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+ | The '''Yashica FX-2''' is a 35mm SLR camera manufactured by [[Yashica]] in 1976. The FX-2 was the second camera to use the new bayonet lens mount known alternately as the [[Contax/Yashica lenses|Contax/Yashica mount]]<ref>Yashica FX-2 Instruction Manual</ref> or C/Y mount. The FX-2 viewfinder provide 0.89x magnification, providing a nearly 90% field of view. The metering is done via a needle on the right side of the viewfinder display. Choosing the proper shutter and aperture combinations will result in proper exposure with the needle aligned between the + and −. The focus is done manually on the lens, to make it easier the view finder screen features a central spot with a micro-prism screen. | ||
+ | ==Specifications== | ||
*Year: 1976 | *Year: 1976 | ||
*Manufacturer: [[Yashica]], Japan | *Manufacturer: [[Yashica]], Japan | ||
− | * | + | *Lens mount: [[Contax/Yashica lenses|Contax/Yashica]] or C/Y bayonet mount lenses |
*Metering: [[TTL]] full aperture with [[CdS]], In finder zero-in metering from 12 [[ASA]] to 1600 [[ASA]] | *Metering: [[TTL]] full aperture with [[CdS]], In finder zero-in metering from 12 [[ASA]] to 1600 [[ASA]] | ||
*Shutter: [[focal plane shutter|focal plane]], 1/1000 to 1 sec and B | *Shutter: [[focal plane shutter|focal plane]], 1/1000 to 1 sec and B | ||
− | *[[flash sync|Flash]]: X at 1/60 or slower | + | *[[flash sync|Flash]]: X sync at 1/60 or slower |
− | *Batteries,: 1.3v | + | *Batteries,: 1.3v mercury battery (EP-675R, RM-675R, or equivalent) |
− | *Weight: about 690 g. | + | *Weight: about 690 g (24.3 oz) |
− | *Dimensions: 144. | + | *Dimensions: 144.5 x 94 x 51 mm (5.7 x 3.7 x 2 in) |
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+ | |image_text= Yashica FX-2 with ML 50mm f/1.7 lens | ||
+ | |image_by= Mike Novak | ||
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+ | |image_text= Yashica FX-2 with Carl Zeiss Distagon 28mm f2.8 T* lens | ||
+ | |image_by= Bob MacCallum | ||
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+ | ==Notes== | ||
+ | <references/> | ||
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+ | ==Links== | ||
+ | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_fx-2/yashica_fx-2.htm Yashica FX-2 Instruction Manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus' Orphan Cameras] | ||
+ | * [http://www.flickr.com/groups/1409571@N20/ Flickr group pool: Yashica FX-2] | ||
+ | *[http://thecameracollection.blogspot.com/2012/06/yashica-fx-2.html Yashica FX-2 review] at [http://thecameracollection.blogspot.com/ The Camera Collection] | ||
− | [[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]] | + | [[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] |
− | [[Category: Contax/Yashica mount]] | + | [[Category:Contax/Yashica mount]] |
+ | [[Category:Yashica|FX-2]] | ||
+ | [[Category:F|FX-2 Yashica]] | ||
+ | [[Category:1976]] |
Latest revision as of 05:13, 11 November 2023
Yashica FX-2 with ML 50mm f/2 lens image by Marty4650 (Image rights) |
The Yashica FX-2 is a 35mm SLR camera manufactured by Yashica in 1976. The FX-2 was the second camera to use the new bayonet lens mount known alternately as the Contax/Yashica mount[1] or C/Y mount. The FX-2 viewfinder provide 0.89x magnification, providing a nearly 90% field of view. The metering is done via a needle on the right side of the viewfinder display. Choosing the proper shutter and aperture combinations will result in proper exposure with the needle aligned between the + and −. The focus is done manually on the lens, to make it easier the view finder screen features a central spot with a micro-prism screen.
Specifications
- Year: 1976
- Manufacturer: Yashica, Japan
- Lens mount: Contax/Yashica or C/Y bayonet mount lenses
- Metering: TTL full aperture with CdS, In finder zero-in metering from 12 ASA to 1600 ASA
- Shutter: focal plane, 1/1000 to 1 sec and B
- Flash: X sync at 1/60 or slower
- Batteries,: 1.3v mercury battery (EP-675R, RM-675R, or equivalent)
- Weight: about 690 g (24.3 oz)
- Dimensions: 144.5 x 94 x 51 mm (5.7 x 3.7 x 2 in)
Yashica FX-2 with ML 50mm f/1.7 lens image by Mike Novak (Image rights) |
Yashica FX-2 with ML 50mm f/2 lens image by Marty4650 (Image rights) |
Yashica FX-2 with Carl Zeiss Distagon 28mm f2.8 T* lens image by Bob MacCallum (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ Yashica FX-2 Instruction Manual