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CONTENTS
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The Yashica 35 nnt.l, Exposure 3l
Minister, Lynx, Electro Aperture and Speed 31Camerus 4 Choosing the Combination 32 The Yashica 35 mm. models 5 Time Exposures 33
The Self-timer 34Handling the Yushica 35 mm.Comcras 7 Using an Exposure Meter 34
Holding 7 Shutter Speeds and
37 Carrying 8 Movement
Viewing and Focusing 8 Aperture and Depth of
38 Shooting 10 Field Zone Focusing 40 Film Packings t2
Loading l2
Unloading t4 Flash Photogruphy 4l
Cutting off Exposed How to Use Flash 42
Lengths L4 Flash Guide Numbers 44
Changing Partly-exposed Synchro-Sunlieht 44 Films l6
Other Film Packings t7 Close-up Photography 46 Handling, Winding and 46 Trimming the Film l7 Close-up Lenses
Loading Standard Cassettes l8 Care of Camera 48
Loading with Bulk Film or
Darkroom Refills 20 SubJects for the Yashica35 59
Loading with Daylight Landscapes 59 Refills 2l Outdoor Portraits 60
Available Light Portraits 60Film and Filters 22
Artificial Light Portraits 6l Black-and-White Film 22
Flash Portraits 62 Colour Film 24
Colour Reversal Film 25 Children 62
Colour Negative Film 26 Sports 63
Colour Film Speeds 26
The Choice of Colour Film 26 Taking Coloar Pictares 64
Filters for Black-and-
White Film 27 Facts and Figares 67
Filters for Colour Film 29
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THE YASHICA 35 mm. MODELS Page
. The Yashica 35f 2
Loading 2 - Unloadine 2 -Shooting 2 - Special Controls 4
The Yashica Minister I, II, III, D and 700 5
Loading 5 - Unloading 8 - Shooting 8 -The Exposure
Meter 8 - Changing the Battery 10 - Special Controls 10
The Yoshica Lynx 5000 and 14 ....- ,l
Loading 1l - Unloading 11 - Shooting t2 - The Exposure
Meter 12-Changing the Battery 12-Special Controls 12
The Yashica Lynx 14E and 50008 .....,. lS
Loading 15 -Unloading 16-Shooting 16-The Exposure
Meter 16-Changing the Battery 18-Special Controls 18
The Yashica Electro and Electro G 19
Loading 19-Unloading 19-Shooting 20-The Exposure
Meter 20 - Checking and Changing the Battery 22 - Special
Controls 22
The Yashica Electro M5 and CC 23
Checkrng and Loading 23 - Unloading 24 - Shooting 24 -
26 Changing the Battery 24 - Special Controls
Some items of equipment or certain moteriols mentioned in this book moy not be freely
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@ Focal Press Ltd., 1972
ISBN O 240 506s3 7
Printed 1972 in Great Britain by Staples Printers Limited, Rochester, Kent.
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THE YASHICA 35 mm. J, MINISTER'
LYNX and ELECTRO CAMERAS
The Yashica range of 35 mm. cameras have built-in
rangefinders coupled to the lens and (except the.Yashica J)
buift-in exposure meters. The meter built in varies, accord-
ing to model of camera, from uncoupled, semi-coupled to
fully automatic electronic.
The negative size is 1x l$ in. (24x36 mm-) using
standard 35 mm. film. A single load in a standard cassette
will take up to thirty-six exposures. The film can be loaded
and unloaded in daylight.
The body is a preciiion alloy casting with black. plastic
covering, t6.e metil parts satin ihrome finished,-the interior
black aiodized. An accessory shoe is let into the top. The
overall dimensions are 5t x 38 x 3$ in., and the weight com-
lens is 25 oz. plete- with The lens and shutter are rigidly fixed to the front of the
main body. This does away with opening and closing the
and camera. A quick-transport lever advances the film
film counter and tensions the shutter in a single movement.
The camera back opens on a hinge.
The film counterls on the right side of the top plate and
is geared to the fllm transport. It is self setting (in the latest
models;, returning automatically to zero on opening the
camera back; it indicates the number of frames exposed.
An interlock mechanism automatically prevents double
exposures or blank frames.
a The film is transported by a sprocket-wheel on to permanently fixed iake-up spool. the fllm is held in
pressure plaie in such q wgy tha-t only the irosition bi u iections oritsid-e the picture area touch the guide rails on
the fi.lm aperture, tlius avoiding- scratching the film. Re- winding the film is simplified by a rewind knob with
countersunk handle.
The shutter is a between-lens Copal type, with speeds
11300 varying according to the camera model {tot} ll25 to sec. to, 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. All have B for time exposures,
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a built in delayed action release (for self portraits) and are
synchronized for flash. The shutter of the model Electro
is fully automatic from 30 sec. to 1/500 sec. and B.
An exposure meter is built into the camera (except model
J) with light value readings in the camera top which are
manually set on the coupled shutter speed and aperture scale.
On the Lynx camera the meter is semi-automatically
coupled to shutter and aperture by needle setting in the
viewfinder or in the camera top. There is provision on the
meter for setting film speed in ASA.
A coincident-image type rangefinder combined with the
viewfinder is built into the camera and coupled to the lens
focusing. Setting the rangefinder focuses the lens at the
same time.
The bright line frame finder shows the subject to be
photographed and, except in the Yashica J, incorporates
automatic parallax compensation by moving the frame
with the distance setting of the camera. The Yashica J
has parallax correction marks in the viewfinder.
The lenses built into the Yashica 35 mm. cameras are,
depending on the model, Yashinons or Colour Yashinons,
highly corrected, coated anastigmats of good definition,
flatness of field and full colour correction. All are of
45 mm. focal length covering an angle of 51 degrees. The
rvhole lens with shutter moves in a helical focusing mount.
The distance scale is calibrated both in feet and metres and
goes down to 2 ft. 6 in.
The Yashica 35 tltrn. models
YASHICA J is as described above, with /2.8, 45 mm. Yashinon 4-glass triplet construction in Copal four speed shutter ll25-ll3D
sec. and B, with built in delayed action and X flash synchronization.
The viewfinder is of the bright-line type with indication marks for
parallax at short working distances. A coincident-image rangefinder
is built into the viewfinder and coupled to the lens setting, This model
has no built-in exposure meter.
YASHICA MINISTER III has the same body construction as
Yashica J, but is fitted with the/2.8, 45 mm. Yashinon S-glass, four-
group construction, in Copal SVL shutter with speeds from 1-1/500
sec. and B, built-in delayed action and XM flash synchronization.
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The viewfinder is of the bright-line type with automatic parallax
compensation for short working distances. A coincident-image range-
finder is built into the viewfinder and coupled to the lens setting.-A
selenium cell photo-electric exposure meter is built around the lens
giving light value readings which are manually set on the light value
scale of the cross coupled shutter speed and aperture scales.
Earlier models of the Minister (I, II) had the exposure meter cell
built into the camera top plate.
YASHICA MINISTER D is similar to the Minister III but fitted
with a CdS exposure meter.
YASHICA MINISTER 700 is a Minister D but in place of the
f2.8,45 mm. Yashinon lens, the Yashinon f 1.7,45mm. lens of six glasses in four groups is fitted.
YASHICA LYNX 5000 is similar to the Minister D. fitted with the
Yashinon f 1.8, 45 mm., a 6-glass, 4-group construction. The CopalSV shutter gives speeds from 1-1/1000 sec. and B. The CdS exposure
meter is semi-automatically coupled to the shutter and aperture
setting, by a needle which is visible in the viewfinder.
YASHICA LYNX 14 is a Lynx 5000 but with the Copal SVE
shutter for speeds 1-l/500sec. and B and tl-re lens is the Yashinon
J'1.4,45 mm., with 7 glasses in 5 groups.
YASHICA LYNX E has the basic features of the Yashica Minister
D and Lynx with an electronic controlled CdS sensor exposure meter
and over and under exposure warning lights. The model Lynx 14E is
fitted with the Yashinon 45 mm. f 1.4 in Copal SVE shutter withspeeds 1-1/500 sec. and B; the Lynx 5000E has the Yashinon 45 mm.
/1.8 in Copal SV shutter with speeds 1-1/1000 sec. and B. YASHICA ELECTRO 35 and ELECTRO 35G have the basic
features of Yashica Minister D and Lynx with a fully automatic
electronic shutter giving a continuous speed range from 30 seconds to
l/500 sec. and B. Warning lights for extreme bright light and slow
shutter speeds (where camera support is required) are built in with
facility for adjustment by aperture movement.
YASHICA ELECTRO G and ELECTRO GT (which is a black
finish G complete with grip/table tripod, rubber lens hood and case)
have gold plated contacts.
YASHICA ELECTRO M5 has an f2.8 Yashinon lens with auto-
matic aperture and shutter speed settings from 8 seconds to 1/1000 sec.,
coupled rangefinder and auto flash.
YASHICA ELECTRO CC is a compact version of the GT with
35 mm., /1.8 Colour Yashinon and electronic shutter range from
8 seconds to 1/250 sec.
In course of time a number of minor variations have been made
in various models. These are normally self-explanatory and have not
been referred to in this guide. Significant changes are, however,
pointed out and explained.
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IIANDLING TIIE YASHICA
35mm. CAMERAS
' In order to simpltfy the description and hondling of the
Yashica 35 mm. cameras without being confused by dffirent
features of individual models, this guide has been divided
into two sections. The general section applies to all models.
The requirements, snd consequently dffirent handling, of
each model are found on the green pages after page 16.
For convenience, a symbolic reference system is also used
in the general section. Wherever the sign I appears, further
details will be found in the camera pages of the green section
for each camero type.
It is obvious that the camera should be held as steady as
possible, as the slightest shake, even if not seen in the
negative, will become visible in the enlargement. Always
stand with your legs apart.
Holding
FOR HORIZONTAL PHOTOGRAPHS hold the
camera horizontally against your nose while lookingthrough
the finder with one eye. Keep both elbows close to the body.
Press the right thumb against the back of the camera, let
the right index finger rest on the release, while the right
middle finger, bent downwards, presses against the camera
front. The left hand grips the camera body on its left side.
FOR VERTICAL PHOTOGRAPHS rest the camera
upri,glt against forehead and nose, gripping its top with
the left hand, Ieft thumb against the camera back. Th-e right
hand holds the camera from below, right thumb on the
release, the camera resting in the palm of the right hand.
To release the shutter, press the release with the ball of
the finger (or thumb). Use finger pressure only and keep the
hand and its grip on the camera steady. The actual pressing
down must be done slowly and smoothly.
For slow exposures in the hand it is advisable to rest the
elbows or at least to lean the body against some support in
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order to avoid shake. In this way l/15, 1/8 and even l/4 sec.
can be risked without camera shake. Such a support is also
desirable for faster exposures. A slightly unsteady hold may
easily lead to blurred pictures.
The use of a tripod is necessary when taking time expo-
sures and it is also recommended for speeds from l/15 to
I sec. For upright photographs from the tripod, use a ball-
and-socket head to allow changing from horizontal to
vertical position.
Carrying
To be ready for quick action it is best to carry the Yashica
35 mm. on a short strap around the neck so that it lies on
your chest. Lifting it up to the eye then is a matter of a
split second.
For convenience and protection, the camera should
always be carried in its ever-ready case. The case is designed
to hold the camera ready for use. A retaining screw holds
the camera securely in the case, even when open.
Yiewing and Focusing
The viewfinder of the Yashica 35 shows the subject two-
thirds natural size. Looking through the finder, you can
clearly see the brilliant reflected frame which outlines the
exact field of view of the lens.
However, the area just outside this field of view is also
visible. You can thus watch the immediate surroundings of
the subject to be taken.
The finder of the Yashica 35 (not model J) has automatic
parallax compensation. The white frame is coupled to the
distance setting and moves diagonally downwards (when the
camera is held horizontally) at nearer distances, automati-
cally compensating for the different viewpoints between lens
and viewfinder.
The bright line frame of the model J has a close-up
parallax indication mark in the viewfinder.
To obtain a sharp negative, set the distance from the
camera to the subject as accurately as possible. A coupled
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rangefinder measures the distance and at the same time
brings the camera lens automatically into correct focus.
To use the rangefinder, look through the combined view-
finder/rangefinder eyepiece. You will see a bright rectangu-
lar field, and in this field the image of the subject appears
double. As you slowly turn the lens focusing mount, ttre
two images fuse into one. Stop when the two images are
superimposed; the lens is then focused accurately on the
subject.
The orthodox way of rangefinder focusing just described
is suitable for stationary or slow-moving subjects. For
action subjects a different method of focusing is suggested.
There you set the camera and the rangefinder to a distance
at which the subject will be at a given rnoment, or focus on a
spot which the subject has to pass. Watch the scene in the
rangefinder, and press the release button when the two
rangefinder images coincide, indicating that the subject has
reached the pre-focused point.
With subjects liable to react self-consciously (e.g., chil-
dren), set the lens to a suitable distance and then approach
your subject quickly, exposing as soon as the two images
coincide in the rangefinder.
Alternatively, focus on some object which is the same
distance from the camera as your real subject, but in a
different direction. When the range is found, swing the
camera round and press the release button as soon as your
subject comes into the field of view.
Shooting
Practise the following operations first with an empty
camera until you can do them almost automatically.
1. Work the film transport lever. This advances the film
and the exposure counter and tensions the shutter.
2. Set shutter speed (not on Electro).
3. Set aperture on models Minister, Lynx, Lynx E and
Electro with the built-in meter (see green pages).
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vrEwFr N DER/RANGEFt N DER
When you look through the Yashica 35 mm. viewfinders
you see you r su bject within a brightline frame. In the centre
of the frame is. a rectangular rangefinder area (top centre).
(abovelq yor.focusleft). Whenrhe lensthe youtwo seeimagesa doublefuse intoimageoneinthethislensareais
correctly focused. The brightline frame of all models
except the 35J corrects automatically for parallax (top
right). As you focus the lens on nearer subiects ihb
frame mo-ves diagonally downwards to give the correct
tramrng ol the sublect.
The brightline frame of the Yashica 35J has parallax correc-
tion marks (middle right). The whole frame is used for
subjects more than about 6 ft. from the camera. For close-
ups, keep your subject's top and left-hand side within the
limits of the unshaded area (bottom right). The film will
record rather more of the right-hand side and bottom of
the picture than you can see in the finder
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4. Focus and determine the picture area to obtain a sharp
picture and the view you want.
Release the shutter gently.
Film Packings
The Yashica 35 cameras, like the majority of 35 mm.
miniature cameras, use standard perforated miniature film,
35 mm. wide. It is available in various packings (see also
page 22), the most convenient being standard daylight
cassettes. These are light-tight containers with a ready cut
and trimmed length of film for 36 or 20 exposures (or 12
exposures for some colour negative films). The cassette is
loaded into the camera in daylight.
Avoid loading or unloading the camera in brilliant sun-
light though. Choose a shady spot or do it in the shadow of
your own body if nothing better is available.
Loading
1. Open the camera back. Move the safety catch on the
$ camera base and the back will spring open. I
I2. Insert the film cassette. Pull out the rewind knob and
place the cassette, with the protruding film end pointing "IFI
to the take-up spool, into the cassette chamber. Fully i:
: push back the rewind knob, so that it engages in the i;
cassette spool. ,ll F
3. Fix the film end to the take-up spool. Pull out about 3| in. e
of film until the first perforation on the lower part of
the film protrudes from the cassette. Insert the film end
into one of the slots of the take-up spool as far as it
will go.
Advance the film with the film transport lever until the
film is just taut and its top perforations engage in the
sprocket wheel.
Note: The film will wind itself inside out on to the
take-up spool.
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LOADING
Iop: Open the camera back by moving the catch at the base (/eft, tlinister models excepr I and for
35J; centre, Minister I and Lynx). Pull up rewind knob, insert cassette and push back rewind knob.
Upper centre: Fix the film leader on che takeup spool, close the camera back and mal(e two "blind"
exposu res.
Lower centre: Set film speed on Minister (left ond middlel, Electro (right).
Bottom: Set film speed on Lynx and Lynx E.
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4. Close camera back, by pressing the back against the
camera body, when it will click shut.
5. Make two blind exposures. Operate the film transport
lever and release the shutter. Repeat this and then operate
the lever again. The fllm counter will now indicate No.
1, showing that the first film frame is ready to be ex-
posed. While winding the lever, watch that the rewind
knob rotates. This indicates that the film advances
correctly from the cassette to take-up spool.
6. Set film speed on meter of Minister or shutter rim of
Lynx and Electro. I
(inloading
When the whole film has been exposed the film counter
will indicate No. 36 or 20 according to the length of film
used. The transport lever cannot be turned any further and
indicates that all the fllm has been used up. Do not force
the winding lever, otherwise you will tear the fllm out of
the cassette.
L. Set for rewinding by depressing the rewind knob in the
base of the camera except on early models, where a
milled disc is turned from A to R. This disengages the
transport sprocket in the camara.
2. Rewind the fiIn. Lift up the crank handle in the rewind
knob and turn it in the direction of the arrow engraved
on it, until you eventually feel a resistance as you come
to the film end clipped under the spring of the take-up h spool. Turn on beyond this resistance, and give another
two to three turns.
3. Open the camera back, as for loading, and pull up the
rewind knob fully.
4. Remoye the cassette. Then close the camera back or
reload with a new film.
Cutting off Exposed Lengths
If a film which is only partly exposed has to be processed,
advance the film for the next exposure. Then take the
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U NLOADING
Top left: Set the camera for rewinding by depressing the rewind button. Top right: Unfold crank on
rewind knob and rewind film into cassette, Bottom left: Open camera baCk. Bottom right; Pull up
rewind knob and teke out cassette.
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camera into a darkroom-or work in complete darkness.
Open up the camera back, pull up the rewincl knob and lift
the cassette out of its chamber. With a pair of scissors cut
through the frame which lies in the film aperture. put the
cassette down and carefully withdraw the exposed film from
the take-up spool and either put it in a light-tight container
or load it immediately into your developing tank. Now you
can retrim the remainder of the film (see page lZ), fi; it
again on the take-up spool, and closd th6 clmert It is ready for the next exposure. The counter restarts from
zero (:-.-)) and you have also to allow for four frames lost
(the-amount of film lost through cutting and reloading).
The reinserting can be done in daylight. In this case a
total of about six frames are lost, for, after inserting and
closing, two blind exposures have to be made to wind dn the
fllm length which was exposed to the daylight.
Changing P ar tly- e x p o s ed. F il m s
another one, for . To replace a partly-exposed film byinstance if you _want to take a few colbur photograpLs in
between some black-and-white shots, proceed as follows:
l. Check the number of exposed frames on the film counter.
2. Rewind the film but stop immediatley you feel a slight
resistance. This resistance comes from-pulling the flm
end from the take-up spool. If the film is to be reloaded
again, you must not pull the whole film into the cassette,
otherwise the film end would have to be extracted by
opening the cassette in the darkroom for subsequent
reinsertion into the camera.
3. Unload the rewound film and write down the number of
exposures taken on the beginning of the film leader. Now
you can load the camera with any other type of fllm.
4. Reload the camera. When reloading, load with partly-
exposed film in the usual way (page t21, but cover the
Iens with a lens cap or some similaiopa{ue object. press
the release and advance the film fol the initial blind
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TIIE YASHICA 35 mm. MODELS
These pqges deal with the individual Yashico 35 mm.
models in detail.
- Self-contgine-d sections for each model cover points of Ioading, unloading, shooting and special controls.
For afuller explanation of aspects common to both models,,
compare these sections with the same headings in the main
text.
Yashica 35J Yashica 35 mm. Lynx 5M0E
Loading 2 and 148
Unloading 7 Loading 15 Shooting 2 Unloading 16 Special Controls 4 Shooting 16
The Exposure Meter 16 Changing the Battery 18 Special Controls l8
k Yashica Minister I, ff, nL
D and 700 Yashica Electro 35 and
Loading 5 Electro G, GS, GT
Unloading 8 Loading 19 Shooting 8 Unloading 19 The Exposure Meter 8 Shooting 20 Changing the Battery l0 Exposure Meter 20 Special Controls l0 Checking and Changing the
Battery 22 Special Controls 22
Yashica Lynx 5000 and 14 Yashica Electro M5, CC
Loading ll Loading 23 Unloading 1l Unloading 24 Shooting 12 Shooting 24 The Exposure Meter 12 Checking and Changing the Changing the Battery 14 Battery 24 Special Controls t4 Special Controls 26View original page 18Page 19 · Read text
YASHICA 35J
This model is fitted with a built-in rangefinder coupled to the lens,
automatically setting the distance range from infinity down to 30 in. I
I THE VIEWFINDER has a brilliant bright-line frame with close
up parallax marks.
THE SHUTTER is the Copal with four speeds: 1125,.1150,11190' 1/300sec. and B for time exposures. It is X flash synchronized for
nish bulbs at 1/30 sec. and dlectronic flash at all speeds and has a
built-in delayed hction release (self timer).
THE LENS is the Yashinon f2.8, 45 rnm.-a four element lens.
It iccepts 46 mm. screw-in type fiiters and 48 mm. clamp-on lens hood.
closE-uPs at distances below the normal focusing range of 30 in.
can be made with close-up supplementary lenses.
OTHER ACCESSORIES include ever-ready case, filters, lens hood, 18 in. .uUtJ-r"t"*", flash gun and a close-up attachment down to
with coupling to the rangefinder.
Loading (see page 12)
'1. Open tte camera back.
2. Insert the fiIm cassette.
3. Fix the film end to the take'up spool.
4. Close the camera back.
5. Make two blind exposures.
IJnloading (see page 14)
1. Set for rewinding by ctepressing the rewind knob in the base plate
of the camera.
2. R.ewind the film.
3. Open the camera back.
4. Remove the cassette
Shooting (see page 10)
1. Advance the film by turning the transport lever as far as it will go.
shutter ring or1 the milled the chromed Turn speed. the shutter 2.-- Set required. expos-uqqJ!rye the opposite mark index bring the froni-to
r[Jstt"ttiis]peed range is ll2i,'1150, 1/100 bnd 1/300sec. and B
for time exposures.
I 2 YASHICA 35J
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YASHICA 35J
Film transport
lever
Shutter release
Accessory shoe
Rewind knob
Rangefinder
Carrying lug
Exposure counter
Shutter speed
scale
Aperture scale
Focusing control *iii
Flash socket
This model has a built-in rangefinderfocusing down to 30 in. Thefilmtronsport lever advances thefilm
and tensions the shutter, and the rewind knob has a fold-away crank, The Copal shutter has four
speeds, is X-synchronized for bulbs and electronic flash, and has a delayed action control. The view-
finder has parallax correcting marks for close-ups.
Shooting with the Yashica 35J. From left to right: Set the shutter speed; advance the film and tension
the shutter with the film transport lever; set the aperture reguired; focus the image and composc
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3. Set the apertrne (stop) by moving the aperture setting lever on the shutter rim to the required aperture figure. 4. Focus and determine plcture area" Look through the viewfinder and watch the imago, especially in the bright centre rectangle. Turn the focusing lever on the lens mount to make the double outlines in the centre rectangle fuse into one. The camera is now set to the correct subject distance. The distance can be read off against th. distance index mark on the helical focusing mount of the lens. The subject field reproduced on the film is outlined by the brieht- line frame in the viewfinder. For close-ups at a distance of 2.6 ft. the field indicated by the short marks within the viewfinder indicate the correct field. At distances between 8 ft. and 2.6 ft. appropriate in-between positions should be estimated as the subject outline reproduced on the film. 5. Release the shutter by pressing the release button gently. Special confrolE FOR TIME EXPOSURES set the shutter to B (:!rief time). Pressing the shutter release button on the camera top plate opens the shutter and keeps it open until the pressure on the release is removed. THE CABLE RELEASE SOCKET is in the ccntre of the shutter release button on the camera top plate. FLASH SETTING (see page 4l). The shutter is flash synchronized for use with normal flash bulbs and flash-cubes at tl25 se,c. and elec- tronic flash at all speeds. The flash cable connects to the 3 mm. co-axial socket in the camera front plate. DELAYED ACTION RELEASE for self portraits is built into the shutter. Push the small protruding lever below the shutter rim to one side as far as it will go AFTER the film has been transported (:the shutter cocked). When pressing the release, the delay action will start to run down to release the shutter after approximately 8 seconds.View original page 21
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YASIilCA 35mm. MINISTER f, II, III,
D and 700.
The Yashica Miinster cameras are fitted with a built-in rangefinder
co'lpled to the lens,automaticallysetting the distaoce from infinitydown
to30 in. An exposure meter is also incorporated, not coupled, gving
light value read-ings. These readings are fransferred to thri tigft-vatuE
ring on the shutter, which couples the aperture and shutter speed to
kpep. the ex.posur€ constant while providing alternative aperture/
shutter-speed combinations.
THE VIEWFINDER has a brilliant bright-line frame astomatic-
ally coupled to the distance setting to compensate for close up parallax.
THE LENS of the Minister I, II, III and D cameras is theYashinon
f2.8,45 mm. 5-element construction. Minister I and II accept 46 mm.
screw-in filters and 48mm. push-on lens hood, Minister-Ill takes
55 mm. filters and 57 mm. lens hood. Yashica Minister 700 has a Yashi-
no\ f 1.7 45 mm. 6-element lens, accepting 46 mm. screw-in filters
and 48 mm. clamp-on lens hood.
THE BUILT-IN EXPOSURE METER of the Minister models is
photo+lectric. The photocell of models I and II is buitt into the topplate of the camera while that of the model III is placed around tlie
lens. Models D and 700 have a cadmium sulphide (CdS) meter, using
three cells to measure the centre and edges-of the scene, combining
them to a balanced single reading.
THE SHUTTER is the Copal SVL giving 10 speeds: l,l12,l14,l18,!/ll,_l_130, llffi, lll25, ll250, 1/50Osec. and B for time-exposures.It is XM- synchrolized for flash (except model III which is X syn-
chronized only), for use with flash 6ulbs and electronic flash.- A
delayed action (self timer) is also incorporated.
CLOSE-UPS at distances below the normal focusing range down to
30 in. can be made with close-up supplementary lenses.
OTHER ACCESSORIES include ever-ready case, filter, lens hood.
cable release, flash gun.
Loading (eee pag ell)
1. Open the camera baclc
2. Insert the fflm cassette.
3. Fix the film end to the take-up spool.
4. Close the camera bacl;
5. l\{ake two blind exg)sures.
6. Set fflm speed on built-in exposure meter.
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YASHICA MINISTER D, 7(P
Exposurc counter Focusing control
Shutter release Depth of fleld rcdo
Light value scale Coupling ring
Film speed indicetor Shutter speed scde
Aperture scale Light value 3etting
The l, ll, lll models (oppositc) have the Yashinon f 2.8 lens and built-in photoelectric cxposure meter
givin! | itht-value riaiings. The reading is transferred to a scale on ch€ lens barrel and.shutter speed
ind e-perture settings can then be movld together to maintain che same exp-osure-.-The.s.hgtter has
ren sieeds and is XF|-synchronized on Models I and ll and X-synchronized only on Model lll.
The D end 7(X) models (obovc) are similar to rhe Yashica Minister lll but have CdS meters. The model
700 hs the f 1.7 Yashinbn leni. Borh models hevclight-value settings and cross-coupled-aperture andshutter spe6d scalet. The ren-speed shutcer is XM-synchronized and has delayed action facilities. The
viewfind6r incorporaGes e rahgefinder which operates down to 30in. and automttic parallax
correction,
Shooting with the Yashice Minister. from left to right: Set shutter speed; tension shutter end advencc
film witF thc film transport lever; take mcter reading and set light value; focus the image end comPotc
thc picture in thc vie*finder; press thc relcase button to take the picture.
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