Konica Autoreflex TC

Konica Autoreflex TC is the compact successor to the T3 — in production 1976-1982. The TC was Konica's compact-SLR offering (smaller, lighter than the T3) targeted at the consumer market alongside Pentax MX, Olympus OM-1, and Nikon FM. Like the T3, the TC uses Konica's unique AR bayonet.

Key features

• Konica AR bayonet
• Mechanical vertical metal-blade shutter — 1s to 1/1000 + B
• Shutter-priority AE + manual modes
• TTL CdS metering
• Battery-dependent for AE; mechanical otherwise
• Compact body — smaller and lighter than T3

Practical notes

• TC bodies on used market: $80-200 working examples
• Less expensive than T3; same mount and lens compatibility
• 1.35V mercury battery situation applies

Related cameras

• Konica Autoreflex T3 — earlier flagship
• Pentax MX / Olympus OM-1 / Nikon FM — competitor compact SLRs

Native lenses

Konica Hexanon AR-mount lenses