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Yashica FX-D 35mm film SLR + 50mm f1.9 lens

Yashica FX-D 35mm film SLR + 50mm f1.9 lens

Regular price $136.00 CAD
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The Yashica FX-X is a sophisticated 35mm film SLR from the early 1980s that's compatible with the excellent range of Contax/Yashica mount lenses (including many amazing old Carl Zeiss lenses). The included 50mm f1.9 Yashica lens is sharp and smooth to focus. The FX-D shares designs elements with and is a very similar camera to the better-known Contax 139.

Condition notes
The camera and lens were tested with film and both sharpness and exposure was very good. In addition, the camera was tested with a shutter speed analyzer and all speeds are verified to be working well. The leatherette is worn off (very typical with late 70s/80s Contax/Yashica SLRs). I personally like the muted denim-like feel and appearance of the remaining covering (see photos), but pre-cut easy-to-install adhesive leather or leatherette coverings for this model are available in wide variety of colors at reasonable prices. Here is an example seller: http://aki-asahi.com/store/html/FX-D/index.php

Options
If you opt for '+ batteries' two new silver oxide 357 cells will be installed; if you choose '+ batteries & film' you'll also get a 24 exposure roll of Fujicolor 200 film.

Manual
https://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_fx-d/yashica_fx-d.pdf

Specs
(from camera-wiki.org)

  • Type: 35mm SLR with aperture preferred automatic exposure.
  • Image size: 24 x 36 mm
  • Lens mount: Contax/Yashica bayonet mount.
  • Shutter: Electronic vertical running metal focal plane shutter.
  • Shutter speeds: Quartz-timed electronic shutter with variable speeds on AUTO from 1/1000 to 1 seconds. Manual from 1/1000 to 1 sec., plus X (1/100 sec.) and "B" Sync speed of 1/100 sec.
  • Exposure control: TTL, center-weighted at full aperture. Aperture-preferred automatic exposure.
  • Meter: SPD Silicon Photo Diode
  • Measuring range: EV 1 to EV 18 sensitivity range at ASA 100 with f/1.4 lens. ASA range 25-1600.
  • Shutter release: Electromagnetic release system; auxiliary remote release via "Release socket".
  • Exposure compensation: + 2 EV
  • Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism type; field of view 95%; 0.86 magnification (with 50 mm lens)
  • Viewfinder display: Shutter speeds indicated by 16 LEDs.
  • Focusing screen: Horizontal split-image spot, with microprism collar and matte field.
  • Film advance: With rapid advance lever; 130° setting angle; 20° standoff position.
  • Self-timer: Electronic self-timer with 10 sec. delay.
  • Power: 2x 1.55 V silver-oxide batteries SR44 or alkaline LR44. Battery check.
  • Dimensions: 135 x 86 x 50 mm
  • Weight: 460g
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