CABLE RELEASE
A standard. overlap-type Cable Release can be fitted to your Yashica.
Simply unscrew the Shutter Release Ring and Screw in the Cable
Release. Your camera dealer will supply the proper cable release for
your camera. See left picture.
THE LENS OPENING
The lens opening controls the amount of light that will pass through the lens onto the light-sensitive film Your
Yashica MAT-EM with its Yashinon lens offers openings f / 3 5, 4,56,8,11,16, and 22.
Notice that the lower the number, the larger the opening F 3 5 is the largest opening, f 22 the
smallest
To set the lens opening, move the Aperture Control Wheel to the desired number on the Aperture
Scale
SHUTTER SPEED
The Shutter Speed controls the duration of the exposure. Shutter speeds on this camera with its fine Copal
Shutter are 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/l5, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 of a second and B. The 'B' setting is for taking
pictures with an exposure longer than 1 second. Use a Tripod or Brace when using B. When you press the
Shutter Release Button on the "B" setting the shutter stays open until you release pressure on the button.4w ww.butkus.org
It is advisable to set the shutter speed before you cock the shutter all times.
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