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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.
 
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.
 
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 f3.5lens with a focus range of 1.5m to infinity.
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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 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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*Film Speed Settings: 100, 200, 400, and 1000 ASA.
 
*Film Speed Settings: 100, 200, 400, and 1000 ASA.
 
*Flash: GN 12 (ASA/ISO 100)
 
*Flash: GN 12 (ASA/ISO 100)
 
 
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==Links==
 
==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]]
[[Category: M|MF-3]]
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[[Category: Brazil]]
 
[[Category: Brazil]]
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[[Category: 35mm viewfinder]]
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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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