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The '''Electro 35 FC''' is a 35mm rangefinder camera released by [[Yashica]] in 1973.
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The '''Electro 35 FC''' is a 35mm rangefinder camera released by [[Yashica]] in 1973. Although it carries the same name as the famous [[Yashica Electro 35|Electro 35 series]] cameras and some similarities it is a different camera. It shares the same compact body with the [[Yashica Electro 35 CC]] but a more simple standard lens (40 mm f/2.8). It was available in both chrome and black finish.
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===Specifications===
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* 35mm full frame rangefinder camera with electronically controlled shutter and aperture priority auto exposure control (10s ~ 1/500 sec stepless, no manual selection of shutter speeds)
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* Lens: Yashinon DX 40 mm f/2,8, filter thread 48 mm, closest distance 0,85 m
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* Meter: Single CdS cell located above front lens element, EV -0.4 (f/2,8 @ 10 sec.) to EV 17 (f/16 @ 1/500 sec.) with ISO 100 film. ISO 25 (DIN 15) to ISO 800 (DIN 30).
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* Viewfinder: Superimposed rangefinder, bright frame line, parallax correction mark, overexposure and underexposure warning arrows.
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* Flash synchronization: X with hot shoe
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* Electronic self timer
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* Film handling: QL quick loading system, single-stroke advance lever, built-in double exposure prevention, film transport confirmation window.
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* Battery: Two 1,35 volt mercury battery PX640, Battery check
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* Dimensions: 123 x 77 x 56 mm, 430g
  
  
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
* Lionel's [http://35mm-compact.com/compact/yashicaelectro35fc.htm Yashica Electro 35 FC overview] at 35mm-compact.com - in French
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* [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_electro_35_fc/yashica_electro_35_fc.htm Yashica Electro 35 FC in PDF fomat] from OrphanCameras [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html Camera manual site]
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* Lionel's [http://35mm-compact.com/compact/yashicaelectro35fc.htm Yashica Electro 35 FC overview] at 35mm-compact.com (in French)
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OknYvFV1a68 Yashica Electro 35 FC video presentation] by YouTuber [https://www.youtube.com/@VintageCameraGuy. Vintage Camera Guy]
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[[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]]
 
[[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]]
 
[[Category: Yashica|Electro 35 FC]]
 
[[Category: Yashica|Electro 35 FC]]
 
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[[Category: E|Electro 35 Fc]]
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[[Category: E|Electro 35 FC Yashica]]
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[[Category:1973]]

Latest revision as of 05:46, 13 November 2023

The Electro 35 FC is a 35mm rangefinder camera released by Yashica in 1973. Although it carries the same name as the famous Electro 35 series cameras and some similarities it is a different camera. It shares the same compact body with the Yashica Electro 35 CC but a more simple standard lens (40 mm f/2.8). It was available in both chrome and black finish.

Specifications

  • 35mm full frame rangefinder camera with electronically controlled shutter and aperture priority auto exposure control (10s ~ 1/500 sec stepless, no manual selection of shutter speeds)
  • Lens: Yashinon DX 40 mm f/2,8, filter thread 48 mm, closest distance 0,85 m
  • Meter: Single CdS cell located above front lens element, EV -0.4 (f/2,8 @ 10 sec.) to EV 17 (f/16 @ 1/500 sec.) with ISO 100 film. ISO 25 (DIN 15) to ISO 800 (DIN 30).
  • Viewfinder: Superimposed rangefinder, bright frame line, parallax correction mark, overexposure and underexposure warning arrows.
  • Flash synchronization: X with hot shoe
  • Electronic self timer
  • Film handling: QL quick loading system, single-stroke advance lever, built-in double exposure prevention, film transport confirmation window.
  • Battery: Two 1,35 volt mercury battery PX640, Battery check
  • Dimensions: 123 x 77 x 56 mm, 430g



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