Minolta Autocord Model?

[ags]

Hi All,

I am thinking about buying a minolta autocord from an online source (with returns). They say the serial number is 11133XX. I checked this site : http://www.wctatel.net/web/crye/a-cord.htm but they all start with 12XXXX. Any ideas on what my seller has?

Thanks!

 

[Wade D]

Could the camera possibly be an earlier Minoltaflex or Minoltacord? They were introduced in 1952 & 1953 respectively. Several years earlier than the Autocord so that might explain the lower serial number.

 

[prumpkah]

Clayton Rye (owner of the page you refer to) wrote just above his serial # list:

"These are serial numbers taken off of actual Autocords. They do not represent the beginning or end of a run. See where the serial number of your Autocord falls in this list and that will indicate the probable model you have."

Got a photo? Autocords all say "Autocord". Earlier model Minolta TLRs identify themselves accordingly.

 

[Wade D]

Clayton Rye (owner of the page you refer to) wrote just above his serial # list:

"These are serial numbers taken off of actual Autocords. They do not represent the beginning or end of a run. See where the serial number of your Autocord falls in this list and that will indicate the probable model you have."

Got a photo? Autocords all say "Autocord". Earlier model Minolta TLRs identify themselves accordingly.

Good catch. I was tired when I read it and missed that part.

 

[ags]

Thanks guys. I just noticed that the serial number I was given has 7 digits. Probably off of the lens? The serial numbers on the website all have 6.

I bought the camera and it will be delivered tomorrow. Worst case scenario, I don't like it and I will send it back for a refund. Only out a few bucks for shipping. Best case scenario, I love it. I'll keep you posted.

 

[ags]

Oh, btw, this was from adorama. No picture unfortunately. I have had very good luck with their used stuff recently, and figured Id give it a go.

 

[mablo]

Most earlier Autocords have two weak points: the first is a jamming focus lever and the second is a glitch in the winding mechanism which causes that the shutter won't get activated. Especially a stiff focus lever is typical for an unserviced Autocord.

 

[prumpkah]

Clayton Rye's page on Autocord serial numbers and models has been gone for ages. I was sorry that I didn't keep a copy it. But I've since come across this useful site for identifying Autocord models:

http://fredmath.wixsite.com/minolta-autocord-en

Check it out, Autocord aficionados.

 

[MFstooges]

When the options are Minoltacord with Promar lens and Minolta Autocord with Rokkor lens, how much more $$$ should I expect to pay for the later mentioned? I assume image quality is probably the same but the later has auto shutter cock etc.

 

[blee1996]

@Dan Daniel, who services Autocords, might have some good opinion about the model differences as well as "buyer's guide"?

 

[xkaes]

Minman has details on all of the Minolta TLR cameras:

http://www.subclub.org/minman/mintlr.htm