Konica EE matic Deluxe + Konishiroku Hexanon 2,8/40mm | Half-frame camera
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Konica EEmatic Deluxe + Konishiroku Hexanon 40mm f/2.8 — selenium-powered rangefinder, no battery needed, made in Japan
Description
This is the Konica EEmatic Deluxe, a beautifully built mid-1960s Japanese rangefinder camera featuring Konica's famous "Electric Eye" selenium-cell automatic exposure system — meaning the camera operates entirely without batteries. The lens is the highly regarded Konishiroku Hexanon 40mm f/2.8, widely considered one of the sharpest fixed lenses in its class, slightly wider than a standard normal lens and excellent for everyday photography. All-metal construction with no plastic — a true classic from Konica's golden age.
Specifications
Type: 35mm rangefinder camera with coupled rangefinder
Lens: Konishiroku Hexanon 40mm f/2.8 (fixed, non-interchangeable)
Lens construction: 4 elements in 3 groups (Tessar-type)
Aperture: f/2.8 – f/22 (program auto-exposure)
Minimum focus: 0.9 m
Shutter: Copal Sva leaf shutter, 1/30 s – 1/250 s + Bulb
Exposure: programmed auto-exposure (Electric Eye) with selenium cell
Film speed range: Asa 25 – 400
Viewfinder: bright frame with parallax correction, rangefinder patch
Flash: Pc sync (M and X), hot shoe accessory
Self-timer: yes (mechanical)
Filter: fits selenium cell ring
Battery: none required — fully self-powered by selenium photocell
Made in Japan
Year: introduced 1965
Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related cosmetic wear (oxidation spots on the chrome top plate as visible in photos — typical for selenium-era Konicas)
Body leatherette in excellent condition
Lens optics clear with strong bright reflections
Aperture blades clean
Focus/distance ring smooth, rangefinder patch visible
Shutter mechanically tested (dry-fire confirmed)
Selenium meter response not fully verified — sold as untested for auto-exposure accuracy
All-metal construction, solid feel
Accessories: none
Shipping
Japan Post Small Packet with tracking
Ship to Catawiki-registered address only
No shipping to Russia
Italy: longer delivery time
Portugal: higher shipping fee
Buyer pays all import duties, Vat and customs fees
No refunds for customs-related issues
Payment & dispatch: ship within 3 business days after payment confirmation.
A wonderful piece of 1960s Japanese camera history. The Hexanon 40mm f/2.8 is famous for its sharpness and pleasant rendering, and the battery-free selenium auto-exposure means there are no obsolete-battery worries. Perfect for collectors of classic Japanese rangefinders and film photographers who want a compact, all-metal companion.
Konica EEmatic Deluxe + Konishiroku Hexanon 40mm f/2.8 — selenium-powered rangefinder, no battery needed, made in Japan
Description
This is the Konica EEmatic Deluxe, a beautifully built mid-1960s Japanese rangefinder camera featuring Konica's famous "Electric Eye" selenium-cell automatic exposure system — meaning the camera operates entirely without batteries. The lens is the highly regarded Konishiroku Hexanon 40mm f/2.8, widely considered one of the sharpest fixed lenses in its class, slightly wider than a standard normal lens and excellent for everyday photography. All-metal construction with no plastic — a true classic from Konica's golden age.
Specifications
Type: 35mm rangefinder camera with coupled rangefinder
Lens: Konishiroku Hexanon 40mm f/2.8 (fixed, non-interchangeable)
Lens construction: 4 elements in 3 groups (Tessar-type)
Aperture: f/2.8 – f/22 (program auto-exposure)
Minimum focus: 0.9 m
Shutter: Copal Sva leaf shutter, 1/30 s – 1/250 s + Bulb
Exposure: programmed auto-exposure (Electric Eye) with selenium cell
Film speed range: Asa 25 – 400
Viewfinder: bright frame with parallax correction, rangefinder patch
Flash: Pc sync (M and X), hot shoe accessory
Self-timer: yes (mechanical)
Filter: fits selenium cell ring
Battery: none required — fully self-powered by selenium photocell
Made in Japan
Year: introduced 1965
Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related cosmetic wear (oxidation spots on the chrome top plate as visible in photos — typical for selenium-era Konicas)
Body leatherette in excellent condition
Lens optics clear with strong bright reflections
Aperture blades clean
Focus/distance ring smooth, rangefinder patch visible
Shutter mechanically tested (dry-fire confirmed)
Selenium meter response not fully verified — sold as untested for auto-exposure accuracy
All-metal construction, solid feel
Accessories: none
Shipping
Japan Post Small Packet with tracking
Ship to Catawiki-registered address only
No shipping to Russia
Italy: longer delivery time
Portugal: higher shipping fee
Buyer pays all import duties, Vat and customs fees
No refunds for customs-related issues
Payment & dispatch: ship within 3 business days after payment confirmation.
A wonderful piece of 1960s Japanese camera history. The Hexanon 40mm f/2.8 is famous for its sharpness and pleasant rendering, and the battery-free selenium auto-exposure means there are no obsolete-battery worries. Perfect for collectors of classic Japanese rangefinders and film photographers who want a compact, all-metal companion.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Konica
Model/type nr
EE matic Deluxe + Konishiroku Hexanon 2,8/40mm |
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
35mm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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