TLR120
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Discontinued
Minolta Autocord
1955-1966
Affordable quality TLR
Format
120
Shutter
1/500
Max speed
Metering
TTL
Mechanical
Weight
960g
Best For
- Affordable quality TLR
- Street photography
- Travel photography
- Portrait photography
Features
- 75mm f/3.5 Rokkor taking lens
- 6x6 format
- 120 film
- Crank film advance
- Optiper shutter
- Selenium meter (later models)
Limitations
- Fixed lens only
- Selenium meter unreliable on older examples
- Parallax at close focus
- Some parts difficult to source
- Earlier models lack meter
Common Issues to Check
- Selenium meter failure
- Shutter blade oil
- Focus screen deterioration
- Taking lens haze
- Film advance issues
Buying Guide
The Minolta Autocord is one of the best-value TLRs available. The Rokkor lens is excellent - sharp and contrasty. Several versions exist; the later CdS models are most desirable but rarer. The crank advance is smooth and reliable. Check both lenses and the shutter. A well-maintained Autocord rivals cameras costing many times more.
Pricing
Typical Range£150 - £350
Excellent Condition~£500
Excellent value; CdS meter versions command premium
Prices as of 2026-04. UK market, may vary.