{ r<socena

O Mode d'emploi O Manualde instrucciones

Instructionbooklet O Bedienungsanleitung
* Though descriptionsand illustrationsin this
manual are based on the Yashica ML Lens 50
mm F1.9,you can operate the camera in the
same way when you u$e it with other inter-
changeablelenses.
www.orphancameras.com
* Die ErlAuterungenund Abbildungendieser
Bedienungsanleitung beziehensich auf ein Yas'
ffiffi, doch gelten die
hica MLObjektiv 1:1,9150
gleichen Bedienungsverfahren der Kamera auch
ung andererlt/echselobjektive.
bei Venrvend
 ,,

Contents lnhalt
i

Descriptionof Parts 6 Bezeichnung der Teile 7

Mountina g n d D i s m o u n t i nt h g e L e n s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. .0 Ansetzenund Abnehmendes Objektivs ......11
B a t t e r yl n s t a l l a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2E i n s e t z edne r B a t t e r i e n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 3
F i l mL o a d i n g. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .1 . .6. . E i n l e g edne s F i l m s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. T
....
S e t t i n gt h e F i l mS p e e d . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 E i n s t e l l edne r F i l m e m p f i n d l i c h k e i t ...............23
F o c u s i ntgh e L e n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4S c h a r f e i n s t e l l u n g .....25
S h u t t eS r p e e da n d A p e r t u r e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....28 Belichtungszeit und Blende . ...2g
Exposure Setting .....30 Belichtungseinstellung ...............31
T a k i n gP i c t u r e s .......34 Fotografieren............... ..............35
F i l mR e w i n d i n.g. . . . . . . . . . . ............,36 RUckspule dnesFilms ...............37
E x p o s u rCeo m p e n s a t i.o. .n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. .8. . . B e l i c h t u n g s k o r r e k t u r ....................................3
B u l bE x p o s u raen d I n f r a r e dP h o t o g r a p h. y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. 2 Zeitaufnahme und Infrarot-Fotografie ..........43
U s i n gt h e S e l f - T i m e r
F l a s hP h o t o g r a p h y
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4G e b r a u c h
. , . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . .6. . .
desSelbstauslosers
B l i t z a u f n a h m. .e. n. . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
.............47
r
. .5. . .

D e p t ho f F i e l d . . . . . . . .5.0 S c h d r f e n t i e. f. e
...,........ . . . . . . . . . . .5. .1. .
C a m e r ca a r e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5K 2 a m e r a p f l e.g. .e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. 3. . .
S p e c i f i c a t i o. n. .s: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. .6. . T e c h n i s c hDea t e n .....................57

-4^-

I
 ExposureCounter
Film AdvanceLever
ShutterReleaseButton
ShutterSpeed Dial
Film SpeedRing
ShutterSpeedIndex
Flash-ReadySignalContact
DirectX Contact
AccessoryShoe
L e n s M o u n t i n gI n d e x
eooo Film RewindCrank
Film RewindKnob
Grip
Lens ReleaseButton
Self-TimerLever
ApertureRing
F o c u s i n gR i n g
Aperture/Distance Index

www.orphancameras.com
Film RevrindStud
F i l mC h a m b e r
ViewfinderEyepiece
S h u t t e rC u r t a i n
BatteryCompartmentCover
TripodSocket
Film RewindReleaseButton
SprocketWheel
Take-upSpool
CameraBack
 < M o u n t i n gt h e L e n s > < Dismountingthe Lens>
First,removethe camera body cap by turningit counter- Whilepressingin the Lens ReleaseButton,turn the lens
clockwise.Thenalignthe red dot on the lensbarrelwith the counterclockwise as far as it will go, then pull it out toward
Lens MountingIndex on the front.Once the lens has been dismounted,be sure to
the camerabody,fit in the put the lensfrontcap and rearcap on the lensand the body
lens and turn it clockwise cap on the camera'slens mount to protectthem.
until it locks in olacewith o Whilemountingand dismounting the lens,do not touch
a click. the lens glassand the insideof the camera.
. lf you are changingthe lenswithfilm in the camera,take
care to preventlightfrom enteringthe insideof the camera.

";."
ii:; 7)::; .".;r:;,1" i'; :"i
.""]
t / -
"'i

www.orphancameras.com l0

Two 1.5 V alkaline batteries (LR44)or 1.55 V silver-oxide
batteries (5R44) are needed to provide power for the
camera's exposure meter.
Coverby turningit
Removethe BatteryCompartment
1
& replaced.Be sure to replacethe two batteriesat the same
wtln a cotn.
*-) Insertthe two batteriesinsidethe batteryholderwith
{* the plus(+ ) sidefacingup as shown,thenreplacethe
holderin the compartment and tightenits cover.
I
Checkthe batterieswith the LEDsin the viewfinder. lf an
LED(redor green)turnson whenthe ShutterReleaseBut-
ton is pressedhalfwayin, the batteriesare in good condi-
tion lf no LED turnson, they are exhausted and must be
trme.
Becausethe batteriesare usedto poweronlythe exposure
meter,the cameraoperateseven if they are exhaustedor
thereare no batteriesin it.
'o@.tuP'*
12
 <Battery Precautions>
o Silver-oxide batterieswill lastaboutoneyear,and alkaline
batteriesabout six months.However,their servicelife dif-
fers dependingon their capacityat the time of purchase,
the ambienttemperature, and how oftenyou take pictures.
o Generally, the batteryperformance decreasestemporari-
ly at low temperatures (underabout0'C). Whentakingpic-
tures in cold weather, it is recommendedto use new
batteriesand warm the camera beforeshooting.The bat-
teriesaffectedby cold temperatureswill functionproperly
againif they returnto normaltemperature.
o Beforeinstalling the batteries,wipe both polescleanwith
a dry cloth becausepoor contact may result if they are
soiled.
. lf you are carryingyourcameraon a longtrip,bringspare
batterieswith you.
o Neverput batteriesinto fire or try to disassemble them
becauseit is dangerous.
www.orphancameras.com
<Hinweise zu Batterien>
o Die Lebensdauer von Silberoxid-Batterien
betraigtetwa 1
Jahr,die von Alkali-Batterienetwa 6 Monate.Die tatsdchli-
che Lebensdauer hringtjedochvom Zustandder Batterien
zum Zeitpunktdes Kaufs,der Umgebungstemperatur und
Aufnahmehduf igkeitab.
o Bei niedrigenTemperaturen (unterO'C) nimmtdie Batte-
rienleistungim allgemeinen vorrlbergehendab. Beim Foto-
grafierenunter solchenBedingungen empfiehltes sich,
neueBatterienzu verwenden,und die Kameravor dem Fo-
tografierenwarm zu halten.Batterien, derenLeistungsfdhig-
keit durch niedrige Temperaturenbeeintraichtigtwar,
funktionierenbei normalenTemperaturen wieder richtig.
o Vor dem Einsetzender Batterienbeide Kontaktemit ei-
nem trockenenTuch sauberwischen, da durch Verschmut-
zung schlechterKontaktverursachtwerdenxann.
o WennSie ein langereReiseplanen,und die Kameramit-
nehmenwollen,solltenSie Ersatzbatterien nichtvergessen.
o Alte Batterienniemalsin ein Feuerwerfenoderauseinan-
derzunehmen versuchen, da dies gefdhrlichist.
Use 35 mm cassette film. Always load and unload film Pull out the film tip and insertit into anv one of the
in subdued light (never in direct sunlight). 3 slots in the Take-uoSoool.

1 Open the Camera Back by pullingthe Film Rewind

r Knoball the way out.

Installthe cassette in the Film Chamberand push

-, down the Film Rewind Knob. lf it does not return
smoothlyto its originalposition,push it down whiletwisting
it back and forth.

..:

l;:

,.
.:;
'!n Operatethe FilmAdvanceLeverslowlyto advancethe 7 Foldoutthe FilmRewindCrankandturnit gentlyin the
film. Make sure the sprocketteeth catch the oerfora- c directionof the arrow to take uo film slack.
tionsand close the CameraBack.

< Film Advance Lever>

By turningthe Film AdvanceLeveras far as it will go, the
film will advanceone frame and the shutterwill be cocked
at the same time.
Unlessit is fullyturned, /
the shutterwill not trip.

i , ! . . r r F ! i r .

! $ , b r i d ' n ; i 4 .

o , n ! i q r t ! e r . ! j r

b l q d l , r ! ; " . .

1 b - n ! 4 i , - ! t

" ! r , r ! , a ! ! r

" 1 t ) ? . r ! , t j : i 1 l
. r ! r s ! a t r i e d a . ,
' r o q J i o 9 e i i ! r i . i

www.orphancameras.com IB
r Windthe FilmAdvanceLeverand depressthe Shutter
O ReleaseButton.Repeatthis operationuntil the Ex-
posureCountershows "1". The film is advancingproperly
il the Film RewindKnobturnswhile you wind the Film Ad-
vance Lever.
< ExposureCounter>
The Exoosure Counterwill advanceeachtime the FilmAd-
vance Leveris wound,and returnto "S" when the Camera
Back is ooened.lt is indicatedwith the letter "S" and the
n u m b e r s1 , 4 , 6 , . . . . . .u. .p t o 3 6 .T h en u m b e r s1 2 , 2 0 , 2 4a n d
36 are markedin orangeto indicatethe endof filmon com-
merciallyavailable films.
20
To obtain correct exposure, it is important to set the
film speed correctly. The speed of the film you are us-
ing is printed on the film box.

To set the film speed,lift up the Film SpeedRingand turn

it until the desiredISO speed comes oppositethe index
m a r k( v ) .

The ISO speed settings on the Film Speed Ring are as

follows:

25 50 100 200 400 10001600 3200

1.. 1.. I.. 1 oo 1... I. 1.. t
3240 6480 125160 250320500640800
125020002500

www.orphancameras.com 22
Focusing is done with a split-image focusing center, .F>
microprism collar and a surrounding matte screen.

< F o c u s i n gw i t h t h e S p l i t - l m a g e >
Turnthe Focusing Ringuntilthe two segments of the image
dividedby the horizontal linein split-image centerfallin line.
lf the two segmentsare not aligned,your subjectis not in
sharpfocus.

< Focusingwith the MicroprismCollar and Matte

Screen>
Turnthe FocusingRinguntilyoursubjecton the microprism
collaror the mattescreenappearssharp.lt is not in sharp
focusif the imageappearswavyon the microprism,or blur-
red on the matte screen.

,^

. l f y o u a r e u s i n g a l e n s w i t h a l a r g e f o c a l l e n g t ho r a r e l a -
t i v e l y " s l o w " l e n s o r t a k i n g c l o s e - u p sw i t h h i g h m a g n i f i c a -
tions, focusing may be difficult because the microprism
center will become dark. In such cases,focus on the matte
sc reen
. Bei Verwendung von langbrennweitigenObjektiven bzw.
Objektiven relativ geringer Lichtstarke oder bei Nahaufnah-
m e n m i t s t a r k e r V e r g r d B e r u n gk a n n d i e S c h a r f e i n s t e l l u n g
s c h w i e r i g w e r d e n , w e i l s i c h d i e S u c h e r m i t t ev e r d u n k e l t .I n
d i e s e m F a l l n i m m t m a n d i e S c h a r f e i n s t e l l u n gm i t d e m
M a t t s c h e i b e n f e l dv o r
www.orphancameras.com
r
. Si I'onutiliseun objectifd'unefortelongueurfocaleou un
objectifrelativement "lent" ou si I'onprenddes gros-plan d
fort grossissement, la miseau points'avereradifficilecar le
microprisme seraobscurci.Dansce cas,effectuerla mise
au pointsur le depoli.
o Si utilizaun objetivoque tieneuna distanciafocallarga,
diafragmado mdximoreducidoo cuandotomaprimerospla-
nos con granrelacionde aumento,puedeser diftcilenfocar
porqueel microprisma se oscureceraEn talescasos,enfo-
que con el campo mate
26
 <Altaching the Eyecup>
Attach the Eyecup as shown in
the illustration
*
< A n b r i n g e nd e r A u g e n m u s c h e l >
B r i n g e nS i ed i e A u g e n m u s c h e l
wie in der Abbildunggezeigtan
*
< Fixation de I'oeilleton>
F i x e z I ' o e i l l e t o nd e l a m a n i d r e
i n d i q u e ed a n s I ' i l l u s t r a t i o n
* C h o o s e o n e t h a t s u i t s y o u r e y e s i g h ta n d
< Montaje de la taPa del ocular>
Monte la tapa del ocular lal
como se mueslra en la
ilustracion
< Diopler Lenses >
l f y o u a r e f a r - o r n e a s i g h t e d ,F L t y p e
D i o p t e r L e n s e s ( Y A S H I C A ,o p t i o n a l )a r e
a v a i l a b l ei n e i g h t d i o p t e r s : - 5 D , - 4 D ,
-3D,-2D,0D, +1D, +2Dand +3D,
f i x i t i n t o t h e v i e w f i n d e re y e p i e c e
The Eyecup can be attached on a Diopter
Lens
* diootrioue
< Dioptrienlinsen >
Z u r K o r r e k t u r v o n W e i t - o d e rN a h s i c h t i g k e i t
s i n d F L - D i o p t r i e n l i n s e (nY a s h i c a ,
S o n d e r z u b e h o r )i n a c h t D i o p t r i e n s t a r k e n
l i e fe r b a r :- 5 D , - 4 D , - 3 D , - 2 D ,
0 D , + 1 D , + 2 D u n d + 3 D W a h l e nS i e d i e
oassende Linse und sitzen Sie sie in das
S u c h e r o k u l a re i n
D i e A u g e n m u s c h e lk a n n a n e i n e r
D i o p t r i e n l i n s eb e f e s t i g t w e r d e n
< Lentilles dioptriques >
Si vous etes myope ou presbyte, les
l e n t i l l e sd i o p t r i q u e sd e t y p e F L
( Y A S H l C A , o p t i o n n e l l e s )o n t d i s p o n i b l e s
e n h u i t v a l e u r s -: 5 D , - 4 D , - 3 D , - 2 D ,
0 D , + t D , + 2 D e t + 3 D C h o i s i s s e zl a
l e n t i l l eq u i c o n v i e n t a v o t r e v u e e t m e t t e z
l a e n o l a c e d a n s I ' o c u l a i r ed u v i s e u r
L ' o e i l l e t o np e u t e f i x e s u r u n e l e n t i l l e
*
< Lentes dioplricas >
Si usted es miope o hipermetrope puede
u t i l i z a r l a s l e n t e s d i o p t r i c a sd e l t i p o F L
( Y a s h i c a ,a c c e s o r i o s o p c i o n a l e s )q u e
e s t d n d i s p o n i b l e se n o c h o d i o p t r i a s .- 5 D ,
- 4 D , - 3 D , - 2 D , 0 D ,+ 1 D , + 2 D , y + 3 D
Escoja aquella que se adapte a su vista y
c o l o q u e l ae n e l o c u l a r d e l v i s t o r
La tapa del ocular se puede montar en la
lentedioptrica
27
< Settingthe ShutterSpeed>
The shuttercontrolsthe time duringwhich lightreachesthe
film.lf the ShutterSpeedDialis turnedto a one stephigher
number(from 125 lo 250, for example),the amountof ex-
posurewill be reducedby half;if it is turnedto a one step
lowernumber,the amountof exposurewill be doubled.The
n u m b e r "s1 " , " 2 " , . . . . . .".2 0 0 0'' o n t h ed i a lr e p r e s e n1t, 1 1 2 ,
.......112000 second,andthe letter"8" is for bulbexposure.
To set the shutterspeed,turn the ShutterSpeedDial and
set the numberyou want oppositethe index.Be sureto set
it at the click oosition.
< Setting the Aperture>
The aperturecontrolsthe amountof lightthat reachesthe
film. lf the ApertureRing is turnedto a one step higher
number (from 4 to 5.6, for example),the amount of ex-
posurewill be reducedby half;if it is turnedto a one step
lowernumber,the amountof exposurewill be doubled.The
aperturenot only controlsthe amountof light,but allows
you to take picturesby usingthe lens' depth-of{ieldeffect
(seepage26).To set the aperture,turn the ringand set the
number you want (with click) oppositethe Aperture/Dis-
tance Index.Intermediate settingscan also be used.

ol
6
ae)

adj
6)

€l
6
t9

E
o

@)
sl

www.orphancameras.com 28
Your camera features a center-weighted metering sys- As the exposuremeter is based on a center-weighted
tem which measures the light intensity with emphasis system,always place your subject in the center of the
on your subject in the center of the viewfinder. lt also viewfinderfor light metering.
measures the brightness rn the surrounding area.

The cameraoperateson manualexposure.At first,set the

film speed.You can chooseany appropriate combination of
shutterspeedand apertureto obtaincorrectexposure.
lf you pressthe ShutterReleaseButtonhalfwayin, the ex-
posuremeterwill switchon and an LED will turn on in the
viewfinderto indicateexposure.The LED will turn off as
soon as you take your fingeroff the button.

30
Correct Exposure. Only the green LED 1.; turns on. lf Overexposure....Onlythe red(+) LEDturnson. lt means
t h e g r e e nL E D a n d a r e d ( + ) o r ( - ) L E D t u r n o n a t t h e your subjectis too bright Stopdown the apertureor use a
sametime,it meansslightover or underexposure but you Jastershutterspeedto turn on the greenLED
can go aheadandshoot.However, if youare usinga shutter Underexposure...Only the red (-) LED turns on. lt
speedof 1/30sec.or slower,useflashor mountthe camera meansyoursubjecttstoodark Openup the aperture or use
on a trioodto oreventcamerashake. a slowershuttersoeedto turn on the qreenLED.

(Red) (Red'Green) (Green) (Green'fred) (Red)

(Rot) (Rot.Griln) (Grtin) (GrAn'Rot) (ftot)
(Rouge) (Rouge'Verte) (Verte) (Verte'Rouge) (Rouge)
(Roio) (Raio'Verde) (Verde) (Verde froio) (froia)

Overexposure Slightoverexposure Correet exposure Slight ufiderexposure Underexuosure

Uberbelichtung Leichte Uberbelichtung Bichtige Belichtung Leichte Unterbelichtung Unterbelichtung
Sur-exposition lAgdre
Sur-exposition Expositioncorrecte Sous€xpositlon {Agdre Sous-expositron
Sobreexposici6n Sobreexposlcionligera Exposici5ncorrecta Subexposici'n ligera Suhexwsici6n

www.orphancameras.com 32
1 Set the shutterspeedand aperture. <Exposure Meter Coupling Range>
I Turnthe ShutterSpeedDialandApertureRingand set The following chart shows the coupling range of the
your desiredvalues. camera'sbuilt-inexposuremeter. lt illustratesthe shutter
speedsthat are usableat differentISO speeds.
Jl Focusthe lens and frame your subject.
(- Whilelookingthroughthe viewfinder,turn the Focus-
ing Ringto focus and composeyour picture.

e Checkthe exposureand shoot.

t Pressthe ShutterReleaseButtonhalfwayin andcheck
if the greenLED turnson in the viewfinder.lf it turnson,
takeyour pictureby pressingthe ShutterReleaseButtonall
tl'ie way in.

Non-couplingrange
lf you reach the end of the film, the Film Advance Lever
will no longer operate. Do not force it. Check the Expo-
sure Counter to make sure the end of the film is reach-
ed, wind the f ilm back into ifs cassetfe and unload the
casseffe. Send the exposed tilm tor processrngas soon
as posslb/e.
O Foldoutthe FilmRewindCrankandturnit in the direc-
L tion of the arrow. Stop windingif you feel a sudden
releaseof tension,thenopenthe CameraBackandtakeout
the cassette.

1 Press in the RewindReleaseButton locatedon the

r camerabottom.You need not keep pressingit.

:1

,--

www.orphancameras.com 36
lf there is a significant diflerence in brightness bet- Example:
ween the main subject and its background, you will not lf the camera'sexposuremeter indicatesF16 and 'l1250
be able to get correct exposure in the normal metering sec. to get correct exposure,make compensationas fol-
procedure. ln this case, exposure compensation is nec- lows:
essary. r Compensation with the Aperture Ring
For 2X exposurecompensation, lurn the ring from F16 to
<Taking BacklightedSubjects> F'l1. and for 4X. to FB.
lf you are takinga backlightedsubjector, if a brightback- r Compensation with the Shutter Speed Dial
groundoccupiesa largeareaol the pictureframe(e.9.por- For 2X exposurecompensation, turn the dial from 1/250
traitswith a brightsky or sea in the background,subjects sec. to 1/125sec.,and for 4X, to 1/60sec.
standingagainsta window,etc.),your subjectwill turn out
underexposed and dark. In such cases,give twice or four
times as much exposureso that it is correctlyexposed.

"l
 < Taking Spotlighted Subjects> Example:
lf a dark backgroundoccupiesa largearea of the picture lf the camera'sexoosuremeter indicatesF4 and 1/60sec.
frame(e.9.spotlighted subjectson a stage),on the contrary, to get correctexposure,make compensation as follows:
your subjectwill turn out overexposedand light. In such r Compensation with the Aperture Ring
cases,reducethe amountof exposureto half or one-fourth For 1l2Xexposurecompensation, turn the ring from F4 to
so that it is correctlvexoosed. F5.6.and tor 114X.to FB.
r Compensation with the Shutter Speed Dial
For 1l2X exposurecompensation, turn the dial from 1/60
'11125
sec. to sec.,and for 1/4X,to 1/250sec.

www.orphancameras.com
 <"8" (Bulb)Exposure>
lf an exposuretime of 1 secondor longeris required,set
the ShutterSpeedDialat "8" (bulb).The shutterwiil remain
openas longas the ShutterReleaseButtonis keptdepress-
ed.To preventcamerashake,mountthe cameraon a triood
and trip the shutterwith a cable release(optional).
< lnfrared Photography>
To take infraredpictureswith black-and-white infraredfilm
(usinga red filter),compensation is necessarybecausethe
pointof focusslightlyshiftsfrom that in normalphotogra-
phy.YashicaML lensesandZeisslensesare provided with
an infraredcompensation markon the depthof fieldscale
(reddot on ML lensesand red lineon Zeisslenses)(There
is no such markon reflection type lensesbecausetheydo
not requirecompensation).
First,focusthe lenswithoutfilteras you woulddo normally.
Then fit on a red filter and move the distanceset on the
FocusingRingoppositethe infraredmark and shoot
. lf you are usingcolorinfraredfilm,followthe instructions
packedwith your film.
42
lf you want to include yourself in the picture, mount the I by pushingthe Self-Timer
Set the self-timer Leverall
camera on a tripod and trip the shutter with the aid of &' the way down.fl-heself-timercan be set afteradvanc-
the self-timer. i n gt h e f i l m . )

1 First,focus the lens and set exposure. e Make sure the film has beenwoundand depressthe
rJ ShutterReleaseButton.The self-timerwill start and
trio the shutterin about10 seconds.

, |i]#

www.orphancameras.com
If you are taking indoor or nighttime pictures, use a
compact Yashica f/ash system. lt will give you beautiful
flash pictures.

TheYashicaCS-201Auto is a systemflashspeciallydesign-
ed for usewith the YashicaFX-3Super2000.Withthisflash
on the camera,a flash readysignalwill automatically turn
on in the viewfinderto indicatethat the flash is fullycharg-
eo.

As soon as the flash is fully charged,

the FlashReadySignalwill turn on,
regardlessof whether the exposure
meter is on or off.

Flash ready signal

B Iitzbe re i tsc h af tssig n al
T1moinde charge du flash
Senalde puesta a punto del flash

< SynchronizingShutter Speeds>

The YashicaFX-3Super 2000 has an X-contacthotshoe
which allows flash synchronization
at shutter speeds of
1/125sec. or slower.

< Using Other Flashes>

o The camera'sAccessoryShoe is a direct-contacthot-
shoe. You can use any other cordlesstype electronic
f lashes.

46
 Flash tlnit
Eliteg€rfrt
Flash
Flash

CS-201Auto O
CS-202Auto O
CS-203Auto* O
CS-204Auto
CS-220Auto O
CS-221Auto" C
cs.14
cs-10
TLA-2o.O C
TLA.3O-O C
" Flash unit with TTL flash capability/Blitzgerdt mit TTL-BIitzmessung
Flash compatible mise au point TTL/Flash con capacidad de exposicion a traves del objetivo (TTL)
O Contax products /Contax-Produkte/Produits Contax /Productos Conrax

www.orphancameras.com 48
When the lens is focused on a subject, it will turn 'out <Depth of Field Scale>
sharpestin the picture.However,the zoneof sharpnessex- You can checkthe zoneof sharpnesson the Depthof Field
tendsovera certaindistancein frontof and behindthe ooint Scaleof your lens.lf you are usinga 50 mm normallens
the lens is focusedon. This is knownas the deoth of field and have set the dis-
of a lens and it variesas follows: tanceat 5 m and the ap-
Q The smallerthe aperture,the wider the depth of field, erture at F16, you will
and vice versa. see on the depthof field
@ The longerthe camera-subject distance,the wider the scale that the zone of
depthof field,and vice versa. sharpnessextendsfrom
@ Thezoneof sharpness behindthe pointthe lensis focus- about 2.7 m to infinity
ed on is widerthan that in frontof it. (see illustration).
Further,a lenswith a shorterfocallengthhas a widerdepth Depth of field scale
of fieldthan one with a longerfocal length. Scharfentiefenskala
Echelle de profondeur de champ
Escala de profundidad de compo
 ' ;ffi: *,ffi

-;i.
o Do not leave the camera in a hot place (e.9. in direct
:i; HkJ-i;ri"*ifr''ifi f ih*..il;;;fi# J i#ffi
sunlight,in a closedcar, etc.)for too long a time, because
excessiveheat may adverselyaffect the fi|m, batteries,or
'. "rinter-
camera, it is advisable use Yashica/Contax
to "i
. changeablelensesand accessoriesspeciallydesigned.",
camera mechanism.lf the camera has become too hot, .'
allow it to cool to normaltemperaturebeforeuse. . for it. We may not be responsiblefor the troublethat
o After shootingseasideor mountainscenes,clean the might occur as a resultof use of other makers'products
for Yashice/Contax products.
cameravery carefully.Sea breezesmay cause corrosion, "" offered "*
and sand and dust may cause damage to the internal
mechanismof the camera.
o Removedust and dirt on the lens and vieMindereye-
piecewitha soft lensbrushor blowerbrush.Removefinger-
marks by wipingoff lightlywith lens tissue.
In casethe mirroris soiled,dustoff lightlywith a lensbrush.
Always take extra care to avoid scratches.
o Do not subject the camera to abrupt temperature
changes because moisture can condensateinside the
cameraand cause faultyelectricalcontact.
o To cleanthe camerabody,wipe it cleanwith a soft cloth.
Neveruse benzine,thinnerand other solvents.
o lf you are not likelyto use the camerafor an extended
periodof time, removethe batteriesand store it away from
heat and moisture.
o Before you take your camera on a trip or for special
events,be sureto checkbeforehandif it functionsnormally.
. Remember, the pictureareathat will appearon a certain
size of print might be slightlysmaller than that of the
negative.

www.orphancameras.com
 flffs
Type: 35 mm single-lensreflex camera with focal-plane Film Rewind: Film rewindcrank.
shutter. ExposureCounter: Additive,auto-reset.
Negative Size=24 x 36 mm Dimensions: 135 (W) x 84.5 (H) x 50 (D) mm
Lens Mount: Contax/Yashica mount. Weight: 445 g (withoutbatteries).
Shutter: Vertically runningmetalfocal-plane shutter.
Shutter Speeds: B (bulb),1 to 1/2000sec. (13 steps). * Specifications
anddesignare subject
tochangewithoutnotice.
Flash Synchronization:X contacthotshoe(synchronizes
at 11125sec. or slower).
Self-Timer:Mechanicalwith about 10-sec.delay.
Shutter Release:Mechanical.
ExposureMetering: Throughthe-lens, full-aperture
center-
weightedlight meteringwith SPD cell; manualexposure
with LEDdisplay;meteringrange:EV 2-19 (withISO 100
and 50 rnm F1.4lens);ISO25-3200 film speedrange;ex-
posuremeter switchactivatedby pressingshutterrelease
buttonhalfwayin.
ExposureMeter PowerSource: Two '1.5V alkaline(1R44)
.1.55 (SR44)batteries.
or V silver-oxide
Viewfinden EyeJevel, pentaprismfinder;920k tieldof view
and 0.91Xmagnification (with50 mm lensat infinity).
Focusing Screen: Split-image/microprism.
Viewfinder Information: Display of correct exposure,
over- and underexposure with 3 LEDs; flash signal in-
dicatingthat the flashis fullycharged.
. Film Advance: Leverwith 130ostrokeand 20o stand-off.

56