Minolta A
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The Minolta A was launched by Chiyoda Kogaku in 1955. It was the first of a new series of rangefinder cameras for 35mm film. With a four element Rokkor 1:3.5/45mm lens, an optical viewfinder with superimposed coupled rangefinder, a flash-synchronized Konan shutter with speeds from 1/2 to 1/200 sec. or Citizen shutter with upto 1/300 sec. and a rapid wind lever it was an entry level camera for advanced 35mm photography that was ahead of more expensive popular American rangefinder camera models. Maybe one of the early cameras that marked the beginning of the victory of Japanese products on the international market.
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Links
In English:
In French:
- Minolta A at www.collection-appareils.fr
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