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Konica TC-X
posted 5-11-'03
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Thank you for your purchase of a Konica TC-X
(1) The Konica TC-X is a compact, lightweight, fully automatic single lens reflex camera with a shutter-priority through-thelens automatic exposure system.
(2) The Konica TC-X is fully compatible with the "DX" system for automatic input of film-speed (ISO) information.
(3) A high resolution, high-performance Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.8 lens is standard equipment on the Konica TC-X.

(4) A new design extremely bright viewfinder makes accurate focusing easier, increases visibility of in-finder data.
(5) Accepts the full range of Hexanon interchangeable lenses and a wide range of Konica accessories, including a electronic
flash unit.
*DX: Films designed for use in DX Code System cameras. The Konica TC-X can accept this film.

Konica TC-X specifications
Type: 35mm SLR camera with shutter-priority TTL AE mechanism

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Format: 24 x 36mm
Standard lenses: Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.8, Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.4
Lens mount: Bayonet type Konica Mount 11
Aperture control: Fully automatic and manual
Shutter: Vertical transport mechanical focal plane shutter, "B" 1/8--1/1000 sec
Flash sync: X sync at 1/8 through 1/60 sec
Self-timer: 10 sec. delay (approx.)
Viewfinder: Real image eye-level pentaprism Finder with split image range finder, microdiaprism ring and peripheral matte
screen; field of viewfinder is 92 percent 0.87 x with 50mm lens
Finder display: Needle indication of aperture from f/1.4 to f/22, with over and under exposure warnings, manual operation
signed, stopped-down metering mark and AE coupling range indication.
Metering system: Through-the-lens center weighted metering at full aperture, CdS cell
Exposure control: Shutter-priority AE mechanism, with standard Hexanon AR lenses, AE mechanism is coupled with film
speed, shutter speed and widest lens aperture; correct aperture indication for manual metering, in stopped-down mode, meter
coupled with film speed, shutter speed and aperture
AE coupling range: EV5 (f/1.4, 1/15 see) through EV18 (f/16, 1/1000 see) for ISO 100
Film speed: ISO 50 through 1600 (1/3 step). Both of automatic setting (DX code film) and manual setting are possible.
Power switch: Turns battery on/off and locks shutter release
AE Lock mechanism: Partial depression of shutter locks AE mechanism (for exposure compensation)
Power source: Single LR03 or R03 dry battery (AAA size)

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Film loading: Konica "easy load" system; film check window for DX type film

Film advance: Single action top lever, wind angle of 135°, 20° play.
Film rewind: Crank driven rewind mechanism, film rewind button resets automatically
Frame counter: Additive type, auto-reset

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Size, weight: Body 130 x 84 x 44mm ( 5. I I x 3.11 1 x 1.73"). 375g ( 13.2 oz) (without battery)
Note: Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
Eight simple steps for photography
1. Insert battery (p. 12)
2. Set film speed (p. 16)
3. Load film (p. 18)
4. Set "AE" mark (p. 22)

5. Set shutter speed (p. 22)
6. Check exposure and
framing (p. 26)
7. Focus and shoot (p. 24)
8. Rewind and unload film
(p. 28)

1. Changing the lens

1. Changing the lens Attaching the lens:
Align the red dot on the lens barrel with the red dot (22)
on the camera body and gently insert the lens barrel into
the camera. Grip the lens and turn clockwise until it
locks.

Removing the lens:
While the lens release button (25) is kept depressed, turn
the lens barrel counterclockwise until the red dots on the
lens and camera are aligned. Then remove the lens.

2. Inserting battery

2. Inserting Battery
The Konica TC-X uses a single LR03, R03 dry battery
(AAA size) as the power source for the AE system
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1) Open the battery chamber cover (36) by pushing the
cover in (he direction of the arrow.
2) Place a fresh battery in the chamber, making sure that
the " + " and "" -- "" poles of the battery march those in the
battery chamber. Close the battery chamber cover.
3) To make sure the battery is working, look through the
view-finder with the power switch "on" aiming towards the
sky or a light. The AE needle will swing rapidly if the
battery is operating.
*Wipe battery with a dry cloth before loading.

*Battery will last about two years with normal use (manufacturer's estimate). When the AE needle does not move even if the
camera is aimed at the sky or bright light with power switch "on", replace battery.

3. Power switch

3. Power switch
The power switch functions as the power ON-OFF/shutter
release button safety lock system. 1) When the power
switch (2) is turned "ON" the light meter is activated and
the shutter release is unlocked. 2) When the switch is
turned "OFF the meter is turned off and the shutter release
locks.
*When the camera is not in use, power switch should be
turned "OFF" to prevent accidental shutter release and
prevent drain on battery power.

4. Setting film speed

4. Setting film speed

1) When the film speed dial (14) is set at "DX" " the
camera automatically reads the film speed of the film
magazine, so manual film speed setting is unnecessary.
This is only effective with "DX" type films.
2) When non-Ding type film is used, turn the film speed
dial (14) to set the camera for the rating of the film.
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5. Loading film

5. Loading film
1) Turn the power switch (2) "on." Pull the rewind knob
(16) all the way out and the back cover (37) of the camera
will open.
2) Place a roll film into the film cassette chamber (31),
then push the rewind knob all the way back down.
3) Pull the tip of the film out a few centimeters until it
reaches the film take-up spool (39). Then insert the tip
into the slit in the take-up spool.

4) Turn the film advance lever (1) and make sure the holes
in the edge of the film fit on the teeth of the sprocket (40).
Now close the back cover tightly.
5) Raise the film rewind crank (15) and turn it slightly in
the direction of the arrow to reduce slack of the film inside
the magazine.

(6) Turn the film advance lever (1) as far as it turns and
press the shutter release button
(7). Repeat until the number " I " appears in the frame
counter (26).
*When the film is advancing properly, the film rewind
knob will turn counterclockwise.
*Film should be loaded or unloaded in the shade or
indoors, avoiding direct sunlight.
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*The film check window is for use with DX type film, and
lets the user check the kind of film, film speed, and
number of frames exposed, while the film is in the
camera.

6. Automatic exposure system (AE)

6. Automatic exposure system (AE)
1) Set the aperture ring (7) at the "AK" mark (18), and
the aperture ring is then locked.
2) Turn the shutter speed dial (3) and set it at the
desired speed. With ISO 100 film, for example, a
typical shutter speed for shooting outdoors in clear
weather is 1/125 or 1/250 see, 1/30 or 1/60 for indoors.
*The "B" (bulb) setting does not allow AE shooting
because the shutter remains open.
3) Look through the finder, compose the picture you
want, and make sure the needle of the light meter does
not indicate under or over exposure warning. Then just
press the shutter to take a picture.
*For aperture-priority operation, look through the
finder and turn the shutter speed dial (3) until the
needle shows the desired aperture reading.
*Intermediate points between shutter speed scale (4)
indicated on the shutter speed dial cannot be used.
*The Konica TC-X can be used without a battery, if
desired, by setting both speed and aperture manually.

Focusing

Microdiaprism

Split image

Matted plane

Focus at the center of the viewfinder
When focusing, point the camera directly at
the main subject (area of the picture that is
most important), to use the split image and
microdiaprism for precise focusing.
Split image: The lens is focused when the
upper and lower halves of the image in the
center of the finder are aligned.
Microdiaprism: When the lens is focused,
the image in this area of the finder stops
flickering.

Matted plane: Use the matted screen surrounding the center of the finder to focus whenever the image at the center is not

clear when using the camera with close-up attachment and telephoto lens, for example.

Checking the exposure

Checking the aperture:
The correct aperture setting for the shutter
speed to which the camera is set will be
shown by the needle in the finder. The
camera will automatically select this aperture
when the shutter is pressed.
* The proper exposure range varies according
to the open-aperture f-number and the
minimum stop-down f-number of the lens
used.
Under-exposure warning:
If the meter needle moves to the top of the
finder, there is not enough light for the
shutter speed you have set. Choose a slower
shutter speed to avoid an underexposure.
(The under-exposure limit mark shifts
according to the open aperture f-number of
the lens used.)
Over-exposure warning:
If the meter needle moves down to the bottom
of the finder or "22 " a faster shutter speed
may be needed to avoid an overexposure.
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7. Unloading film

7. Unloading film
After shooting a whole roll of film, the film must
be rewound before being removed from the
camera.
1) With "DX" type film, the roll is finished when
the number in the frame counter (26) is the same
as the number in the film check window (41).
To rewind film:
2) Push the film rewind button (34) down.

8. Operation in manual mode

3) Flip up the film rewind crank (15) and turn it in
the direction of the arrow. 4) When film is
completely rewound, rewind crank will turn freely.
Then open the back cover and remove the film
magazine for processing.

8. Operation in manual mode Stopped-down metering:

When am extension ring or bellows is used for closeup photography, or under other circumstances when
the AE mechanism cannot be used, stopped down
metering is recommended.

1) Press the AE release button (24) and turn the
aperture ring (7) to set the aperture manually.
*A red warning mark will appear m the finder to
show that the camera is set for manual aperture
control.
2) Correct exposure can be obtained by turning the
aperture ring or shutter speed dial (3), while looking
through the finder, until the meter needle points to
the stopped-down metering mark inside the finder.
'Pictures may be underexposed when the needle is
above the index mark, and overexposed when the
needle is below it.
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*Exposure measurement in stopped down mode
may be affected by light coming in through the
camera eyepiece. It is a good idea to use an eye cup.
*Make sure the meter is exactly aligned with the
stopped-down metering mark

Light Metering at Full Lens Opening:
Manual picture-taking may be carried out
even with the Hexanon AR lens, Read the
aperture value shown by the needle of the
meter and set the manual aperture scale (19)
according to the aperture value.

9. Using the self-timer

9. Using the self-timer
Turn the self-timer lever (10)
counterclockwise (in the direction of the
arrow) as far as it goes. Then press the shutter
release button. The shutter will be released
automatically in approx. 10 seconds

Exposure meter range - CLICK HERE FOR METER RANGE CHART
Depending on the ISO rating (film speed) of the film used, the effective range of the Konica TC-X's exposure meter is as
shown in the following table:
CLICK HERE FOR CHART WITH METER RANGE OF 50MM 1.4 LENS

10. Electronic flash photography

For taking pictures at indoors or at night, use of the
Konica X-20N AUTO in the type of electronic auto
flash is recommended.

1) Attach the Konika X-20N AUTO to the hot shoe (13)
on the camera.
2) Switch from AE to manual aperture mode and set the
aperture at f/4 (ISO 100) or at f/8 (ISO 400), according
to the film speed.
3) Set the shutter speed to 1/60 sec.

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4) Set the power switch of the electronic flash at "A"
and wait until the Flash Ready Light goes on for the
flash photography.
* Ordinary electronic flash units of the hot-shoe type
may also be used with the Konica TC-X with shutter
speed set at 1/60 see or slower, and manual aperture
setting.
Correct aperture value can be calculated from the guide
number (GN) of the flash unit. Divide the GN by the
distance, in meters, from camera to subject to get
correct aperture ("f" number). For example, if the flash
unit's GN is 20, and distance from camera to subject is
5 meters, f/4 will be the correct aperture value.(20 / 5 =
4)

Exposure compensation

Bright subject, dark background
If the subject in the frame is brightly lit (ea. by direct
sunlight) and the background is dark, the subject will be
overexposed in normal AE photography.

To prevent this, move up close to the subject and press the
shutter half way down to lock the AE mechanism. Then
move back to frame and shoot the picture you want.

Exposure compensation
Use the AE Lock mechanism to control exposure in special lighting situations.
If the subject is in front of a bright background or fight source, the foreground will be underexposed. To prevent this, aim the
camera towards the ground (widening the aperture by I or 2 steps) and press the shutter release halfway down.
The camera will take a reading for the foreground and will lock at that reading as long as the shutter is held down half way.
Then aim at camera at the subject and press the shutter all the way down to get a correctly exposed picture.

Using depth of field

Using depth of field
Depth of field is the range in front of and behind the point on which the lens is actually focused which also appears In sharp
focus in the photograph.
It has the following features:
1) The smaller the lens aperture ("F" stop) the greater the depth of field.
2) Wide angle lenses have greater depth

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3) Depth of field behind the point of actual focus (away from the camera) is greater than depth of field in front (towards the
camera). It is possible to render the background and foreground in focus (a great depth of field), by using a small aperture, or
to blur the background whilst keeping the subject in focus, using a larger aperture.

A. Depth-of-field for f/16
B. Depth of field for F4
C. Depth-of-field scale
D. Distance/Aperture scale index mark
E. Infrared mark
F. Distance scale



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