Difference between revisions of "Yashica Samurai Z / Z-L / Z2"
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Other new features in the Z/Z-L were faster sequence shooting (claimed to reach 4.5 frames per second); plus [[multiple exposure|double-exposure]] and intervalometer options. The zoom range was only 3x, as with the original Samurai; and the Z's 25–75 mm zoom was slower, at f/4.0–5.6 to help reduce body size. The electronic flash pops up, rather than having a fixed diffuser as on the earlier Samurais. | Other new features in the Z/Z-L were faster sequence shooting (claimed to reach 4.5 frames per second); plus [[multiple exposure|double-exposure]] and intervalometer options. The zoom range was only 3x, as with the original Samurai; and the Z's 25–75 mm zoom was slower, at f/4.0–5.6 to help reduce body size. The electronic flash pops up, rather than having a fixed diffuser as on the earlier Samurais. | ||
| − | The Samurai Z2 and Z2-L were subsequent 1990 versions. Evidently these were less popular, as information about them is scarce. Some sources report a [[Lens#Lens Speed|faster]] lens, but available photos of the Z2 do not appear to support this. | + | The Samurai Z2 and Z2-L were subsequent 1990 versions, omitting some of the advanced features. Evidently these were less popular, as information about them is scarce. Some sources report a [[Lens#Lens Speed|faster]] lens, but available photos of the Z2 do not appear to support this. |
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[http://www.subclub.org/shop/yashica.htm Yashica half-frame models] at [http://www.subclub.org/index.htm The Sub Club] | *[http://www.subclub.org/shop/yashica.htm Yashica half-frame models] at [http://www.subclub.org/index.htm The Sub Club] | ||
| + | *[http://www.flickr.com/photos/geodesign/4362770731/ Yashica Z2] with side cover removed for backup battery replacement, by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/geodesign/ geo.grafistas] on Flickr. | ||
In Chinese: | In Chinese: | ||
*[http://blog.dcview.com/article.php?a=ATkDYFEyU2c%3D Yashica Samurai series] (with photographs illustrating relative sizes) from [http://www.dcview.com/ DCView.com] | *[http://blog.dcview.com/article.php?a=ATkDYFEyU2c%3D Yashica Samurai series] (with photographs illustrating relative sizes) from [http://www.dcview.com/ DCView.com] | ||
Revision as of 16:50, 15 March 2012
The Yashica Samurai Z and Z-L were introduced in 1989 by Kyocera, continuing the series begun with the Samurai X3.0 and X4.0 but in a slightly smaller and lighter body. The Z-L version was notable as being functionally identical to the Samurai Z, but with its handgrip and controls reversed for use by left-handed photographers.
Other new features in the Z/Z-L were faster sequence shooting (claimed to reach 4.5 frames per second); plus double-exposure and intervalometer options. The zoom range was only 3x, as with the original Samurai; and the Z's 25–75 mm zoom was slower, at f/4.0–5.6 to help reduce body size. The electronic flash pops up, rather than having a fixed diffuser as on the earlier Samurais.
The Samurai Z2 and Z2-L were subsequent 1990 versions, omitting some of the advanced features. Evidently these were less popular, as information about them is scarce. Some sources report a faster lens, but available photos of the Z2 do not appear to support this.
Links
- Yashica half-frame models at The Sub Club
- Yashica Z2 with side cover removed for backup battery replacement, by geo.grafistas on Flickr.
In Chinese:
- Yashica Samurai series (with photographs illustrating relative sizes) from DCView.com
