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Autocord RA

The taking lens is a Chiyoko Rokkor f=75mm 1:3.5 on a Optiper MXS shutter, B position and from 1 to 1/400 sec.

The viewing lens is a View Rokkor f=75mm 1:3.2.

With masks to take 4x5 and 4x4 format pictures in addition to 6x6

and two swapping view counter modules, one marked "18" and the other "12".

The viewfinder is equiped with an inner mirror and a frosted glass with border lines.

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, scale from 3.3 feet to infinity.
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 1/400th sec,

display above the viewing lens.

Shutter speeds display : B   1  2  5  10  25  50  100  200  400 

Selftimer : between 10 and 15 sec.
Flash synchronization selector : M or X
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).
Ties
with rectangular groove for fastening leather case clips.
Crank to arm the shutter and to automaticaly advance the film.

Parameters regulation board on the right hand side.
Porthole for view counter display.
Button for multi-exposure.
" CHIYOKO " logo on the viewfinder cap.
" Minolta AUTOCORD " label on top of the front side.
Serial number above this label.

Both lenses have their own serial number.

Film format : 120

Size of views : 5.6 x 5.6 cm

Dimensions : 98 x 97 x 143 mm

Weigh : 960 g.

RA-2 :

Like the RA.

Shutter : Citizen MXV .

A RB prototype was prepared in 1958 but never produced.

To other models :

Photos : eBay / Jauce.

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