Yashica-D
Description
The Yashica D is a medium format TLR camera produced by Yashica in Japan. Early models were equipped with a coated 3-element Yashinor 80mm f3.5, while later models had the higher-quality, 4 element Yashikor 80mm f3.5 lens.
It makes a 6cm x 6cm photo on 120 roll film, and has a Copal shutter, with shutter speeds of 1 - 1/500. Because it uses a leaf shutter, it is capable of X sync at all shutter speeds, and has a PC sync connector for flash. Make sure to set the flash switch to the X-position when using electronics flash. The M setting is used for flash bulbs.
The taking lens is accepts Bay I filters. Use a Bay I hood to prevent flare.
Operation
Shutter speed and aperture are set by turning small dials on the front of the camera just above the taking lens until the appropriate number appears in a window on the top of the viewing lens. Film advance is performed by manually cranking the advance wheel until it stops turning. A small frame counter is visible on the side of the camera near the film advance knob.
Since the camera does not have a light meter, use a hand-held light meter or use the sunny-16 rule.
Use of a cable release requires a Leica nipple.
