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Yashica Lynx-14E User Manual

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Yashica Lynx-14E Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYashica
ModelLynx-14E
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Camera Operation Outline

Set ASA Speed Rating

Set the ASA speed rating of the film in use in the indicator window.

Preselect Shutter Speed

Select the desired shutter speed by turning the shutter speed ring.

Adjust Aperture for Correct Exposure

Rotate aperture ring until "OVER" or "UNDER" indicator lamp turns off.

Focus and Trip Shutter

Secure focus on your subject and trip the shutter.

Installing and Handling Batteries

Battery Installation Procedure

Install two mercury batteries with the plus (+) side facing outwards.

Mercury Battery Precautions

Follow safety guidelines for handling and storing mercury batteries.

Loading and Advancing Film

Open Camera Back

Pull the rear cover lock to open the camera back.

Insert Film Cassette

Place the film cassette into the film chamber.

Attach Film Leader to Spool

Insert film leader tip into take-up spool slots.

Advance Film and Close Back

Ensure sprocket teeth engage, advance film, then close rear cover.

Rewinding Film

Avoid Forcible Rewinding

Do not force winding; it may tear film or detach from cassette.

Release Rewind Mechanism

Push the film rewind button to reset the mechanism.

Rewind Film into Cassette

Fold out crank handle and turn to rewind film into cassette.

Remove Film Cassette

Open rear cover and remove cassette when crank rotates freely.

Exposure Settings

Set ASA Film Speed

Set the ASA speed rating of the film in the indicator window.

Preselect Shutter Speed

Align the desired shutter speed with the red indicator line.

Adjust Aperture using Indicators

Rotate aperture ring while pressing activator until "OVER"/"UNDER" lamps turn off.

Shutter Speed and Aperture Combinations

Simultaneous Ring Adjustment

Grip and rotate shutter speed and aperture rings simultaneously for exposure combinations.

Exposure Adjustment with Filters

Filter Exposure Compensation

Adjust aperture setting based on filter's exposure factor (e.g., 2X, 4X).

Shooting in Backlight

Low Intensity Backlight Compensation

Open aperture by one setting for low background light.

High Intensity Backlight Compensation

Open aperture by two settings for high background light.

Viewfinder Features

Parallax Compensation

Viewfinder frame moves diagonally to compensate for parallax.

Focusing the Camera

Using the Focusing Ring

Turn focusing ring, superimpose identical images in finder for precise focus.

Flash Photography

Mounting and Connecting Flash

Mount flash unit on accessory shoe and plug PC cord into terminal.

Flash Exposure Calculation

Determine exposure using guide number divided by subject distance.

Special Shutter Modes

Using a Cable Release

Use cable release with tripod for slow shutter speeds to prevent movement.

Bulb Exposure

Use 'B' setting for exposures longer than one second.

Using the Self-Timer

Self-Timer Operation

Set sync to "X", charge shutter, move self-timer lever for delayed release.

Understanding Depth of Field

Depth of Field Explained

Range of acceptable sharpness based on aperture and distance.

Camera Accessories

Yashica Lens Shade

Use lens shade for shooting against light to prevent flare.

Yashica Filters

Use 58mm screw-in filters for color or B&W photography.

Description of Camera Parts

Key Parts Identification

Identifies main camera parts with numbered labels.

Detailed Parts List

Provides a comprehensive list of numbered camera components.

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