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The [[Yashica]] TL series Single Lens Reflex [[35mm|135 film]] cameras were very similar to the Asahi [[Pentax Spotmatic]] series cameras. The TL, indicating through-lens metering, came in several versions beginning with the TL Super in 1966. Though most models had a standard chrome finish, some were available in black as well.  Top of the line X models employed the [[Copal]] Square vertical metal shutter with electronic exposure timing.
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[[Yashica]] Single Lens Reflex, [[35mm|135 film]], very similar to [[Pentax Spotmatic|Asahi Pentax Spotmatic II]]. The TL, indicating through-lens metering, came in several versions beginning with the TL Super in 1966. Though most models had a standard chrome finish, some were available in black as well.  Top of the line X models employed the [[Copal]] Square vertical metal shutter with electronic exposure timing.
 
 
* TL (1968)
 
* TL (1968)
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* [[Yashica TL Electro-X | TL Electro X]] (1968)
 
* TL E (1969)
 
* TL E (1969)
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* TL Super (1966)
 
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* TL Electro (1972)
 
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* [[Yashica TL Electro-X | TL Electro X]] (1968)
 
 
* TL Electro X ITS (1970)
 
* TL Electro X ITS (1970)
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* [[Yashica TL Electro | TL Electro]] (1972)
 
* TL Electro AX (1972)
 
* TL Electro AX (1972)
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==Specifications==
 
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*Year: 1972
 
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* Manufacturer: [[Yashica]], Japan
 
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*Lenses: [[M42]] (42x1) e.g. Yashinon 50mm f1.7, Yashinon 50mm f1.4, Tomioka 55mm f1.2
 
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*Metering: [[TTL]] stop down, weighted, [[CdS]], two [[LED]]s in viewfinder (up or left: overexposed, down or right underexposed, both: ok) from 12 [[ASA]] to 1600 [[ASA]]
 
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*Shutter: horizontal curtain (vertical metal [[Copal]] Square on X model) [[focal plane shutter|focal plane]], mechanical, 1/1000 to 1 sec and B
 
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*[[flash sync|Flash]]: Hot and syncro-x, X at 1/60, MF at 1/30. (1/90s on X model)
 
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*[[Self-timer]]: mechanical, 8-9 sec.
 
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*Batteries: Two Mallory PX-640 or equivalent 1.35V Mercury batteries (PX-28 6.2V Silver Oxide 4SR44 on X model)
 
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*Weight: about 980 g. with Yashinon 50mm f1.7
 
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*Dimensions: 145x94x48
 
  
 
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== Links ==
 
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In English:
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* [http://www.thecamerasite.net/01_SLR_Cameras/Pages/yashicatl.htm Yashica TL Electro X] at [http://www.thecamerasite.net The Camera Site] by Reijo Lauro
 
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* Instruction manuals for the [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_tl_electro/tl_electro-splash.htm Yashica TL Electro] and [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_tl_electro-x/yashica_tl_electro-x-splash.htm TL Electro-X] at [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ butkus.org's Library]
 
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*[http://yashica.org/42-2-M42.html Yashica M42 models] listed at [http://yashica.org/index.html Yashica.org]
 
 
In French:
 
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=10307 Yashica TL E], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11855 Yashica TL Electro], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11854 Yashica TL Electro X], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=10308 Yashica TL Super], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/album_notices_P_Z/Yaschica_TL_Super/index.html French TL Super user manual], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/album_notices_P_Z/Yashica_TL_Electro/index.html TL Electro leaflet], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/album_notices_P_Z/Yashica_TL_Electro_X_ITS/index.html TL Electro X ITS leaflet] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
 
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=10307 Yashica TL E], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11855 Yashica TL Electro], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11854 Yashica TL Electro X], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=10308 Yashica TL Super], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/album_notices_P_Z/Yaschica_TL_Super/index.html French TL Super user manual], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/album_notices_P_Z/Yashica_TL_Electro/index.html TL Electro leaflet], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/album_notices_P_Z/Yashica_TL_Electro_X_ITS/index.html TL Electro X ITS leaflet] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand

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The Yashica TL series Single Lens Reflex 135 film cameras were very similar to the Asahi Pentax Spotmatic series cameras. The TL, indicating through-lens metering, came in several versions beginning with the TL Super in 1966. Though most models had a standard chrome finish, some were available in black as well. Top of the line X models employed the Copal Square vertical metal shutter with electronic exposure timing.

  • TL Super (1966)
  • TL (1968)
  • TL Electro X (1968)
  • TL E (1969)
  • TL Electro X ITS (1970)
  • TL Electro (1972)
  • TL Electro AX (1972)


Gallery

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Yashica TL-E
image by Casual Camera Collector (Image rights)
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Yashica TL-Super
image by Denny Narciso (Image rights)
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Yashica TL-Electro X
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Black Yashica TL-Electro X ITS
image by Mike Novak (Image rights)


Links

In French:

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