Adjust rangefinder on Konica Auto S3

[wilt]

Ran a test roll through a Konica Auto S3. Focusing is off, very off. Is it at all possible to calibrate at home?

[PhotoMat]

You can easily fine tune the rangefinder infinity adjustment by yourself. Open the camera back and you will see a screw on the upper left film rail. (See photo). This screw is merely a cover -- remove it and you can then access the rangefinder horizontal adjustment screw.

I used the full moon as an infinity target. The adjustment was simple and my S3 is now quite accurate. Good luck!

Matt

[wilt]

Thank you very much for this information!

[daredreamer]

Hi, I've got a focus problem with my S3, does anybody know where the vertical adjustment screw is?

[pinkarmy]

You can easily fine tune the rangefinder infinity adjustment by yourself. Open the camera back and you will see a screw on the upper left film rail. (See photo). This screw is merely a cover -- remove it and you can then access the rangefinder horizontal adjustment screw.

I used the full moon as an infinity target. The adjustment was simple and my S3 is now quite accurate. Good luck!

Matt

a BIG secret unveiled!!
thanks!

[Mablo]

The horizontal focus error of my KAS3 looks better now, thanks to PhotoMat. I can now use the camera but there is still some vertical focus error left. Any ideas how to DIY adjust it?