Minolta Autocord Analogue camera

Minolta Autocord (model I / standard) twin-lens reflex (TLR) 6x6
A Minolta Autocord, a medium format 6x6 twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera, is up for auction. Highly regarded for its Japanese build quality, it is often compared in performance to the more expensive Rolleiflex/Rolleicord of its era. This particular model, identifiable as a Model I (or Standard, introduced around 1965), is a solid and functional piece, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of analog photography.
Object details and main features
Brand: Minolta
Model: Autocord (Model I/Standard, without built-in light meter)
medium format twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera
Film: 120 roll film (produces 12 square images 6x6 cm)
Taking lens: Minolta Rokkor 75mm f/3.5 (4 elements in 3 groups, Tessar type)
viewing lens: Minolta View Rokkor 75mm f/3.2
Shutter: Citizen-MVL with lamella blades.
Shutter speed: from 1 second to 1/500 of a second, plus pose B.
Focusing system: ergonomic sliding focus lever positioned below the optical group, an innovative design for its time.
Film advancement: manual crank with an automatic advancement mechanism and double exposure prevention.
flash sync: connections m and x
Battery: does not require batteries for mechanical operation (only for external exposure meters, if present in other versions).
conditions of the object
Aesthetics: the camera is presented in good vintage condition, with normal signs of wear on the black paint and the faux leather covering of the body, consistent with its age. Photographs are an integral part of the aesthetic description.
Functionality: the shutter works correctly at all speeds. The film advance mechanism and the focusing lever move smoothly. The pinhole viewfinder is bright, and the frosted glass is clean.
Optics: the Rokkor lenses are in good optical condition, free of fungi, haze, or deep scratches that could compromise the image quality.