KONI - Koni Rapid Notice GB

Complete instruction manual and workshop reference for the KONI-OMEGA Rapid camera, a groundbreaking hybrid system jointly developed by Simmon Brothers (Long Island City, New York) and Konishiroku Photo Industry Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan). This service guide documents the camera's origins in a specialized U.S. Navy request for a professional photographic tool combining the portability and discretion of 35mm rangefinders with the superior negative size and image quality of 120 film. The manual traces both the technical development and commercial history of the original Omega 120 model, detailing how improved iterations were reintroduced to meet sustained demand from working professional photographers. Comprehensive component nomenclature is presented throughout with detailed illustrations covering the M-X flash synchronization selector, rangefinder focusing mechanisms, film advance lever, precision viewfinder assembly, and the full range of available accessories. Specifications cover film compatibility (120 or 220 formats), exposure capacity (10 or 20 frames per load), and negative dimensions (2-1/4 × 2-3/4 inches). The guide catalogs optional accessories including wide-angle and telephoto lens options, specialized optical viewfinders, flash brackets, and protective carrying cases. An essential reference for repair technicians and professional operators seeking to master this innovative medium-format system that bridged the practical advantages of compact 35mm handling with the superior image capture capabilities of larger film stock.