Konan - 16 Automat (Flash synch., Made In Occupied Japan)

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The Konan 16 Automat was soon improved to include a flash synch. This sample dates from before September 1951, the official end of US occupation of Japan.

 

 
Model 16 Automat - improved version with flash synch - engraved "Made in Occupied Japan"
Serial # 10120
Lens Rokkor f3.5/25mm
Shutter T, B, 1/25-1/200sec.
Aperture f3.5-f16
Viewfinder Newton finder
Film advance Push & Pull operation
Film 16mm, loaded in the magazine
Finish/colour stainless steel
Case dark brown leather with red velvet lining
Box  
Dimensions 72 x 46 x 23mm (when the body restored)
Weight 280g
Accessories leather strap, Yellow filter, Close up lens
Instructions  
Purchased 2002/06/06
Date of Manufacture March 1950 by Chiyoda Optical (the original name of Minolta)  
Cost 169.50USD
Current Value  
Auction Price Ebay 
2002/04/19 182.50USD (case),
*2002/06/06 169.50USD (case),
2003/05/13 213.49USD (box, case, #6980),
*2003/06/03 129.50USD (case, #
8262),
2003/07/25 113.61USD (#5932), 2
003/08/22 165.57USD,
2004/01/08 113.50USD (#5497, no case),
2004/01/31 178.50USD (case),
2004/03/01 154.50USD (#5664, box),
2004/04/01 103.60USD (case, #9666),
2005/05/31 105.25USD (#5265),
2005/10/16 128.50USD,
2006/06/16 100USD (case, film cartridge),
2006/07/03 45USD,
2006/11/06 53.33USD (case),
2007/02/13 67USD,
2008/01/03 128.40USD (case)
2008/07/10 90.93USD (case, box)
Comment  

The box below was for camera 6980. The surface of the box is smooth, unlike the blue velvet of the 13730.


Last Updated on 11th July 2008