Konica FTA

The Konica FTA is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera introduced by Konica in 1968. Representing a solid mid-range offering from the Japanese manufacturer, it featured Konica's established bayonet lens mount, offering access to Konica Hexanon lenses known for good optical quality. As a typical SLR of its era, it provided TTL metering through-the-lens viewing, aperture priority automation (where the user sets the aperture and the camera selects the shutter speed), and standard manual override modes. The camera was built with a sturdy metal body, reflecting Konica's reputation for reliable construction during this period, and was positioned to compete in the expanding 35mm SLR market against offerings from brands like Minolta and Pentax. It embodied the practical, technologically competent approach Konica applied to its consumer-grade cameras in the late 1960s.