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The '''Yashica J-3''', introduced in 1963, was a redesign of the [[Yashica Pentamatic]] line, but incorporating a top shutter release and a semi-coupled [[CdS]] light meter, where the user had to manually transfer the suggested aperture setting to the lens.
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The '''Yashica J-3''' is a [[35mm film]] SLR camera introduced in 1963. It was a redesign of the [[Yashica Pentamatic]] line, but incorporating a top shutter release, M42 lens mount (instead of the Pentamatic's bayonet) and a semi-coupled [[CdS]] light meter, where the user had to manually transfer the suggested aperture setting to the lens. The meter is powered by a mercury battery.
  
 
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The Yashica J-3 is a 35mm film SLR camera introduced in 1963. It was a redesign of the Yashica Pentamatic line, but incorporating a top shutter release, M42 lens mount (instead of the Pentamatic's bayonet) and a semi-coupled CdS light meter, where the user had to manually transfer the suggested aperture setting to the lens. The meter is powered by a mercury battery.