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The '''[[Yashica]] FR1''' was an electronically-controlled SLR camera, first introduced in 1977. Based on the earlier [[Contax RTS]] and Yashica [[FR]], the FR1 combined some of the best attributes of those cameras. Equipped with the C/Y common bayonet mount, the FR1 could accept a variety of [[Yashica / Contax lenses]] and was targeted at serious amateur and professional photographers who did not need the added features of the more expensive Contax RTS. It had an electronically-controlled shutter with speeds from 1 sec. to 1/1000 (plus B), two exposure modes - manual and aperture priority - as well as DOF preview, self-timer, and full exposure information visible in the viewfinder. Production ended in late 1981. | The '''[[Yashica]] FR1''' was an electronically-controlled SLR camera, first introduced in 1977. Based on the earlier [[Contax RTS]] and Yashica [[FR]], the FR1 combined some of the best attributes of those cameras. Equipped with the C/Y common bayonet mount, the FR1 could accept a variety of [[Yashica / Contax lenses]] and was targeted at serious amateur and professional photographers who did not need the added features of the more expensive Contax RTS. It had an electronically-controlled shutter with speeds from 1 sec. to 1/1000 (plus B), two exposure modes - manual and aperture priority - as well as DOF preview, self-timer, and full exposure information visible in the viewfinder. Production ended in late 1981. | ||
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| + | == Links == | ||
| + | In English: | ||
| + | * The Yashica Guy's [http://www.yashica-guy.com/document/chrono.html chronology] | ||
| + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica.htm Yashica FR1] User manuals for Yashica cameras. | ||
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The Yashica FR1 was an electronically-controlled SLR camera, first introduced in 1977. Based on the earlier Contax RTS and Yashica FR, the FR1 combined some of the best attributes of those cameras. Equipped with the C/Y common bayonet mount, the FR1 could accept a variety of Yashica / Contax lenses and was targeted at serious amateur and professional photographers who did not need the added features of the more expensive Contax RTS. It had an electronically-controlled shutter with speeds from 1 sec. to 1/1000 (plus B), two exposure modes - manual and aperture priority - as well as DOF preview, self-timer, and full exposure information visible in the viewfinder. Production ended in late 1981.
Links
In English:
- The Yashica Guy's chronology
- Yashica FR1 User manuals for Yashica cameras.
