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Konica Auto-Reflex 35mm SLR Half/Full-Frame + Hexanon 52mm f/1.8 - $165 (Naperville)
605 East Ogden Avenue near Suite D
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A genuinely clever classic: switch from full-frame to half-frame (and back) with a lever, even in the middle of a roll. Paired with the underrated Hexanon 52/1.8—sharp, smooth rendering, and a joy to focus.
What’s working
Shutter fires across speeds
Aperture blades snappy
Format selector moves/locks correctly
Advance, self-timer, and controls operate as expected
Viewfinder bright and usable
Optics
Hexanon glass presents clean—no fungus or haze seen; only normal dust from age.
Coatings intact; no obvious scratches noted
Cosmetics (see photos)
Honest user wear throughout: brassing, scuffs, edge rubs
Oxidation around eyepiece ring; typical marks and residue on baseplate
Leatherette intact; trim shows age-appropriate patina
Notes
Meter not fully evaluated; battery check switch responds, but accuracy not verified. Camera was originally designed for a 1.35V mercury cell—use a modern equivalent/adapter (e.g., Wein cell) if you plan to meter in-camera.
Not film-tested after intake.
Included
Konica Auto-Reflex body (SN 904603)
Konica Hexanon AR 52mm f/1.8 lens