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| − | The '''Yashica 230 AF''' is an [[autofocus]] [[35mm]] [[SLR]] introduced 1987 by [[Kyocera]] in Japan. | + | The '''Yashica 230 AF''' is an [[autofocus]] [[35mm]] [[SLR]] introduced 1987 by [[Kyocera]] in Japan alongside a [[Kyocera Yashica AF lens | new autofocus lens system]]. |
It was promoted as having three autofocus modes: single-shot, continuous (follow-focus) and trap-focus (shutter fires when subject enters focus). The camera provides motorized film advance (up to 1.8 frames/sec in continuous mode) and rewind; and recognizes film [[DX coding]] from ISO 25–5000. LCDs on the top panel and underneath the viewfinder image display shooting parameters. Exposure modes include programmed autoexposure (keyed to lens focal length, with program shift), aperture- or shutter-priority, or manual settings (PASM). Spot metering with AE lock is offered. | It was promoted as having three autofocus modes: single-shot, continuous (follow-focus) and trap-focus (shutter fires when subject enters focus). The camera provides motorized film advance (up to 1.8 frames/sec in continuous mode) and rewind; and recognizes film [[DX coding]] from ISO 25–5000. LCDs on the top panel and underneath the viewfinder image display shooting parameters. Exposure modes include programmed autoexposure (keyed to lens focal length, with program shift), aperture- or shutter-priority, or manual settings (PASM). Spot metering with AE lock is offered. | ||
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| − | |image_text= With Y/C lens | + | |image_text= With official Y/C lens autofocus adapter<br>incorporating a 1.6x teleconverter |
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Revision as of 16:03, 2 May 2023
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The Yashica 230 AF is an autofocus 35mm SLR introduced 1987 by Kyocera in Japan alongside a new autofocus lens system.
It was promoted as having three autofocus modes: single-shot, continuous (follow-focus) and trap-focus (shutter fires when subject enters focus). The camera provides motorized film advance (up to 1.8 frames/sec in continuous mode) and rewind; and recognizes film DX coding from ISO 25–5000. LCDs on the top panel and underneath the viewfinder image display shooting parameters. Exposure modes include programmed autoexposure (keyed to lens focal length, with program shift), aperture- or shutter-priority, or manual settings (PASM). Spot metering with AE lock is offered.
While no built-in electronic flash is included, Kyocera offered a matching CS-110AF flash unit which hugs the top of the pentaprism and is powered by the camera's 6-volt lithium 2CR5 battery.
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| Yashica 230-AF with flash removed image by Casual Camera Collector (Image rights) |
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| With official Y/C lens autofocus adapter incorporating a 1.6x teleconverter image by Robert Delany (Image rights) |
Links
- Yashica AF-230 manual from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Yashica 230-AF profiled at John's Cameras blog
