Konica FR Rangefinder Camera Prototype
€1.00
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SKU
847
Only 4 known to exist including this one. Known serial numbers are 123452 (an unifnished and parts missing example, see images attached), and 123453 and 123455. The later cameras are in the Konica Museum ! So at least 6 have been produced. Also this lens was only specially made for these prototype cameras. Never series produced. Here are more detailed informations:
http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Konica_FR
| Serial Number | 123456 |
|---|---|
| Condition | B/A |
| Year | ca. 1960/61 |
| Purchase Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Price | 35000 |
| Currency | EUR |
| Bought where? | Jo Geier Mint & Rare Vienna |
| Comment | A unfinished example (internally and externally) with serialnumber 123452 (the second prototype) was sold in 2024 in Japan with maybe a complete lens with serial nunmber 1234561 (which should be the first lens of the series). Please see internal images. |
| Collection Owner | BAYLIGHT |
| Invoice | 1095031 |
| Sold | No |