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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.
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It has versions in the colors black, yellow and red.
  
Introduced in the market in 1985, the '''MF-3''' was the first model of [[Yashica]] produced only in Brazil, to the incredible mark of 1.2 million units produced in the country.
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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 versions in the colors yellow and red.
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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.
  
The MF-3 is a [[viewfinder camera]] for [[35mm film]], with a [[fixed-focus]] 38mm f3.5lens,  focussed from 1.5m-infinity.  It has automatic exposure, controlled by a [[CdS]] meter cell inside the [[filter thread]]. Power for the meter and flash comes from two AA batteries.
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Two AA batteries power the meter and the flash.
  
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== Specifications ==
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*Lens: 38mm, f/3.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
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*Aperture: f/4-f/22
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*Shutter: Mechanical with a fixed speed of 1/125
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*Film Speed Settings: 100, 200, 400, and 1000 ASA.
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*Flash: GN 12 (ASA/ISO 100)
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==Links==
 
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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_mf-3/yashica_mf-3.htm Yashica MF-3 Super manual] on [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus' site]
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_mf-3/yashica_mf-3.htm Yashica MF-3 Super manual] on [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus' site]
  
[[Category: Yashica]]
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[[Category: Yashica|MF-3]]
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Latest revision as of 04:16, 26 October 2023

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)

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