YASHICA
FX-D Quartz
with
ML ZOOM
42-75mm
f/3.5-4.5
SPECIFICATIONS:
Type:
35 mm single-lens reflex with aperture preferred automatic exposure.
Image size:
24 x 36 mm.
Lens mount:
Contax/Yashica large-diameter bayonet mount.
Shutter:
Electronically controlled
vertical-running, all-metal focal plane shutter.
Shutter speeds:
Quartz-timed electronically-controlled shutter with speeds
semi-continuously variable on AUTO from 1/1000 to 1 seconds. Manual
shutter speeds from 1/1000 sec. to 1 sec., plus X (1/100 sec.) and "B"
Synchro contact: X contact (1/100 sec.).
Auto flash control:
When used with CS-201 Auto Flash Unit, shutter speed automatically set at
1/100 sec. upon full charging of the flash unit.
Self-timer:
Quartz-timed electronic self-timer with 10 sec. delay. LED flashes and
audible warning device sounds during operation, simultaneously
accelerating 2 sec. before shutter release.
Shutter release:
Electromagnetic release system; auxiliary remote release via "Release
socket".
Exposure control:
Through-the-lens (TTL), center-weighted metering at full aperture using
SPD (Silicon Photo Diode) cell. Aperture-preferred automatic exposure (LED
matching type on Manual). EV 1 to EV 18 sensitivity range at ASA 100 with
f/1.4 lens. ASA range 25-1600.
Exposure check
button: Pressing button
activates LED indicators for ten sec.
AE lock:
Setting AE lock lever locks in shutter speed in effect at time of setting.
Exposure
compensation: + 2 EV (Doubles as
film speed dial).
Viewfinder:
Fixed eye-level pentaprism type; field shows 95% of picture area; 0.86
magnification (with 50 mm lens)
Focusing screen:
Horizontal split-image spot, surrounded by a microprism collar and an
outer matte field.
Viewfinder display:
Shutter speeds indicated by 16-indicator LEDs (correct exposure on AUTO;
exposure selected on Manuals; over- and under-exposure indications;
special mark shows when flash is fully charged; battery check warning.
Film advance:
With rapid advance lever; 130° setting angle; 20° standoff position.
Winder:
Accepts Contax 139 Winder II.
Film rewind:
Film rewind crank and film rewind release button (automatic resetting type).
Exposure counter:
Automatic resetting type.
Accessory shoe:
Direct X contact, and terminal for coupling CS-201 Auto Flash Unit.
Camera back:
Opens by lifting film rewind knob; with memo holder.
Power source:
Two 1.5 V silver-oxide batteries (Eveready S76, Ucar S76, Mallory MS-76 or
equivalent); or alkaline-manganese batteries (LR44 or equivalent).
Battery check:
Indicated via lighting or flashing of LEDs inside the viewfinder.
Dimensions:
135 x 86 x 50 mm.
Weight:
460 grams with batteries.
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