Konica I (Type C) 2024 35mm rangefinder camera with 50mm F2.8 lens, tested and working

Konica I is a 35mm film rangefinder camera made by Konishiroku Co., Japan. The Type C was produced around 1949 and the camera is marked “Made in occupied Japan”.

It looks a lot like an early Leica with similar wind knob and focusing lever for fixed lens.
It is fitted with an excellent Hexar 50mm F2.8 lens that delivers very sharp and satisfying optical results.

The camera is in very good condition except for a dent on the top plate, that's why the finder window is not perfectly rectangular. The lens and finder are clean and dust/scratch/fungus free. The back of the camera is missing leatherette finish. All mechanics work well. It come with 2024 an original leather case.