Yashica FX-3 SUPER 2000 User Manual

<Focusing with the Microprism Collar and Matte Screen >
Turn the Focusing Ring until your subject on the microprism collar or the matte screen appears sharp. It is n
in sharp focus if the image appears wavy on the microprism, or blurred on the matte screen.
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· If you are using a lens with a large focal length or a relatively "slow" lens or taking close-ups with high
magnifications, focusing may be difficult because the microprism center will become dark. In such cases, focus
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< Diopter Lenses >
If you are far- or nearsighted, special diopter lenses (Contax, optional) are available in eight diopters: - 5D, -
4D, -3D, -2D, OD, +1D, +2D and + 3D. Choose one that suits your eyesight and fix it into the eye cup.
SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE
<Setting the Shutter Speed>
The shutter controls the time during which light reaches the film. If the Shutter Speed Dial is turned to a one
step higher number prom 125 to 250, for example), the amount of exposure will be reduced by half; if it is
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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)