KONI - Service Manuals
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KONI - Koni Rapid Notice GB
Complete instruction manual for the KONI-OMEGA Rapid camera, jointly developed by Simmon Brothers (Long Island City, New York) and Konishiroku Photo Industry Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan). This guide presents the development history of the camera, originating from the U.S. Navy's initial request for a versatile professional photographic instrument combining the portability of 35mm cameras with the advantages of 120 film negatives. The manual traces the technical and commercial journey of the original Omega 120 model, explaining its improved reintroduction following sustained demand from professional photographers. It provides comprehensive nomenclature of all camera components with detailed illustration, including M-X flash synchronization selector, focusing mechanisms, film advance lever, viewfinder with rangefinder, and all accessories. The guide specifies usable film types (120 or 220), exposure counts (10 or 20), and negative proportions (2-1/4 x 2-3/4 inches). It catalogues available accessories including wide-angle and telephoto lenses, specialized optical finders, flash brackets, and carrying cases. Designed for professional photographers, this manual provides clear introduction and reference material for understanding and operating this innovative hybrid camera system that bridged the gap between compact 35mm convenience and medium-format image quality.
KONI - Koni Rapid Repair Manual
Comprehensive technical repair manual for the KONI-Omega Rapid single-lens reflex camera, produced by Konishiroku Photo Industries. This detailed reference guide covers all mechanisms and subassemblies of this classic photographic instrument. The manual provides extensive coverage of the camera's complete structure, including primary components: shutter release mechanism, focusing mechanism, light barrier system, shutter cocking mechanism, rangefinder coupling mechanism, viewfinder base, and camera body exterior. Key contents: - General description of all mechanisms and subassemblies - Comprehensive repair items organized by subassembly (11 categories) - Detailed repair methods with step-by-step procedures - Dismantling and reassembly precautions and guidelines - Adhesives and lubricants technical specifications - Product dimensions and tolerance specifications - Measurement gauges and reference data - Complete parts catalog with reference numbers - Detailed exploded view diagrams Essential for service technicians and restoration specialists, this manual provides all necessary information for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of this iconic film camera. Assembly process diagrams illustrate how the various mechanisms integrate into the final product. Spiral-bound professional format. Table of Contents: - Ii i - ·Genera.l description of the KOI'JI-R~pid - OInega cantera :. - _ :: - - - _-._ _ - 2 - 2.1 Subassembly repair items ._ - _ - ,_ 7 - Lens mount - -.- - ; _ _ 7 - Shutter release mechanism _ : - 7 - Focus:ing mechanism .- - ,-- :-._ - 7 - Light barrier mechanism .- - - _- 7 - Shutter' cocking mechanism :; 7 - Rangefinder couplihg mechanism -- 7 - Camera body exterior - -- - 7 - Rangefinder base •. viewfinder - -. 7 - Backlid assembly ; S - . Lens barrel assembly S - Other " , S - 2.2 Method of repair - Dismantling and reassembling cautions···· ·:·····,··· ···· 24 - Adhesives and lubricants specifications ····················26 - Product dimensions and tolerances-··········· ·,·.·· ".c_··27 - Gages and measurements : : 33 - Part s list , ~ - 39 - Exploded view diagrams ····_ _·_·45