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Adjust rangefinder on Konica Auto S3
Old 03-08-2008   #1
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Adjust rangefinder on Konica Auto S3

Ran a test roll through a Konica Auto S3. Focusing is off, very off. Is it at all possible to calibrate at home?
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Old 03-09-2008   #2
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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!

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Old 03-11-2008   #3
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Thank you very much for this information!
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