Yashica FX-3 SUPER 2000 User Manual

· Do not subject the camera to abrupt temperature changes because moisture can condensate inside the camera
and cause faulty electrical contact.
· To clean the camera body, wipe it clean with a soft cloth. Never use benzine, thinner and other solvents.
· If you are not likely to use the camera for an extended period of time, remove the batteries and store it away
from heat and moisture.
· Before you take your camera on a trip or for special events, be sure to check beforehand if it functions
normally.
· Remember, the picture area that will appear on a certain size of print might be slightly smaller than that of the
negative.
To :take full advantage of the performance of this camera, it is advisable to use Yashica//Contax
interchangeable lenses and accessories specially designed for it. We may not be responsible for the trouble that
might occur as a result of use of other makers products.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: 35 mm single-lens reflex camera with focal plane shutter.
Negative Size: 24 x 36 mm
Lens Mount: Contax/Yashica mount. Shutter Vertically running metal focal-plane shutter.
Shutter Speeds: B (bulb), 1 to 1/1000 sec. (12 steps).
Flash Synchronization: X contact hotshoe (synchronizes at 1/125 sec. or slower).
Self-Timer Mechanical with about 10-sec. delay. Shutter Release: Mechanical.
Exposure Metering: Through-the-lens, full-aperture center weighted light metering with SPD cell; manual
exposure with LED display; metering range: EV 2--18 (with ASA 100 and 50 mm F1.4 lens); ASA 12--1600
film speed range; exposure meter switch activated by pressing shutter release button halfway in.
Exposure Meter Power Source: Two 1.5 V alkaline (LR44) or 1.55 V silver oxide (SR44) batteries.
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Viewfinder: Eye-level, pentarism finder; 92% field of view and 0.91X magnification (with 50 mm lens at
infinity).
Focusing Screen: Split-image/microprism.
Viewfinder Information: Display of correct exposure, over- and underexposure with 3 LEDs; flash signal
indicating that the flash is fully charged.
Film Advance: Lever with 130° stroke and 20° stand-off.
Film Rewind: Film rewind crank. Exposure Counter Additive, auto reset. Dimensions: 135 (W) x 84.5 (H) x 50
(D) mm Weight: 445 9 (without batteries).
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Yashica FX-3 SUPER 2000 Specifications

Camera Specifications

camera type	35 mm single-lens reflex camera with focal plane shutter
negative size	24 x 36 mm
lens mount	Contax/Yashica mount
shutter speeds	B (bulb), 1 to 1/1000 sec. (12 steps)
flash synchronization	X contact hotshoe (1/125 sec. or slower)
self-timer delay	10 seconds
exposure metering type	Through-the-lens, full-aperture center weighted light metering with SPD cell
metering range	EV 2--18 (ASA 100 and 50 mm F1.4 lens)
film speed range	ASA 12--1600
exposure meter power source	Two 1.5 V alkaline (LR44) or 1.55 V silver oxide (SR44) batteries
viewfinder type	Eye-level, pentarism finder
viewfinder coverage	92% field of view
viewfinder magnification	0.91X (with 50 mm lens at infinity)
focusing screen	Split-image/microprism
viewfinder information	Display of correct exposure, over- and underexposure with 3 LEDs
film advance	Lever with 130° stroke and 20° stand-off
film rewind	Film rewind crank
exposure counter	Additive, auto reset

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	135 (W) x 84.5 (H) x 50 (D) mm
weight	445 g (without batteries)