Difference between revisions of "Yashica MF-3"
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− | The MF-3 is a [[viewfinder camera]] for [[35mm film]]. It has a [[fixed-focus]] 38mm | + | The MF-3 is a [[viewfinder camera]] for [[35mm film]]. It has a [[fixed-focus]] 38mm f/3.5 lens intended for subjects from 1.5 m away to infinity. |
It has manual exposure in its non-flash mode. Users select an aperture with the "weather symbol ring" on the lens barrel. The [[CdS]] meter cell above the lens inside the [[filter thread]] will trigger a warning light in a low light situation indicating the flash should be used. | It has manual exposure in its non-flash mode. Users select an aperture with the "weather symbol ring" on the lens barrel. The [[CdS]] meter cell above the lens inside the [[filter thread]] will trigger a warning light in a low light situation indicating the flash should be used. | ||
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Revision as of 03:54, 29 November 2012
Yashica MF-3 image by Daniele Muscetta (Image rights) |
Introduced in the market in 1985, the MF-3 was the first Yashica camera produced exclusively in Brazil where 1.2 million units were manufactured.
It has versions in the colors black, yellow and red.
The MF-3 is a viewfinder camera for 35mm film. It has a fixed-focus 38mm f/3.5 lens intended for subjects from 1.5 m away to infinity.
It has manual exposure in its non-flash mode. Users select an aperture with the "weather symbol ring" on the lens barrel. The CdS meter cell above the lens inside the filter thread will trigger a warning light in a low light situation indicating the flash should be used.
Two AA batteries power the meter and the flash.
Specifications
- Lens: 38mm, f/3.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
- Aperture: f/4-f/22
- Shutter: Mechanical with a fixed speed of 1/125
- Film Speed Settings: 100, 200, 400, and 1000 ASA.
- Flash: GN 12 (ASA/ISO 100)