Konica T4
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Konica T4
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Personally, I don't care for the Konica T4. It is tiny by comparison to the previous Ts and is even smaller than the FS-1 and FT-1 Motor. When an autowinder is attached it is easier to hold and support, but still feels somewhat awkward. I prefer a camera that has a little bulk and is comfortable to hold. Actually, the T4 is very similar in size to my Nikon FE2, but the FE2's motor drive makes it far more comfortable and enjoyable to use than the T4 with a power winder. A T4 in perfect condition is a beautiful camera. However, when the leatherette begins to shirnk it quickly becomes quite ugly.
Except for a self-timer and multiple exposure capability, the T4 has all the functions of the T3n. As mentioned above, it will take an optional power winder which functions well and makes the camera easier to operate. Shutter speeds range from 1 to 1/1000 second, plus B, and its viewfinder is comparable to the T3s.
Above picture was taken with the T4 and a Hexanon 200mm f/3.5 lens at sunset, with an exposure of f/16 for 1/1000scond.
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This trilobite fossil at left was photographed in existing light, a table lamb with a 150 watt bulb, at f/8 with a 1/4 second exposue, using a Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 lens and a +4 and +2 diopter (closeup lens) attached. This 250,000,000 to 600,000,000 year old fossil, below, was photographed using flash. A Konica 100mm f/2.8 lens with a +2 diopter was used. The Vivitar 283 flash was held off camera to the right and picture was taken at a shutter speed of 1/60 second and an aperture of f/16.
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St. Joseph, Missouri. Lens was 57mm f/1.2 Hexanon lens and I used Konica 200 VX film. |
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My Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 lens was used to take this photo of the Kansas State Capital at Topeka. Speed was 1/125 second at f/8. |
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Sunset with Hexanon 57mm f/1.2 lens, taken at f/11 for 1/125 second. Film was Konica 200VX. |
