Minolta Autocord L
Light meter equipped — the practical choice.
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Specifications
| Taking Lens | Rokkor 75mm f/3.5 |
| Viewing Lens | Rokkor 75mm f/3.2 |
| Lens Elements | 4 |
| Shutter | Seikosha Rapid or Seikosha-MX |
| Shutter Speeds | 1s - 1/500s + B |
| Light Meter | Selenium (uncoupled) |
| Filter Mount | Bay I |
| Focusing | Crank with auto cocking |
- First metered Autocord
- Selenium light meter
- Light Value System (LVS)
- No battery required for meter
History
The Autocord L added an uncoupled selenium light meter to the excellent Autocord design. The 'L' designation indicates the built-in light meter that freed photographers from carrying a separate meter.
Innovations
- Built-in selenium meter
- LV scale
Collector Notes
First Autocord with meter. Selenium cells don't need batteries but may be weak now.
Current Market Prices (USD)
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Poor | $50 – $90 |
| Average | $90 – $150 |
| Good | $150 – $220 |
| Excellent | $220 – $320 |
| Mint | $320 – $450 |
Source: eBay 2024
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