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Post by likaleica on Jun 8, 2016 10:19:45 GMT -5
Konica cameras have the sharpest lens for the least amount of money. That is why I rebuild most of them
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Post by likaleica on Jun 8, 2016 10:16:35 GMT -5
Monkey Wards was a nick name for Montgomery Wards until Wards bought out Montgomery in the 60's Also Konica made the branded Wards camera above.
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Post by likaleica on Jun 8, 2016 9:37:56 GMT -5
If your Konica Auto S2 or even the Auto S model has a rocking lens barrel and you need to check out why, read the following
Between the Film Speed Dial and the Self-Timer the movement should be 1mm only. If tighten fully the self timer will not operate
The cure for this is dead simple on the Auto S 2: removal of both the name plate around the front lens and the front lens group (usually comes out easily on a Konica) offers access to a brass retainer ring in crown design above the cocking rack/shutter mechanism. Loosen the locking screw half a turn, then tighten the ring screw that keeps the whole assembly in place. Do not overtighten it as this will prevent the exposure time ring from rotating smoothly, in other words, a certain play is necessary for the proper functioning of the whole thing. 1mm of play is recommended by me for no problems have ever occurred.
If the rear section of the lens moves at all the outer ring on the rear cell needs to be tighten fully
When done try out the focus adjustment. If sloppy the thick lubricant on the helicoil used is gone causing this sloppiness
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Post by likaleica on Jun 8, 2016 9:18:35 GMT -5
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Post by likaleica on Jun 8, 2016 9:15:26 GMT -5
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Post by likaleica on Jun 8, 2016 9:08:22 GMT -5
I have been rebuilding the Konica Auto S2 for quite sometime now. Many people had asked me how do you reattached the lens mount plate correctly back onto the camera's body. Most had assembled theirs bending some levers and arms in the process. First thing set the dial to the AUTO mode setting. On the back of the lens plate move the adjuster on the very top down all the way. It will set the f stop to 16. Next extend the lens out to the furthest point which is 3 feet. Now it will set in place perfectly. If assemble any other way you will bend some of the linkage and the focus will become very stiff.
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Howdy
Jun 8, 2016 8:29:04 GMT -5
Post by likaleica on Jun 8, 2016 8:29:04 GMT -5
Hello everyone I thought I would join this group along with many others I belong to. I enjoy leaving hints on rebuilding Canonet G-III's and the previous ones made like it. Also the Konica Auto S2. I am retired so I keep busy rebuild all can the sell on Ebay. Thanks for having me here
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