Yashica FX-3 SUPER 2000 User Manual

turned to a one step lower number, the amount of exposure will be doubled. The numbers "1", "2",...... "1000"
on the dial represent 1, 1/2, ....... 1/1000 second, and the letter "B" is for bulb exposure. To set the shutter
speed, turn the Shutter Speed Dial and set the number you want opposite the index. Be sure to set it at the click
position.
<Setting the Aperture>
The aperture controls the amount of light that rea
higher number prom 4 to 5.6, for example), the amount of expos
one step lower number, the
ches the film. If the Aperture Ring is turned to a one step
ure will be reduced by half; if it is turned to a
amount of exposure will be doubled. The aperture not only controls the amount of
light, but allows you to take pictures by using the lens' depth-of-field effect (see page 50). To set the aperture,
an also be used.
The camera operates on manual exposure. At first, set the film speed. You can choose any appropriate
combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain correct exposure.
If you press the Shutter Release Button halfway in, the exposure meter will switch on and an LED will turn on
in the viewfinder to indicate exposure. The LED will turn off as soon as you take your finger off the button.
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As the exposure meter is based on a center-weighted system, always place your subject in the center of the
viewfinder for light metering.
turn the ring and set the number you want (with click) opposite the Aperture/Distance Index. Intermediate
settings c
EXPOSURE SETTING
Your camera features a center-weighted metering system which measures the light intensity with emphasis on
your subject in the center of the viewfinder. It also measures the brightness in the surrounding area.
Correct Exposure Only the green LED (a) turns on. If the green LED and a red (+) or (-) LED turn on at the
same time, it means slight over- or underexposure but you can go ahead and shoot. However, if you are using a
shutter speed of 1/30 sec. or slower, use flash or mount the camera on a tripod to prevent camera shake.
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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)