Yashica FX-D

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.

SPECIFICATIONS Type: 35 mm single-lens reflex camera. Country of Origin: Japan. Year of Introduction: 1980. Image size: 24 x 36 mm. Lens mount: C/Y bayonet. Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-running, all-metal focal plane shutter. 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 battry, no pictures. 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. 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. DOF Preview: No. Shutter release: Electromagnetic release system; auxiliary remote release via "Release socket". 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. 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.