Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/06/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Moments before the planet Krypton eploded into millions of deadly fragments, scientist Jor-El filled a rocket with artifacts representing the pinnacle of Krypton civilization. Landing in Japan on the grounds of the Konica camera company, these cameras were marketed to earthlings as the Konica Auto S3. These technological wonders were far ahead of earth technology of its period, and still are remarkable today. In a package considerably smaller than the smallest Leica 35mm camera, Krypton science managed to place an outstanding 38mm f1.8 lens that takes easy to find 49mm filters. The light meter sensor is inside the filter ring, eliminating the need for compensation. The shutter covers 1/8 to 1/500th. The Auto S3 comes with a hotshoe and a GN system that compensates for ambient light with any flash system. Impossible you say? Not for Krypton technology! Bright line finder with aperture visible in the viewfinder. This particular example has a couple of minor scratches on the top plate, but has had its viewfinder cleaned and the rangefinder is as clear as a bell. Comes in a worn case and non-standard lenscap. Performance of the lens really approaches that of a Hexar, in a much smaller package. And no pesky autofocus -- which the denizens of Krypton considered to be from the Bizarro world. $225 US plus postage. Reply to langeratcarleton@gmail.com