Konica FT-1
✎ Edit this pageThe Konica FT-1, produced from 1983 to 1987, was an advanced 35mm SLR camera that pioneered several innovative features in the competitive camera market of the 1980s. Notable for being one of the first cameras to incorporate a built-in motor drive for automatic film advance and rewind, the FT-1 also featured sophisticated program and aperture-priority exposure modes controlled by an advanced microprocessor. The camera utilized Konica's AR lens mount system and included a bright pentaprism viewfinder with LED exposure indicators. With its weather-resistant construction, multiple exposure modes, and reliable autoexposure system, the FT-1 appealed to both serious amateur photographers and professionals seeking a capable, automated SLR for documentary and travel photography.
