Minolta Autocord CDS III

Minolta Autocord CDS III Specifications

• Camera Type: Twin-Lens Reflex (TLR)

• Film Format: 120 roll film

• Image Size: 66 cm (12 exposures per roll)

• Lens (Taking): Rokkor 75mm f/3.5

• Lens (Viewing): Matched Rokkor viewing lens

• Lens Construction: 4 elements in 3 groups (Tessar-type design)

• Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22

• Shutter: Citizen MVL leaf shutter

• Shutter Speeds: 1 sec 1/500 sec + Bulb

• Focusing: Front-element focusing via bottom lever (famous for its smooth action)

• Viewfinder: Waist-level finder with flip-up magnifier

• Metering: CdS light meter (battery-powered)

  • Manual match-needle system (meter readout visible inside the finder)

• Exposure Control: Manual

• Flash Sync: M and X sync via PC socket

• Power Source for Meter: PX625 mercury battery (now replaced with modern equivalents)

• Tripod Socket: Standard 1/4″

• Weight: Approx. 1,100 g

• Body Material: Metal with leatherette covering

Description:

The Minolta Autocord CDS III is a premium Japanese TLR camera introduced in the late 1960s. Its prized for its sharp Rokkor 75mm f/3.5 lens, which rivals those found on Rolleiflex models, and for its beautifully dampened bottom-focusing lever, which allows for smooth and precise focusingespecially popular among street and portrait photographers.

The CDS III model is distinguished by its built-in CdS light meter, offering manual match-needle exposure guidance through the viewfindera rare feature in TLRs. With its all-metal construction, high-quality optics, and exceptional handling, the Autocord CDS III remains a beloved choice for medium format film enthusiasts seeking both elegance and performance.

Serial Number: 433695
SKU: UN-68-5069

Condition:
– The camera functions normally.
– The focusing screen has slight dust.
– The camera body has noticeable scuffs and scratches.
– The lens has slight haze, no fungus, and clearly visible scratches.

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