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Yashica 230-af Super User manual
User manual for Yashica 230-af Super. 67 pages in German, French. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Yashica
- Model / document
- Yashica 230-af Super
- Document type
- User manual
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- German, French
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- 67
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- 5.4 MB
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- Film cameras
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Mode d'emploiInstruction manual Bedienungsanleitung 'View original page 1Page 2 · Read text
Thank you for your purchase of a Yashica camera. Besten Dank fUr den Kauf einer Yashica Kamera. This is a simple-to-use, fully automatic single-lens Dies ist eine unkomplizierte, vollautomatische reflex camera that lets you take pictures by simply Spiegelreflex-Kamera. Sie drUcken nur auf den depressing the shutter release. Focusing, exposure, Ausldser. Scharfstellung, Belichtung und and film winding are all automatic. Filmtransport erfolgen automatisch. By combining its auto-focus function, exposure Durch die Kombination von Autofokus-Funktion, modes, and built-in flash, you can also realize more Belichtungsfunktionen und eingebautem Blitz werden sophisticated image expressions with it. Sie damit auch anspruchsvolleren Motiven gerecht. Before you use the camera, please read this Lesen Sie vor dem Fotografieren diese instruction manual carefully through to use it Bedienungsanleitung sorgfdltig durch, um alle correctly. Funktionen optimal nutzen zu k6nnen. Though the instructions in this manual are described with a Die Hinweise in dieser Anleitung beziehen sich auf eine 50mm Fl.8 AF lens on the camera, the operating procedures Kamera mit 1,8/50mm-Yashica-Objektiv. Mit anderen are the same as described in this manual even if it is Objektiven erfolgt die Bedienung auf die gleiche Weise. equipped with other Yashica AF lenses.View original page 2
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Contents
Names of Parts 8 o Flash Photography
Camera Care and Precautions 14 Flash Photography 98
Basic Steps ........ 20 Using the Built-in Flash ........ ........,....... 100 Using an External Flash ........ ............... 114I Display Panel & Display in the Viewfinder ......... 22 Basic Operation 29 Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash Using our Mounting and Dismounting the Lens ......... 30 Optional Accessories ......... 116
Loading the Battery 32 o Other Functions
Main Switch 34 Using the Self-timer ...........120
Loading the Film 36 Bulb Exposure .............. ...... 122
Holding the Camera 40 Changing the Camera Back ......... ........124
Setting the Shooting Modes 42 Release Socket .................. 124
Taking Pictures 60 Dedicated Accessories (optional) ............... 126
' Advanced. FocusingTechniouesTechniques and Details
Focus Lock .......... 70
AF Supplementary Light ......... 76
Focusing Screen 78
Advanced-autofocus Function 78
Deoth of Field ......... B0
. Exposure Techniques and Details
Display of Shutter Speed and Aperture .................. 82
Programmed Automatic Control/Program Shift ....... 84
Automatic Compensation of Setting Values
in Auto Exposure BB
Exposure bompensation ............ 90
Automatic Backlight Compensation ............ 98View original page 3Page 5 · Read text
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@ Strap Lug
@ Pre{lash Selector Switch
@ Viewfinder Eyepiece
@ Shutter Curtain
@ Sprocket
@ AE Lock Button
@ Spool
@ Camera Back Release Pin
@ fitm Check Window
@ Camera Back Release Knob
@ Film Chamber
@ DX Contacts
@ Release Socket
@ Data Back Contacts
@ Tripod Socket
@ gattery Compartment Cover
@ Battery Compartment Cover KeY
@ fitm Rewind Switch
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Attaching the eyecup and diopter lens oAttach the FL type diopter (optional accessory) suited to your
o See illustration. eyesight as shown. The eyecup can be attached over the diopter
a rens.
Anbringen von Augenmuschel und Korrekturlinse a
o Befestigen Sie die als Zubehor erhtiltliche Okularkorrekturlinseo siehe Abbildung
O wie abgebildet. Die Augenmuschel kann daruber befestigt
lnstalaci6n del recept6culo del ocular y lentes werden.
di6ptricas arVea la ilustracion. . lnstale una lente dioptrica del tipo FL (accesorio opcional)
() apropiado a su vision como se muestra. El receptdculo ocular
Fixation de I'oculaire et de la lentille dioptrique puede instalarse sobre la lente dioptrica.
. voir I'illustration. o
o Fixez la lentille dioptrique de type FL (accessoire optionnel)
convenant d votre vision comme indique. L'oculaire peut 6tre fix6
sur la lentille dioptrique
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Camera Care and Precautions
o Do not leave the camera in hot places (on an ocean o The liquid crystal display will not appear clear in hot
beach in summer, in a parked car under direct sunlight, temperature (e.9. on an ocean beach in summeQ or cold
etc.) for a long time, because the camera, lilm and battery temperature (under 0'C), but it will return to normal in
may be adversely affected. ordinary temperature.
rAfter taking pictures at the seaside or on mountains,
clean the camera thoroughly. Salt air will cause corrosion < Note on the use of polarizing filters>
and sand and dust will adversely affect the precision parts When a polarizing filter (linear type) is used on this
inside the camera. camera. your picture may be slightly underexposed
.To remove dust and dirt on the lens and viewfinder because of the nature of its light metering system.
eyepiece, use an air blower or a soft lens brush. lf they lf you want to shoot with a polarizing filter, it is
are soiled with fingerprints, wipe off lightly with lens tissue. recommended to use a circlear type polarizing filter.
Remove dust and dirt on the mirror with a lens brush.
oTo clean the camera body, wipe ofl with a soft cloth. Remarks on the microcomputer protection circuit
Never use organic solvents such as benzine and thinner. This camera incorporates a safety circuit for protecting
oThe lens may be clouded if the camera is brought into a it against strong static electricity. Though rarely, the warm room from outside where it is cold. This cloudiness camera may fail to operate when this circuit has been f
will disappear soon, but it is always good to avoid abrupt activated. In this case, set the Main Switch to "LOCK"
temperature changes. and press the Program Reset Button, then operate the
oThe camera contains high-voltage circuits. Never try to camera again to shoot.
disassemble it by yourself because it is dangerous.
o lf you are going to use the camera for important
events such as an overseas trip or wedding ceremony,
be sure to test it beforehand to make sure it functions
properly. lt is also advisable to bring a spare battery
with you.
. The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it
down or apply intense shock.
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Kamerapllege und V orsichtsma&nahmen
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<Camera Storage> o Lassen Sie die Kamera nicht lange an heiRen Orten
o Keep the camera away from heat, moisture and dust. (2.8. Strand im Sommer, geparktes Auto in der Sonne),
Do not store it in a wardrobe drawer containing mothballs denn Kamera, Batterie und Film kdnnten darunter leiden.
or in a laboratory where there are chemicals that will . Reinigen Sie die Kamera grUndlich nach dem Aufenthalt
cause damage to it. in leuchter oder staubiger Umgebung, z.B. Meer oder
.lf you are not likely to use the camera for an extended Gebirge. Feuchte und salzige Luft kann Korrosion
period of time, remove the battery to prevent damage due bewirken, Sand und Staub die Funktion mechanischer
to liquid leakage. Teile stdren.
oVerwenden Sie zum Entfernen von Staub und Schmutz
<Battery precautions> von Objektiv, Okular und Spiegel Druckluft oder einen
oGenerally, the battery performance is reduced Puste-Pinsel. FingerabdrUcke wischen Sie vorsichtig
temporarily by low temperatures (under 0"C). lf you are spiralformig von der Mitte zum Rand mit einem
using the camera in cold weather, put it inside your Linsenreinigungstuch ab.
clothing before shooting to keep the battery warm. o Das Kameragehduses reinigen Sie mit einem weichen
The battery performance reduced by low temperatures will Tuch. Nehmen Sie niemals organische Losungsmittel wie
return to normal in ordinary temperatures. Benzin oder VerdUnnung.
.lf battery poles are soiled with sweat, oil or grease, poor o Wenn die Kamera aus der Ktilte in warme Umgebung
contact may result. Wipe both poles clean with a dry cloth gelangt, kann das Objektiv beschlagen.Diese Erscheinung
before use. verschwindet nach kurzer Zeit von selbst, doch sollte man
o lf you are going on a long trip, bring a new spare abrupte Temperaturwechsel moglichst vermeiden.
battery with you. . Die Kamera enthdlt Hochspannungs-Schaltkreise.
o Never throw the battery into fire, nor charge, short, Versuchen Sie wegen der damit verbundenen Gefahr nie,
disassemble or heat it because il is dangerous. die Kamera selbst zu offnen.
. lf the battery is loaded with its plus ( + ) and minus ( - ) o Wenn Sie die Kamera ldnger nicht benutzt haben
ends wrong, the camera will not operate. und damit wichtige Fotos machen wollen,z.B. auf
oThe 6V lithium battery (2CR5) cannot be recharged. Femreisen oder einer Hochzeit, empfiehlt es sich,
. Keep the battery out of children's reach. vorher einen Testfilm zu belichten, um sich von der
einwandfreien Funktion zu libezeugen. Vergessen Sie
die Reserve-Batterie nicht.
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< Display in the Viewfinder> @ Sharp Focus LED (green)
It turns on when the subject in the focusing frame is in
sharp focus.
o (lighting) : The subject is in sharp focus.
ie$ @inking) : Focusing is not possible.
" In the manual focus mode, it turns on only when the
subject is in sharp focus. But it does not blink when
focusing is not possible.
@ Exposure Warning LED (red)
@ Camera Shake/lncorrect Exposure Warning LED: lt
blinks intermittently when a slow shutter speed has been
selected in the programmed auto exposure, shutter-speed-
priority auto exposure, or aperture-priority auto exposure
mode to warn you that camera shake is likely to occur.
It blinks continuously when it is impossible to obtain
correct exposure because the subject is not within the
c_oupling range of the camera's exposure system.
@ Conect exposure indicator LED: lt turns on when the
exposure (shutter speed and aperture)set in the manual
exposure mode is correct. lt blinks if the exposure is not
correct. (For details, refer to page 62).
O Focusing Frame @ Ffash Mark (" l'|n green)
Aim this spot at the subject you want to focus on. lf you are shooting with the built-in flash or the dedicated
@ Matte Screen flash (optional accessory), this mark turns on when the
@ Program Mode Mark ("P" in green) flash is fully charged. With the built-in flash, it also blinks
It appears when the exposure mode is set to the when the shooting distance is not within its effective
programmed auto exposure mode. lt blinks when the range. In this case, change the shooting distance so that it
program is shifted. For details, refer to page 84. turns on with steady light.
(For details, refer to page 100.)
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Basic Operation This chapter explains the basic steps lor operating this camera. lf you read these instructions, you will learn how to use it for normal photography. C ru n d I egende Bed ien u ngsverfa h ren Dieses Kapitel beschreibt die grundlegenden Verfahren bei der Bedienung dieser Kamera. ln diesem Kapitel lernen Sie, wie die Kamera fr-ir normale Aufnahmen einzusetzen ist. Procddure de base Ce chapitre explique les 6tapes de base permettant d'utiliser cet appareil. En lisant ces instructions, bous apprendrez ir utiliser votre appareil pour prendre des photos normales. Operaci6n bdsica Este capitulo explica los procedimientos bdsicos para la operaci6n de esta c6mara. Si usted lee estas instrucciones, aprenderd a utilizarla para la fotografia normal.View original page 15
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Mounting and Dismounting the Lens
< Mounting> < Dismounting>
First, remove the camera's body cap and the lens' rear While pushing on the Lens Release Button, turn the lens
cap by turning them counterclockwise. counterclockwise as far as it will go, then remove it by
Then, align the red dot on the lens rear with the red dot pulling it out forward. After dismounting the lens, be sure
(lens mounting index) on the camera's Lens Release to put the lens cap and body cap on it and the body cap
Button, push in the lens and turn it clockwise until it locks on the camera.
with a click. o Do not touch the lens surface and camera interior when
. Do not press the Lens Release Button when mounting mounting and dismounting the lens.
the lens. o lf you are changing the lens when there is film in the
camera, avoid direct sunlight.
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Loading the Battery
return the Key ? Close the Battery compartment Cover and t With a coin, turn the Battery Compartment Cover ". I on the camera bottom in the direction of the arrow i! xey from " G " io its original position "e
then until the mark " G " is in line with the mark " - ",
remove the cover.
battery (2CR5) correctly into the l! Insert the 6V lithium 4 Battery Compartment as illustrated inside the
compartment.
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Main Switch
The Main Switch turns on and off the camera. lf it is set to <Checking the Battery>
"ON", the camera's power switch will turn on. lf the battery warning mark " ^ll " does not appear in the
lf it is set to "LOCK", the power switch will turn off. Display Panel, it means that the battery has its normal
o lf you are not using the camera, set the Main Switch to voltage.
"LOCK" to prevent the shutter from tripping by mistake.
Battery Replacement: lf the mark " Q " turns on in the
Display Panel, it is time to replace the battery. Open the
Battery Compartment Cover and replace it with a new
one.
o Though you can still take pictures even if the mark
on, it is recommended to replace the battery " ! " tJrnl
as soon as possible. lf the battery voltage has fallen below
blink or go out and its specified limit, the mark " [ " will
the camera will no longer oPerate.
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Loading the Film
{ Set the Main Switch to "ON", open the Camera Remarks on the shutter curtain I Back and load the DX'coded film. Because the shutter curtain is a precision part, never Push down the Camera Back Release Knob while pressing touch it with your finger or push it wlth the film tip'
the button on it, and open the Camera Back. EmphatiCally, never trip the shutter while the film tip is To insert the film, first fit the recessed end of the cassette on the shutter curtain, to the shaft located on top of the Film Chamber and push
it in. lt will thus fit smoothly into position.
. Use DX-coded film. With DX film in the camera, the oTake care not to touch or soil the DX Contacts and Data camera's film speed will be automatically set to the speed Back Contacts.
of the film you are using. .When loading and unloading film, avoid direct sunlight.
With non-DX film, the camera's film speed will be
automatically set to ISO 100.
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and As soon as you close the Camera Back, the film will I Insert the film tip under the orange mark "r" 4 close the Camera Back. automatically advance to the first frame.
Engage the film perforations with the sprocket teeth and o lf the film is advancing properly, the exposure counter in
make sure that the film is not floating up (see illustration)' the Display Panel will show "1" and the cassette mark
" O-" will turn on.
lf the exposure counter does not move from "0" and the
mark " O-" does not turn on, the film is not advancing
properly. Open the Camera Back and load the film o correctly again.
oThe Film Check Window will let you check if there is
film in the camera or not.
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<Shutter-speed.priority auto exposure mode>Tv < Zeitvonruahl mit Blendenautomatik > Tv
lf you set your desired shutter speed, the camera will Zu der von lhnen vorgewdhlten Zeit stellt die Kamera
automatically select the aperture required for correct automatisch die fUr eine richtige Belichtung je nach
exposure according to the brightness of the subject. Helligkeit des Motivs notige Blende ein.
o Set the shutter speed with the Operating Lever. o Wdhlen Sie die VerschluRzeit mit dem Bedienungshebel
It can be set in 1-steo increments from B seconds to vor. Sie kann in ganzen Stufen zwischen von 8 bis 112000
112000 second. Sekunde eingestellt werden.
lf you are shooting in the "Av" or "Tv" mode, and if Wenn Sie mit "Av" oder "Tv" fotografieren und mit
the shutter speed or aperture you have set cannot der vorgewdhlten Zeit oder Blende eine richtige
provide correct exposure, the camera will Belichtung nicht moglich ist, verdndert die Kamera die
automatically make compensation for the exposure vorgewdhlte Einstellung automatisch, bis eine richtige
value to provide correct exposure. Belichtung erzielt wird.
(For details, refer to page 88.) (Ndheres S. 88.)
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www.butkus.us < Manual exposure mode> M In the manual exposure mode, the error from correct In this mode, choose your desired aperture and shutter exposure is indicated by the exposure warning indicator in soeed. the viewfinder. lt turns on to indicate correct exposure, o Set the shutter speed with the Operating Lever. and blinks to warn you that the exposure is not correct. As It can be set in 1-step increments from B seconds to the error increases, the blinking cycle becomes slower. 112000 second, and to "bulb". lf the error is larger than +2 EV, the blinking cycle does . Set the aperture with the Operating Lever while pressing not change. the Aperture Setting Button. lt can be set in 1/2-step oChange the shutter speed or aperlure until the signal increments from the lens'open aperture to its minimum stops blinking. aperture. : ii;:;i; 11l t: t: l::;,:':r r.. r..';jr:;: i:'::1: r:: 1 , ili:1 1trr ti1li1,l';iiir riii,; ;.; " rl:i:iiililir;,;,View original page 26
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lf the entire roll of film has been exposed, the film will stop . Remove your finger from the rewind switch if rewinding
winding and the exposure counter and the cassette mark has started.
" O-" in the Display Panel will blink. oThe film can also be rewound in the middle of a roll.
o Do not switch the Main Switch to "LOCK" (OFF) while
rewinding. t With the Main Switch at "ON", slide the Film the film is I Rewind Switch in the direction ol the arrow while
pushing on the button beside it. ? Take out the lilm when rewinding is completed.The mark appears in the Display Panel and the e" As soon as rewinding is completed, the motor will stop
film starts rewinding ( " +{" blinks). While the film is automatically and the number "0" on the exposure
rewinding, the exposure counter still shows the number of counter and the mark " O " in the Display Panel will blink.
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. Avoid direct sunlight when unloading the film. o Evitez les rayons directs du soleil pendant le
o After the film has been rewound, be sure to unload the d6chargement du film.
film. Once the Camera Back has been opened, the . Lorsque le film a 6t6 rembobin6, toujours d6chargez le
camera will no longer oPerate. film. Lorsque le dos de I'appareil a 6t6 ouvert, ce dernier
.Take the exposed film for processing as soon as ne fonctionne olus.
oossible. o Faites d6velopper le film expos6 dds que possible.
. Because the shutter curtain is a precision part, never o Comme le volet de I'obturateur est une piece de
touch it with your finger or push it with the film tip. pr6cision, ne jamais le toucher avec les doigts ni le pousser
avec I'extr6mit6 du film.
oVermeiden Sie direktes Sonnenlicht beim Filmwechsel. o Evite la luz directa del sol cuando descargue la pelicula.
o Nehmen Sie den Film nach dem ZurUckspulen sofort o Despu6s de que la pellcula se haya rebobinado,
heraus. Nach dem Offnen der Ruckwand funktioniert die asegurese de descargarla.
Kamera erst wieder mit neuem Film. o Una vez se ha abierto el respaldo de la c6mara, la
. Beruhren Sie die empfindlichen VerschluRlamellen nicht cAmara no se oodrd ooerar.
und l6sen Sie nicht aus, wenn die Filmlasche auf dem . Puesto que la cortina del obturador es una parte de
VerschluR liegt. precisi6n, no la toque nunca con el dedo ni la empuje con
o Lassen Sie den belichteten Film sobald wie mdglich la punta de la pelicula.
entwickeln.
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Advanced Techniques
o Focusing techniques and details Page 70-80
. Exposure techniques and details Page 82-98
o Flash photography ......... ..... .. Page 98- 116
.. Page 120-124
l_ oOther functions Fu n kti onen fu r Fortgeschrittene
. Fokussierfunktionen und Details Seite 71 -81 oBelichtungsarten und Details ... Seite 82-98
o Blitzfotografie ........... Seite 98- 117
oSonstige Funktionen Seite 121-125
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I ecnntques avancees
oTechniques de mise au point et d6tails ...... Page 71-81
.Techniques d'exposition et d6tails Page 82-99
. Photographie au flash ......... ... Page 99- 118
oAutres fonctions . Page 121-125
Tdcnicas avanzadas
oTecnicas y detalles de enfoque P6gina 71-81
oTecnicas y detalles de exposici6n ........... Pdgina 82-99
. Fotograffa con flash Pdgina 99- 119
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