Difference between revisions of "Yashica FX-D"

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FX-D SE Quartz
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FX-D Quartz chrome
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The Yashica FX-D is " The little sister" of the Contax 139 Quartz released in 1980. Still, some people consider Contax to have a more solid feel, plus it adds TTL flash, DOF preview, and aperture readout in the viewfinder among other differences. Otherwise the FX-D has similar features, the same rather small housing, and the same Contax/Yashica bayonet lens mount. The FX-D is well suited as second body for Contax users, since the controls are placed in Contax-like positions on the body. In particular you find the meter control button on the front side. The bottom of the camera contain contact for a motor drive. Upon release one was not available, but it was compatible with the Contax 139 motor drive.

A variation of the FX-D was sold as the FX-D SE Quartz. This version of the camera features a back-plate with a window behind which is a rotating red&white wheel which indicates that the film is being wound-on. This does not exist on the standard FX-D. Yashica added a single page insert into the FX-D user manual to explain the difference as well as a sticker to the front cover showing 'SE'. It was often sold with a FX motor drive winder and a zoom lens.

Issues

One of the main problems with the FX-D is the spongy soft vinyl material used for the covering the camera. It becomes very fragile quickly, making it easy to separate and peel.

Specifications

Type: 35mm SLR with aperture preferred automatic exposure.
Image size: 24 x 36 mm
Lens mount: Contax/Yashica bayonet mount.
Shutter: Electronic vertical running metal focal plane shutter.
Shutter speeds: Quartz-timed electronic shutter with variable speeds on AUTO from 1/1000 to 1 seconds. Manual from 1/1000 to 1 sec., plus X (1/100 sec.) and "B" Sync speed of 1/100 sec.
Exposure control: TTL, center-weighted at full aperture. Aperture-preferred automatic exposure.
Meter: SPD Silicon Photo Diode
Measuring range: EV 1 to EV 18 sensitivity range at ASA 100 with f/1.4 lens. ASA range 25-1600.
Shutter release: Electromagnetic release system; auxiliary remote release via "Release socket".
Exposure compensation: + 2 EV
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism type; field of view 95%; 0.86 magnification (with 50 mm lens)
Viewfinder display: Shutter speeds indicated by 16 LEDs.
Focusing screen: Horizontal split-image spot, with microprism collar and matte field.
Film advance: With rapid advance lever; 130° setting angle; 20° standoff position.
Self-timer: Electronic self-timer with 10 sec. delay.
Power: 2x 1.55 V silver-oxide batteries SR44 or alkaline LR44. Battery check.
Dimensions: 135 x 86 x 50 mm
Weight: 460g

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-The Yashica FX-D is " The little sister" of Contax 139 Quartz. Still, some people consider Contax to have a more solid feel. Probably because 139Q has TTL flash, and DOF preview, aperture readout in the viewfinder among other differences. It has the same rather small housing, similar features and a Contax/Yashica bayonet. The FX-D is well suited as second body for Contax users since the controls are placed in Contax-like positions on the body. In particular you find the meter control button on the front side.
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+The '''[[Yashica]] FX-D''' is " The little sister" of the [[Contax 139Q|Contax 139 Quartz]] released in 1980. Still, some people consider Contax to have a more solid feel, plus it adds [[TTL]] flash, [[Depth of field|DOF]] preview, and aperture readout in the viewfinder among other differences. Otherwise the FX-D has similar features, the same rather small housing, and the same [[Contax/Yashica lenses|Contax/Yashica bayonet lens]] mount. The FX-D is well suited as second body for Contax users, since the controls are placed in Contax-like positions on the body. In particular you find the [[meter]] control button on the front side. The bottom of the camera contain contact for a motor drive. Upon release one was not available, but it was compatible with the Contax 139 motor drive.
-SPECIFICATIONS Type: 35 mm single-lens reflex camera.
+A variation of the FX-D was sold as the '''FX-D SE Quartz'''. This version of the camera features a back-plate with a window behind which is a rotating red&white wheel which indicates that the film is being wound-on. This does not exist on the standard FX-D. Yashica added a single page insert into the FX-D user manual to explain the difference as well as a sticker to the front cover showing 'SE'. It was often sold with a FX motor drive winder and a zoom lens.
-(The camera is: A Yashica that uses 35mm film and a single mirror)
-Country of Origin: Japan.
+===Issues===
-(where does it come from: It came from Japan)
+One of the main problems with the FX-D is the spongy soft vinyl material used for the covering the camera. It becomes very fragile quickly, making it easy to separate and peel.
-Year of Introduction: 1980.
+==Specifications==
-(When did it become the camera we know: 1980)
+* Type: 35mm SLR with aperture preferred automatic exposure.
+* Image size: 24 x 36 mm
+* Lens mount: Contax/Yashica bayonet mount.
+* Shutter: Electronic vertical running metal focal plane shutter.
+* Shutter speeds: Quartz-timed electronic shutter with variable speeds on AUTO from 1/1000 to 1 seconds. Manual from 1/1000 to 1 sec., plus X (1/100 sec.) and "B" Sync speed of 1/100 sec.
+* Exposure control: TTL, center-weighted at full aperture. Aperture-preferred automatic exposure.
+* Meter: SPD Silicon Photo Diode
+* Measuring range: EV 1 to EV 18 sensitivity range at ASA 100 with f/1.4 lens. ASA range 25-1600.
+* Shutter release: Electromagnetic release system; auxiliary remote release via "Release socket".
+* Exposure compensation: + 2 EV
+* Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism type; field of view 95%; 0.86 magnification (with 50 mm lens)
+* Viewfinder display: Shutter speeds indicated by 16 LEDs.
+* Focusing screen: Horizontal split-image spot, with microprism collar and matte field.
+* Film advance: With rapid advance lever; 130° setting angle; 20° standoff position.
+* Self-timer: Electronic self-timer with 10 sec. delay.
+* Power: 2x 1.55 V silver-oxide batteries SR44 or alkaline LR44. Battery check.
+* Dimensions: 135 x 86 x 50 mm
+* Weight: 460g
-Image size: 24 x 36 mm.
+==Links==
-(what is the size of the images produced by Yashica Fx-d: 0,24 x 0,36 cm)
+* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_fx-d/yashica_fx-d.htm Yashica FX-D user manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras]
+*[https://davidde.com/2022/02/27/review-the-yashica-fx-d/ Yashica FX-D review] at [https://davidde.com/ Davidde.com]
-Lens mount: C/Y bayonet.
+[[Category:F|FX-D Yashica]]
-(what kind of lenses can I use with this camera: any C/Y bayonet (am I allowed to use this name?) lenses
+[[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]]
+[[Category:Yashica|FX-D]]
-Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-running, all-metal focal plane shutter.
+[[Category:Contax/Yashica mount]]
-(What is the mechanism of the curtain [the click-click mechanism]: it runs in the up-down direction, it is located in the focal plane, and it is eletronic)
+[[Category:1980]]
-Shutter speeds: Quartz-timed electronically-controlled shutter with speeds semi-continuously variable on AUTO from 1/1000 to 1 second, with AE lock. Manual shutter speeds from 1/1000sec. to 1sec. , plus X (1/100sec.) and "B" Synchro contact: X contact (1/100sec. ). Shutter is electronically controlled, therefore, no battery, no pictures.
-(is it fast:oh yes! it is controlled by a quartz(tm?) mechanism and can shoot from 1000 milliseconds to 1 miliseconds, and the velocity it synchronizes with the flash is 100 milisseconds. Ah, and you also have the bulb function to shoot in whatever speed it pleases you. but be careful, if you run out o batery you cannot take pictures, it is an eletronic-controlled shutter)
-Auto flash control: When used with CS-201 Auto Flash Unit, shutter speed automatically set at 1/100sec. upon full charging of the flash unit. No TTL flash.
-(what about that shiny stuff we plug on the top part of the camera: it is controlled automatically if you plug some kinds of yashica automatic flash (not only CS-201 if you want copyright, give right information will you?) sych at 100 milisseconds. it is not possible to have a flash that works based on the light information received through the lens [i won't use TTL label for it, it's copyrighted ¬¬)
-Self-timer: Quartz-timed electronic self-timer with 10sec. delay. LED flashes and audible warning device sounds during operation, simultaneously accelerating 2 sec. before shutter release. No mirror prefire.
-(and waht if i want to apear in the pic: you can set up a timer that takes 100000 milliseconds to "fire", there is some kind of "rudolph-nose-blinking-mechanism" to entertain the portraited people. Besides that we hear a beep beep.
-DOF Preview: No.
-(may i check if my professional photographing knowledge in controling the DoF instinct is right: no. (is the word no copyrighted?)
-Shutter release: Electromagnetic release system; auxiliary remote release via "Release socket".
-(how is the click-click mechanism controled: it uses magnets and eletricity. you also have a strange hole to make the contact.)
-Exposure control: Through-the-lens (TTL), center-weighted metering at full aperture using SPD (Silicon Photo Diode) cell. Aperture-preferred automatic exposure (LED matching type on Manual). EV 1 to EV 18 sensitivity range at ASA 100 with f/1.4 lens. ASA range 25-1600.
-(photo = light, is the camera smart to perceive light...)
-:
-Exposure check button: Pressing button activates LED indicators for 10sec.
-AE lock: Setting AE lock lever locks in shutter speed in effect at time of setting.
-Exposure compensation: + 2 EV (Doubles as film speed dial).
-Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism type; FOV: 95%, 0.86x magnification (with 50 mm lens).
-Focusing screen: Horizontal split-image spot, surrounded by a microprism collar and an outer matte field.
-Viewfinder display: Shutter speeds indicated by 16-indicator LEDs (correct exposure on AUTO; exposure selected on Manuals; over- and under-exposure indications; special mark shows when flash is fully charged; battery check warning. No aperture display.
-Film advance: With rapid advance lever; 130° setting angle; 20° standoff position.
-Winder: Accepts FX Winder or Contax 139 Winder II.
-Film rewind: Film rewind crank and film rewind release button (automatic resetting type).
-Exposure counter: Automatic resetting type.
-Accessory shoe: Direct X contact, and terminal for coupling CS-201 Auto Flash Unit. No TTL flash.
-Camera back: Opens by lifting film rewind knob; with memo holder.
-Power source: Two 1.5 V silver-oxide batteries (Eveready S76, Ucar S76, Mallory MS-76 or equivalent); or alkaline-manganese batteries (LR44 or equivalent).
-Battery check: Indicated via lighting or flashing of LEDs inside the viewfinder.
-Dimensions: 135 x 86 x 50 mm.
-Weight: 460 grams with batteries.
-Although the owner of the website says the content s/he puclishes is copyrighted, i have to disagree with him/her, because anyone who has access to the camera and the manual can measure it, weigh it, and help other yashica users to know more about their own cameras. It's a pity People like this poor webmaster, who wants to copyright the reality. the touchable.
-Anyway, if the person who hided the previous posted information about it wants, we can all rewrite based on our own tags for each specification, so that other users can rewrite it as the pattern of the website.

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