Yashica FX-D Quartz 35mm film SLR + boxed 50mm f1.7 lens + manual (serial 282722) | film🎞tested

The Yashica FX-D 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 Yashica ML 50mm f1.7 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.

This camera offers both aperture-priority automatic exposure and metered manual exposure modes.

The FX-D requires two 357 batteries (available as an add-on). 

What's included

• Yashica FX-D Quartz 35mm camera (film tested) with leatherette replaced with recycled genuine leather
• Body cap
• Yashica ML 50mm f1.7 lens in original box with caps
• Manual (in English, French, German, and Italian)

Condition notes

The camera and lens were tested with film and it delivered sharp, correctly exposed photos. In addition, the camera was tested with a shutter speed analyzer and all speeds are verified to be working well. We replaced the camera's worn off vinyl with recycled genuine leather (see photos). The included Yashica ML 50mm f1.7 lens is very good condition (see photos) and includes the original box and caps. The instruction manual is complete but shows wear and tear from use.

Manual

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

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.