AUTOCORD : the Minolta's TLR
by Fred
Autocord CDS I
The taking lens is the new Minolta Rokkor f=75mm 1:3.5 on a Citizen MVL shutter, B position and from 1 to 1/500 sec.
The viewing lens is a View Rokkor f=75mm 1:3.2.
The viewfinder is equiped with an inner mirror, a frosted glass with border lines and a Fresnel lens under the frosted glass.
A rabatable lens allows to adjust the focus point.
A square hole serves to take picts of objects in action. It is called the sport viewer.
Focus lever at the bottom of the front side.
Focus scale developed in meters - black figures on polished aluminum background - and feet - green figures on black paint background.
Lever to adjust the aparture : from 3.5 to 22, display above the viewing lens.
Lever to adjust the shutter speed : position B then from 1 to 1/500th sec,
display above the viewing lens.
Shutter speeds display : B 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500
Selftimer.
With a CDS lightmeter cell. Requires the Mallory mercury oxide
or EPX675 battery giving 1.35 V.
" minolta " written on the front face of the CDS cell ,
" Autocord " is written on the upper side .
Flash synchronization : M - X.
Single standard EV scale around the taking lens.
Shutter trigger provided with a safety, can welcome a standard flexible trigger.
Socket for connection of a satellite flash, working with male PC flash cord.
Cold shoe tie for accessory (flash or lightmeter).
Strap attachement : round head. Strap with specific fasteners.
Crank to arm the shutter and to automaticaly advance the film.
Depth of field board on the right hand side.
Porthole for view counter display.
Porthole showing wether the device is armed (only works when a film is involved).
Button for multi-exposure.
No logo on the viewfinder cap.
" minolta AUTOCORD " label on top of the front side (new ''minolta'' design).
Serial number on top of the back cover.
Only the taking lense has its serial number.
Film format : 120
Size of views : 5.6 x 5.6 cm
Dimensions : 98 x 97 x 143 mm
Weigh : 960 g.
CDS II :
Like the CDS I.
Accept 220 films.
Views display selector : 1 - 12 / 13 - 24.
When the counter reaches 12, a button reset the counter to 0
for the next 13 to 24 views when using a 220 film.
Inside the rear cover, the bottom plate is to be oriented according to the type of film used.
CDS III :
Like the CDS I.
Accept 220 films.
Views display selector : 1 - 12 / 1 - 24.
Inside the rear cover, the bottom plate is to be oriented according to the type of film used.