much money!
The screen is much brighter, and the focussing lever seems much better placed than the Mamiya.
I know a dealer who's had one sitting in a cupboard for quite some time - perhaps I'll trade some of the Mamiya kit for a backup!