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For Sale Minolta Autocord, overhauled, $200

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Dan Daniel

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Minolta Autocord, later model with Minolta lens name, Optiper MVL shutter. Fully overhauled- last shot shows the condition of the camera before reassembly. Focus is smooth with new grease. Shutter cleaned and adjusted, smooth and accurate. Self-timer works. New mirror installed (kept original Autocord fresnel screen, not a Maxwell but very clean and nice). Wind mechanism cleaned and greased and working smoothly. Heck, I even replaced the yellowed window over the shutter and f-stop indicators. Recovered with GripTac from Cameraleather.com.

The one problem with the camera is a scratch on the taking lens. One photo shows this, with a red arrow pointing to it. It's a shame because the lens is so clean. I took test photos with direct and side light and never saw a problem from this, but I want people to know it's there.

This model Autocord has funny knobs for a strap. It turns out the hole in the center takes a #6-32 tap, so I have tapped them. You can buy a couple of #6-32 button head screws, loc-tite them in, and attach a Hasselblad-type clip. Or there is a cheat using binder clips; ask me.

Includes a lens hood (plastic and works fine) and a lens cap (again, plastic, works fine).
$200 obo. Includes shipping (US) and Paypal fees.

 
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It's to bad there is a nik on the lens. Does it effect the picture quality?

Todd
 
It's to bad there is a nik on the lens. Does it effect the picture quality?

Todd

My testing showed no affect from the scratch. I took shots with the sun in the frame and with the sun just out of the frame and couldn't see any flare or bright marks beyond typical flaring for such shots. But agreed, it is too bad, and the price has been reduced from what an Autocord in this condition otherwise would usually go for.

If someone does find that the nick does affect their shots, I will take the camera back.