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Yashica 16 User manual
User manual for Yashica 16. 9 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Yashica
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- Yashica 16
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- English
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Description of the CLIP-LOAD YASHICA Y16
This camera uses a film cartridge no longer available, so it's a nice shelf item.
Read the following description carefully until you become fully familiar with all these working parts.
1. Film Magazine
2. Strap-holder
3. Shutter Speed Reading Window
4. Shutter Release Button
5. Cable Release Socket
6. Aperture Reading Window
7. Lens
8. Finder
9. Film Exposure Counter
10. Film Advancing Disc
11. Slide-Lock for Magazine
12. Built-in Flash Terminal
13. Finder Eye Piece
14. Shutter Speed Control Ring
15. Aperture Control Ring
16. Tripod Socket
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A precision instrument capable of bringing you some of the finest photographs you hove ever taken. Please read
the following pages carefully. Fallow the easy, step-by-step recommendations.View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
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HOLDING THE CAMERA
The YASHICA Y16 is held between the forefinger and
the thumb of the right hand, with the forefinger placed on
the Film Advancing Disc and the thumb on the bottom of
the camera. The camera is also held with the left hand in a
similar manner as above. The Shutter Release Button is
operated with the middle finger.
LOADING THE CAMERA
16mm roll film
24 exposure per roll in the CLIP-LOAD MAGAZINE
10 X 14mm size negative
Black and White or Color
1. Insert a new CLIP-LOAD MAGAZINE (loaded with
black and white or color film) into the YASHICA Y16.
2. Make sure the side with the cogwheel is on top.
3. Advance the film by turning the Film Advancing Disc
counterclockwise until it stops. Press the Shutter Release
Button.
4. Repeat twice the operation of advancing film with the
Film Advancing Disc and pressing the Shutter Release
Button. The Exposure Counter will indicate "S" (start)
opposite the white triangle. Now advance the film again,
and the Exposure Counter Dial will register figure 1, which
indicates that the film is in position for the first exposure
and the camera is ready to take the first picture.View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
The CLIP-LOAD MAGAZINE houses the film transport
mechanism and 24 exposures of film. The magazine will
take both the perforated and non-perforated type of 16mm
film, available in black and white or color.
Using additional magazines and loading them with different
types of film will enable you to take photographs under all
conditions with the YASHICA Y16.
Changing magazines is done in a matter of seconds:
advance the last exposed frame of film by turning the Film
Advancing Disc, push the Slide Lock forward and the
magazine will pop out from the camera, then insert the new
magazine into the slot and you are ready to shoot.
PICTURE TAKING PROCEDURE
1. Turn the Aperture Control Ring to the left or to the right until the
desired number appears in the Aperture Reading Window.
2. Turn the Shutter Speed Control Ring and set the predetermined
shutter speed. The shutter speed should appear in the Shutter Speed
Reading Window.
3. Sight the subject through the viewfinder and when you have
composed your picture gently press the Shutter Release Button.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
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The shutter speed controls the duration of the exposure.
Shutter speeds on your YASHICA Y16 with its metal
plane shutter are 1/25. 1/50, 1/100, 1/200 of a second and
'S'. The 'S' setting is for taking pictures with an exposure
longer than one second. Use a tripod or brace when using
the 'S'. It is advisable to set, before you advance the film
and wind the shutter by turning the Film Advancing Disc.
VARIABLE SLOW SHUTTER SPEED AND TIME SETTING
When the Shutter Speed Dial is set at "S", the fine metal plane shutter of the YASHICA Y16 offers variable
slow shutter speed and 'Time' setting, with its double tension action Shutter Release Button. If the Shutter
Release Button is depressed to the bottom in one gentle continuous action, shutter speed will be about 1/10 of a
second. Thus, variable slow shutter speeds are possible by the pressure application and time lag between the
first and second tension on the button. For 'Time', the pressure on the button is removed after the shutter blades
are open and then re-applied after the required exposure is made.
The Shutter Speed Reading Window, Aperture Reading Window, and Film Exposure Counter are
conveniently arranged on top of the camera, permitting you at a glance to check for any possible errors
in the settings before clicking the shutter.
FILM WINDING
The Yashica Y16 incorporates an unique method of
film winding. The film is wound by holding the
camera between the forefinger and the thumb of the
right hand, with the forefinger placed on the winding
disc and the thumb on the bottom of the camera. TheView original page 5Page 6 · Read text
camera is then pushed forward with the left hand
until it clicks.
Bringing the camera back to its original position, the
shutter release will be approximately under the
middle finger of the right hand, and you are ready to
shoot in an instant. This operation transports the
film, winds the shutter, and sets the exposure
counter all automatically. This action prevents
double exposures.
UNLOADING FILM
When the Exposure Counter indicates 24, IT IS THE LAST EXPOSURE.
Before removing the CLIP-LOAD MAGAZINE from the
camera, advance the last exposed frame of film by turning
the Film Advancing Disc and clicking the shutter. Repeat
this operation once again. Then push the Slide Lock
forward and the magazine will POP out.
Immediately wrap with the original wrapper, the CLIP-LOAD MAGAZINE, without removing the exposed
film from it, and replace it in the film carton. This will prevent any possible light leakage and damage to the
film.
Note: When the Slide Lock is released, the Exposure Counter will reset automatically to "S", or start.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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The lens aperture controls the amount of light that will
pass- through the lens onto the light-sensitive film.
YASHICA Y16, with its Yashinon lens, offers openings at
f3.5, 4, 5.6, 8, 11 and~ll6). Notice that the lower the
number, the larger the opening. f3.5 is the largest opening,
and~lfl6) the smallest. To set the lens opening, turn the
Aperture Control Ring by setting the desired number in
the Aperture Reading Window.
TAKING FLASH PICTURES
Your YASHICA Y16 offers X synchronization
As you become more proficient at taking pictures, you will
want to acquire accessories that increase the versatility of your
camera. One of the first accessories you will want will be a
flash unit. Synchronization for flash is built-in.
A standard FC connector plugs into the flash terminal. The
YASHICA Y16 Flash Gun attaches to the camera with a
bracket that screws into the tripod socket
SELF-TIMER
A Cable Release or a Self-Timer can be fitted to
your YASHICA Y16. Screw the Cable Release into
the Socket provided beside the Shutter Release
Button. Your camera dealer will supply the proper
Cable Release for your Y16.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
FILTERS
Initially, you will find a yellow filter ideal for bringing out clouds in landscape pictures and for general uses. An
UV filter is suitable for color photography and also to protect the lens. As you become more advanced, you will
want to use various filters, such as orange, green, etc.. for different effects. (Special type of slip-on filters are
available for your YASHICA Y16.)
Y16 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT - for the YASHICA WAY of 16mm photography
FILM: (loaded in daylight CLIP-LOAD
MAGAZINE)
Y16 Black and White Film FOR ENLARGING:
Y16 Color Film Magnifier Printer
Enlarger
FOR PICTURE TAKING:
Filter FOR PROJECTING:
Flash Gun Slide Viewer
Table Tripod Slide Projector
FOR FILM DEVELOPING:
Developing Tank
Transparent Negative Wallets
EXPOSURE
Exposure means finding the right combination of lens-opening "aperture) and shutter speed in relation to the
sensitivity (ASA) of your film. (ASA indicates American Standard Association. For example if you are using a
film of ASA 100 sensitivity, your correct exposure will be according to the following table.
DAYLIGHT EXPOSURE TABLE
Your speed will be 1/100 with aperture numbers shown below.
Cloudy-Dull or
Bright Sun Hazy Sun Cloudy-Bright
Open Shade (4)
Light Subject
f/16 f/11 f/8 f/5.6
(1)
Average
f/11 f/8 f/5.6 f/4
Subjects (2)
Dark Subject
f/8 f/5.6 f/4 f/3.5
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www.butkus.us (1) Light Subjects: Distant landscapes, near-by people with sea, beach and snow scene. in the background. (2) Average Subjects: Near-by people, houses, gardens, buildings and places not in the shade. Advisable to use this class when light and dark objects are in about equal proportions. (3) Dark Subjects: People in cork clothing: trees, flowers, animals and large buildings, (4) Open Shade: Subjects shaded from the sun but lighted by a wide area of open sky. The less the open sky the larger the lens opening. If you are using an ASA 50 film, you will make a larger lens-opening or lower your shutter speed (1/50). When in doubt, follow the film manufacturer's recommendations, and you will be assured of good pictures.View original page 9
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