Yashica 109 User manual

Thankyou for purchasingof this camera.This auto exposure          VielenDank,daBSie sich fur den Kaufder Kamera
single-lens-reflex(SLR)camera offersyou many sophisticated        entschiedenhaQen DieseSpiegelrefrexcamerabesitzteine
featuressuch as two Vpes of programmedauto exposure,           Reihevon Automatikfunktionen,die die Handbabung
aperture-priorityautoexposure,fast 1l2Of,fj.secondshutterand           erleichternund eventuelleFehlbedienungenweitgehendst
automaticfilm advance.                                       ausschlieBen.TrotzdemsolltenSie diese
Pleasestudythis manualthoroughlybeforeusing so as to            Bediedungsanleitungsorgfiltigstudieren,um mit allen
ensureproper operationand years of trouble-freeuse.               Funktionenvertraulzu werden.Nur die sachgerechte
This manual ls lllustrated wlth refercnce to the yAsHlcA          HandhabunglhrerKameragarantierteineeinwandfreie
ML 50mm f1.9c lens.                                         Funktionund langeLebensdauer
lf you use other interchangeable yASHlcA or CARL zElss            Diese Anleltung bezieht sich auf elne Ausstallung der
lensee on thls camera, they are also appficabre and can be          Kamera mlt einem Objektlv HL l,g/S0 Dtn, lst fedoch
used In the same manner as described in this manual.             g lelchermaBen f ii r ei ne andere Obfektlvau sstattu ng
                                                                          g0ltlg.





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@ ViewfinderEyepiece
         @ Filmtransportsignal
         @ Sprocket
         @ Spool
         @ FilmCheckWindow
         @ CameraBack ReleaseKnob
         @ Data Back Contacts
@ Strap Lug   @ Tripod Socket
@ ReleaseSocket @ Film RewindSwitch
(p DX Contacts  @ BatteryCompartmentCover

< Mounting the lens >                                 < Dismounting the lens >
   First, remove the camera body-cap and lens rear-cap by       While pressingthe lens releasebutton,turn the lens
   turningthem counterclockwise.Then align the red dot on       counterclockwiseas far as it will go, gently remove it from
   the lens with the Lens Mountinglndex on the Mount of the      the camera body-mount. Replace caps on the camera body
  camera body,grippingthe lens barrelfirmly and turn the       and the lens mount to protectthem.
   lens clockwise until it locks riritha click.                                                     'When mounting and dismountingthe lens, avoid     . Using a lens cap of snap-on type, attach or remove it from                                                             touching the lens surface and the interiorof the body  the lens by pressingthe two side-tabs.                                                                  with your fingers.
                                                                                                                       . Avoid direct sunlight when changing the lens with film
                                                           loaded in the camera.





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Lens Changing


  < Mounting the lens >                                 < Dismounting the lens >
   First, remove the camera body-cap and lens rear-capby       While pressingthe lens releasebutton,turn the lens
   turningthem counterclockwise.Then align the red dot on       counterclockwiseas far as it will go, gently remove it from
   the lens with the Lens MountingIndex on the Mount of the      the camera body-mount.Replace caps on the camera body
  camera body,grippingthe lens barrelfirmlyand turn the       and the lens mount to protect them.
   lens      clockwise                   until                                    it                      locks With                              a click.                                                                                                                       . When mounting and dismountingthe lens, avoid       '    Using         a lens cap                      of                   snap-on                               type,                                   attach or remove it from                                                              touching the lens surface and the interior of the body   the lens by pressingthe two side-tabs.                                                                   with your fingers.
                                                                'Avoid direct sunlightwhen changing the lens with firm
                                                            loaded in the camera.





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Batteries Loading

   This camera is battery powered to perform ail necessary        2. Insert four alkalineAA-size batteriesas indicatedby the
   functions,includingfilm winding,shutterand displayin the      battery label inside the batterycompartmentfollowingthe
   viewfinder Therefore,make sure that batteriesare installed    "+" and "-" sign illustration.
   correctlybefore using the camera. lt will not operate without            ' Do not force in the batteries.Let them drop-in the battery
   batteries.                                            compartment.
   1. Open the BatteryCompartmentCover by pushingit in
   the directionof arrow.





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Turning ON and OFF the Camera


  The power switch of the camera is turned on and off by
  means of the ShutterDial. lf you set the ShutterDial at any
  positionother then "OFF", it will turn on the power switch of
  the camera. lf you are not taking pictures,set the Shutter
  Dial at "OFF" to preventthe shutterfrom tripping
  accidentiallyand save the battery power.





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Film Loading

  1I  Set the Shutter Control Dial to any position           o Alwaysload and unloadfilm in subduedlight
     other than "OFF", open the Camera Back and        o Use DX-codedfilm lf non DX-codedfilm is used, the
  load the film.                                      camerawill set its film speed to ISO 100 automatically
  Open the Camera Back by pushing down the Camera Back
                                                           o Do not touch the Shutter Curtain or DX-contacts.   Lock while pressing in the button on  it
  To insert the film, first fit the recess of cassette to the shaft on
   the top of the film chamber and push in the film cassette
   smoothly





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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0            ffixF


     Insertthe film leaderunder the orange mark                                                               Slightly depress the Shutter Release and the  2                                                   3
      "-"  and close the CameraBack.                       film will automatically advance to the first
  Engage the film perforationswith the teeth on sprocket and     frame.
   insert the leader of film in the slot under the orange mark     Whenthe film is advancingcorrectly,the greenLED by the
   "-"  sl the end of the film channel. Make sure the film lies      finderwillblinkandthe filmcountershows"1".
   flat on the film channel as shown.                                               . lf the greenLEDdoesnot blink,it meansthe film is not
    .  lf the leader of the film is too long, adjust its length by        advancingcorrectly.Openthe CameraBackand loadthe
  rewindingit back into the film cassette.                        filmcorrectlyagain.



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< Exposure Counter >
  The exposure counter advances every time the automatic
  winding mechanism operates, and returns to "S" (Start)
  when the camera back is opened, regardlessof whether or                            ffi+ffi
   not there is film in the camera. The exposure counter starts
   with "S", then "1", followed by even numbers lrom"4"
  through "36". The odd numbers are indicated by dots
  marked between the even numbers. The orange-colored
  numbers "12", "24" and "36" correspondto the number of
  exoosures in standard 35mm film cartridqes.





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Shutter Dial/Drive Selector


  The ShutterDial is used as the powerswitchof camera,it is
  also usedfor settingauto exposuremodes and shutterspeeds
   in case of manualexposure.Turn and set the dial to vour
  desiredexposureposition.
  < Shutter Dial Setting >
  "PROGRAM" .... Standardprogrammedauto exposure
  The camera will automaticallyselect the correct
  combinationof shutter speed and aperture from its program
  accordingto the brightnessof the subject.
  "HP" .... High-speedProgrammedauto exposure
  This mode will give a priorityto a fast shutter speed for
  orovidingcorrect exposure.This mode is useful for shooting
  quick sports scenes or sharp portraitsagainst a blurred
  background.lt is also good for avoidingcamera shake when
  taking pictureswith a telephotolens.
  "AV"  .... Aperture-priorityauto exposure
    lf you set your camera at the desired aperture, the camera
   will automaticallycontrol the shutter speed according to the
  brightnessof the subject to provide correct exposure.This
  mode is suited for shooting with lens with depth-of-field
  emphasis.
    " 2 0 0 0 ,1 0 0 0- 2 , 1 " - . - .
   In the manual exposuremode, choose your desiredshutter
  speed on this dial. "2000" means 1l2O0Osecond, "1000"
                                                 .1  means 1/'1000second. ....... and "1" means  second.

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" B " . . . . B u t b
  As long as the ShutterReleaseis held depressed,the shutter
   will remainopen to exposethe film.

  Set the ShutterDial to "X" if oicturesare taken with flash units
   otherthan dedicatedflash (CS 140, CS 220 AUIO, CS 240
  AUTO FLASH).The synchrosocketof the camerais a direct
  "X-contact"type and the shutterwill trip at 1/90 sec.
  "OFF" ....CameraOFF
  The powerswitchof the camerais turnedoff.
       . Intermediatesettingsare not availableon the ShutterDial.
   Be sure to set it at the correct positionswith the Shutter
     Dial Index. Do not set in-betweenpositions.

  < Drive Selector >
  With the DriveSelector,you can set the film drive mode at either
   "S" (Single)or "C" (Continuous).Switchit to suit your purpose.
   "S" .... Each time the ShutterReleaseis depressed,the shutter
   tripsto exposeone frame,then the film will advanceto the next
  frame.beforeit will stoo.
  "C" .'.. As long as the ShutterReleaseis held depressed,the
   shutterwill trip in successionto take picturesone afteranother.
     lf you take your fingeroff the ShutterRelease,then thewww.butkus.usfilm will
  advanceto the next frame,beforeit will stop.
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Holding the Camera


   To take sharp picture, it is important to hold the camera
     still Because the main cause of blurred pictures is camera
   shake, it is recommended to learn how to hord the camera and
   find the best position that suits you place the camera in the palm
   of your left hand, hold the len's focusing ring so that you can
   turn it with your fingers; grip the camera with your right hand
  and put the forefinger lightly on the Shutter Release stick
   the left elbow to your body, press the camera lightly
  againstyour face and lookthroughthe
  viewfinderAlwaysdepressthe Shutter
  Releaseslowlyand gently To accomodate
  objectsof differentshapes,the cameracan
  be used both in the horizontaland in
  the verticalposition In eithercase,
  choosethe positionthat suitsyou best.
  Sometimesyou could gain stabilityand
  supportby leaningagainsta buildingor
  treewhen picturesare taken.





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Display in the Viewfinder


lf the Shutter Release rs lightlydepressed when the camera           "l"Lights  up: When the exposure is correct in the manuat
swrtch rs on, the relevantdrsplay in the viewfinderwill light up           exposure mooe
or blrnk for about B seconds showrng the followingshooting          "l"AtinXs: When the ShutterDial is set to "8" (Butb)
rnformatrons                                                                                 " a " o r " v "   L i g h t su p : I n m a n u a l e x p o s u r e ,w h e n t h e
 O   Lrghtsup When the ShutterDial is set to an auto exoosure                 exposure ts over " a " or under " y" within 'l EV
    mode ("HP", "PROGRAM ", or "AV")                                        relativeto the correct exposure
 O   Blink When the controlrange of the program ts narrow The               f   or " '.v " Blinks In manual exposure, when the exposure is
      lens cannot be adlusted down to the "HP" or                              over " -.{  " or under    f    " by more than 1 EV relative
    "PROGRAM" mode In this case, adlust rt to its minimum                        to tne correct exposure
      aperture (or the largest f-number)                                                In aperture-priorityauto exposure (AV), when the
                                                                                     set aperture is not within the camera exposure
                                                                                   controt range
                                                                                       "t"  Lights up: When it is fully charged on a dedicated flash
                                                                           (cs  140, cs 220 AUTO, CS 240 AUTO FLASH)
                                                                                                                                   t    Blinks:when the shutterspeed is slower than 1/30 second
                                                                                 In an auto exposure mode, this sign ;s to warn you of a risk
                                                                                 of carnera shake  In this case, use a f lash unit or support
                                                                       the camera with a triood



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Focusingthe lens


  Focusingis done with the split image in the centerof the
   viewfinder,the microprismcollararoundit, or the surrounding
   mattescreen.

   <Horizontal  Split-lmage  Spot>
   while lookingthroughthe viewfinder,turnthe focusingringuntil
   the upper and lowerhalvesof the split image coincide.rf the
  image is not in properlyfocused,the two halvesdo not
   coincide.


                                                                                           ln Focus
                                                                        Schalf/M  i se au poi nt correcte/Entocado





                                                        Out of Focus
                                                           Unscharf/Mise au point incorrecte/Desenfocade
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<Microprism   Collar and Matter Screen>
   Turnthe focusingring untilthe image on the microprismor            olf you are using a "slow" lens or taking close-upwith a high
   mattescreen appearssharpest.lf the subject is not in sharp       magnification,you may not be able to focus properly.In such
   focus,the image on the matte screen unsharp.                  case, focus with the surroundingmatte screen.
                                                                                  olf you are far-sightedor near-sighted,use an optionalFL type
                                                                  diopter lens. There are eight types available,(-5, -4, -3, -2, O,
                                                             +1, +2 and +3), which can be attachedto the Viewfinder
                                                           Eyepiece.





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Rewinding the Film


   After the last frame is exposed, the camera will stop winding the     except"OFF"position,then push the ShutterReleasebuttonto
   film Rewind the film by sliding the Rewind Switch in the          resumethe rewindingprocedure.
   direction of the arrow.                                                                   .lf the batteriesare weak,even you slidedthe RewindSwitch,
   1 Slide the Rewind Switch in the direction of the arrow with         the rewindfunctionwill not operate.Changeto the new
  pushing the button on the side of Rewind Switch. The film will       batteries,then push the ShutterReleasebuttonto startthe film
   start rewinding itself, and green LED near by the finder            rewinding.
  eyepiece will blink during film rewinding.                                              . The film can also be rewoundin the middleof roll.
     . Before rewinding, do not switch the Shutter Dial to "OFF". lf         2. Takeout the film when rewindingis completed.
   the Shutter Dial is in the "oFF" position, the film will not rewind.    when the rewindingprocessis finishedthe motorautomatically
  Please also remember- Do not switch the shutter Dial to the        stopsand greenLED by the findergoes out.
  "oFF" position while film is rewinding. lf you switch the Shutter            . Do not open the CameraBack untilthe film rewinding
   Dial to "oFF" while film is rewinding,film rewinding will stop put     procedureis completed
   the Shutter Dial into any position ("PROGRAM", "AV", etc.)                 . Takethe exposedfilm for processingas soon as possible.


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ProgrammedAuto Exposure

    Set the Shutter Dial to either "PROGRAM" or        V  1  *HPrr.
     lf you depressthe ShutterReleaselightly,a greenlamp"O'will
  appearin the viewfinder,indicatingthat the camerais set for
   auto exposure
     Set the lens aperture  to minimum  (the largest  2     f+tumber)                                                                :                                                       _
     lf the green lamp in the viewfinderblinks,it meansthe lens is
   not stopped down to its minimumaperture Adjustuntil the
  lamp stops blinking
  3 ro"us the lens and composeyour picture
  Focusthe lens by turningit distancering,composeyour
  pictureand shoot





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Aperture-priorityAuto Exposure

  1 Set the Shutter Dial to "AV"
     lf you depressthe ShutterReleaselightly,a green lamp
    " O " will appear in the viewfinderindicatingthat the camera
   is set up for auto exposure.
  2 Cnoosethe aperture
  Set to the desiredapertureby turningthe aperturering.
  3 focrs the lens and compose your picture
  Focus the lens by turningits focusingring,compose your
   pictureand shoot.
       . As long as ypu hold on the Shutter Release,the
    exposure value will be fixed and stored in memory
   (AE Lock).

  <Over " A  " I Under " V  " exposure Warning
  in Aperture-priorityAuto Exposure>
  When the ShutterReleaseis lightlydepressed,the lamp
    " A  " or " V  " means that the aperturevalue selectedis
  respectivelyon the overexposureor underexposureside
  beyond          the exposure,adjustthe apertureunit the lampwww.butkus.usno  longerblinks.

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Manual Exposure

  Setthe shutterspeedwith the ShutterDial    3 focus the lens and compose your picture1
  and the aperturewith the aperturering         Focus the lens by turningits focusingring,compose your
                                                              picture and shoot.2 Cneckcorrectexposure
lf you depressthe ShutterReleaselightly,the lamp " L  " orl
and " V " will light up or blink (see illustrationbelow)to
indicateexposureconditionat that time. Adjust your shutter
speed and apertureso as to obtain correct exposure.
A  Blinks.... Overexposureof more than 1 EV.
A  Lightsup .... Overexposurewithin 1 EV.
 I  Lightsup .... Correctexposure.
v  Lightsup .... Underexposurewithin 1 EV.
v  Blinks.... Underexposureof more than 1 EV.

Bulb Exposure

  To take night scenes or pictures of the sky at night requiring                                                        -
   long exposuretime, set the Shutter Dial at "B" (Bulb).
  Then, as long as the Shutter Release is depressed,the
   shutter remains open to allow long exposure time on the
   film. To avoid blurred pictures,mount the camera on a
   tripod or put it on a stable base and trip the shutter with a
  Cable Switch (optional accessory).
       . When the Shutter Dial is set at "8", the lamp " f   "
     will blink in the viewfinder by depressing the Shutter
    Release lightly.





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