Yashica FX-D camera User manual

ExposureCountero
@ ShutterSpeed Dial
@ ElectromagneticShutter
   Release
@ Film Advance Lever
@ ShutterSoeed Index
@ Accessory Shoe
@ Flash-ReadySignalContact
@ Direct X Contact
G) ExposureCompensationIndex
(D Film SoeedDial
(1EFilm RewindCrank
(D Film RewindKnob
€0 ExposureCheck Button
01rAE (Auto Exposure)Lock
    Lever/Self-TimerLever
@ Self-TimerLED
@ Lens ReleaseButton
@ FocusingRing
@ Aperture/DistanceScale Index
riD ApertureRing
QDLens Mount Index

Mounting the Lens
Firstremovethe camera-bodycap and then insertthe lens
mountinto the camera-bodymount,matchingthe red dot on
the lens mountwith that on the camerabody.Then,gripping
the lensbarrelfirmly,turn the lensclockwiseuntilit locks
with a click,bringingthe red dot on the cameraoppositethe
aoerture/distancescale index





Removingthe Lens
Whilepressingthe lens releasebutton,turn the lens
counterclockwiseslightlyand removeit f rom the camera-body
mount.Alwayskeep caps on the camera-bodymountand the
lensmountwhen the lens is left off the camera When usinga
lenscap of the clip-ontype,attachor removeit f rom the lens
by pressingin the two side-tabs
o Avoidtouchingcamerainterioror lens surfacewith your
f ingers
o Avoiddirectsunlightwhen removingor mountingthe lens
with film loadedin the camera

Batteries power all the camera's necessary tunctions
including shutter sysfern, exposure control, etc. The FX-D
Quartz will not operate without batteries.

Use two 1.5 V silver-oxidebatteries(SR44,Eveready576,
Ucar 576, MalloryMS-76or equivalent)or alkaline-manganese
batteries(1R44or equivalent).

E Open the batterycompartmentcover on camera base by
turningit counterclockwisewith a coin.



E  Inserttwo batteriesinto the batteryholderaccordingto
polaritydiagramshownon the holder Thenreplacethe holder
in the batterycompartmentand firmlysecurethe
compartmentcover




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To check batterycondition,press the exposurecheck button
      and note the LED(Light-emittingdiode)displayin the
       viewfinderWhenthe batteriesare good,the LEDswill light
       steadilyor flashat regularintervalsas shownin the
        illustrationbelow.The FX-DQuartzis designedto give you
      advancewarningwhen the camerais aboutto stop
       functioningdue to weakenedbatteries.Whenthe batteries
       are weak,the normallightingpatternwill changeto that
     shownon the rightside of the followingillustration.

         LEDs       Good Batterles       Weak Batterles
         Leucht-dloden   Gute Batterlen      Schwache Batterien
         LED         Piles en bon 6tat         Plles affaiblies
         LED       Pilas en buen estado       Pllas oastadas
          SteadyLight
         Stdndiges
           Aufleuchten
          Eclairement
           ininterrompu
         Luz continua
          Flashing
          Blinken
         Clignotement                      I                      tl
          Intermitente  1 sec./1s/1 sec /1 seg   1 sec./1s/1 sec./1seg

       Batteriesmust be replaced-  when the batteriesare weak,
      causingthe LEDsto flash in an erraticpattern;or when the
       voltagedropsbelowratedlevel,causingthe LEDsto remain
        unliteven if the battervcheckor shutterreleasebuttonis
      oresseo
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AE Lock Lever Warning                            Warnung bei MeRwertspeicherung
                                                     Beim Ausrichtender Marke "AE-L" (MeBwertspeicherung)           "AE-L"                (AE                        mark                                           index mark                                 on                                          the  When        the                     Lock)                                           is set                                                                                     "Y"                                                                                         wird die Stromzufuhr                                                                 auf die Einstellmarke   3'Y",         power                                                in                                          the                      is                  turned                      on                          LED        the                        and the                                                                                        im Sucher blinkt, um                                                                              Leuchtdiode                                                                  und die                                                                  eingeschaltet,   viewfinderflashesto warn that the AE Lock is operating.                                                              darauf aufmerksamzu machen,daB die  With the lock lever in this position,power will continueto                                                        MeBwertspeicherungfunktioniert.Befindetsich der Hebel
   drain unlessthe lever is reset to the "o" mark. TO                 fUr MeBwertspeicherungin dieser Stellung,nimmt die  PREVENTUNNECESSARYBATTERY DRAIN, always                                                            Batteriespannungab, bis der Hebel auf die Marke "o"
   reset the lever to the "o" mark when the AE lock                zuruckgestelltwird. um HNE UNNoTIGE BATTERIE-
   lunctlon ls no longer needed.                                           SPANNUNGSABNAHMEZU VERilIEIDEN,den Hebel
                                                                                                                        liir MeBwertspelcherung stets auf dle Marke "o"
Battery Precautions                                                 zuriickstellen, wenn dle MeBwertspelcherung nlcht
.   Batteriesare apt to perform poorly in sub-zero                mehr erforderllch lst.
temperatures,causingpicturetakingdifficultiesand LED
failure.Keep the camera as warm as possibleand carcy          VorsichtsmaRregelnf lir die Batterien
extra batteriesjust in case those in the camera should                       .   Bei Temperaturenunter Null nimmt die Batterieleistungab, was
fail. Batteriesaffectedby such extremetemperatureswill          zu Schwierigkeitenbeim Fotografierenund Versagender
recoverpower after being kept warm for a while.                 LeuchtdiodenfUhrt.Die Kameramfulichst warmhalten,und
o  When installingbatteries,wipe the cell cap and base            Ersatzbatterienmitnehmen,falls die Batterienin der Kamera
clean.Oily residueon batteryterminalscould cause poor          versagensollten.Die Spannungder bei sehr tiefenTemperaturen
electricalcontact.                                         versagendenBatteriennimmt wieder zu, wenn diese eine Zeitlang
.  Removethe batterieswhen the camera is not used for         warmgehaltenwerden.
extendedperiods.                                                                                    .   Vor Einsetzender Batteriendiese oben und unten sauber-
.  Make it a rule to carry spare batterieswith you on long         wischen.OligerRUckstandauf den Batteriepolenkann unter
trips.                                                Umstdndeneinen schlechtenelektrischenKontaktverursachen.
.  Do not throw batteriesinto a fire or attemptto take them       o  Die Batterienentfernen,wenn die KameraldngereZeil nicht
apart.THIS lS DANGEROUS.Also keep batteriesout of           verwendetwird.
reachof smallchildren.                                     o  Auf ldngereReisenstets Ersatzbatterienmitnehmen.
                                                                                                                   .   Batterienweder in ein Feuerwerfen noch zerlegen.DIESIST
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Always use a standard 35 mm lilm cartridge (12, 20, 24 or
  36 exposure roll). Avoid direct sunlight when loading tilm.
  E Openthe cameraback by pullingthe film rewindknoball
  the way out.





  E Placethe film cartridgein the film chamber.Then,push
  the rewindknob back in, turningit slightlyuntilit fallsinto
  posrtion,if necessary.
  E Draw out the film leaderand insertthe tip into any slot on
  the take-upspool





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E Advancethe film slightlywith the film advanceleveruntil
  the perforationson both sidesof the film engagethe sprocket
  teeth lf necessary,trip the shutterfor blankshotsand keep
  advancingthe f ilm untilboth rows of perforationsengagethe
  sprocket.Closethe cameraback and pressuntilit locksinto
  place.
    .  Use one full strokeof the film advanceleverto advance
  the film.The electromagneticshutterreleasewill not function
  unlessthe leveris givena full stroke.The film advancelever
   is easierto operateif it is kept in the standoffposition(20"
  arc).

   When takingblankexposuresalwaysbe sure to remove
    the lens cap and point the camera toward a brightarea,
     or set the shutterspeeddial to a fast shutterspeed
    (1/1000,1/500sec.,etc.).Resetthe shutterspeeddial to
   AE after blankexposureshave been made.Otherwise,
    excessivelylongexposureswill result,hinderingfilm
    advanceto the first exoosure.



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E  Unfoldthe rewindcrankand turn it gentlyin the direction
  of the arrowto take up film slack.





  E WinOthe film advanceleverand trip the shutteralternately
   untilthe exposurecounterreads"1". Now you can start
  takingpictures.(Setthe shutterspeeddial to AE or manual
  mode.)lf the film rewindknob rotatesin unisonwith the
  operationof the film advancelever,it meansthat the film is
  feedingproperly.


  leveris fullystroked,and automaticallyresetsto "S" (Start)
  whenthe cameraback is opened,regardlessof whetherthe
  camerais loadedor nol. The exposurecounterstarts wtth
   "S", then "1", followedby even numbersf rom "4" through
   "36" The odd numbersare indicatedby dots marked
  betweenthe even numbers.The orange-colorednumbers
   "12", "20", "24' ' and "36" correspondto the numberof
  exoosuresin standard35 mm film cartridges
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Whilepressingthe releasebuttonfor the film speeddial, turn
  the film speeddial until the ASA film speed numberfor the
    f ilm beingused linesup with the indexmark "X1" (orange-
  colored).Then,let go of the releasebuttonand check to see
  that the dial is properlyset on a click-stop.

  The film speed dial must be set to the speed ol the film
  loaded in the camera to insure proper exposure.
  The ASA (or DIN) film speed ratingis shown on the film box.

  Film Speed Values
  25     50    100   200   400    800   1600
        r t l l l t l
        32 40     64 80    125 160   250 320   500 640  1000 1250

  Memo Holder     with ASA/DINConversionScale
  To help you recallwhat kind of film is being used in the
  camera,insertfilm box tab into the handymemo holder.The
  holdercan also be used for keepingnotes and data.



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The viewf inder of the FX-D Quartz, teatures TTL      LED Indicators
(through-the-lens)metering at full aperture for       When the exposurecheck buttonis depressed,one or
bright, easy locusing. lt a/so gives other essential     more of the red LEDs(light-emittingdiodes)to the right
inlormation.                                              of the shutterspeedscalewill lightsteadilyor flashto
                                                     indicatethe shutterspeedin use.The LEDswill remain
Split.imageSpot/MicroprismCollar                                 lit for 10 secondsafter releasingthe exposurecheck
A convenientthree-waysystem incorporatinga            button.The";r"mark at the top of the LED display
horizontalsplit-imagespot in the center,surroundedby     lightsgreenwhen the camera'sexclusiveCS-201auto
a microprismcollar,and an outer mattefieldpermits      flashunit is fullycharged.
rapid,sharpfocusing.

Shutter Speed Scale
The figuresalongthe rightside of the viewfinder
indicatethe variousshutterspeeds.The black figures
indicatespeedsfrom 1/1000seconddown to 1 second
(for example,"1" = 1 second,"2" - 1/2 second,...
"125" -11125second,.. "1000" = 1/1000second,
etc ). The red "2" represents2 seconds;the red "LT",                    '11longexposuresup to   secondson AUTO;and "8",
shutterselectoris on B (Bulb),or if selectoris on
AUTO,it indicatesunderexposure."OVER" at the too
of the scale denotesoverexposure.


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Focusing with the FX-D Quartz is done by using any
  element of its convenient three-way focusing system
   consisting of a split-image spot, a microprism collar and
  an outer matte  f ield.

   HorizontalSplit-imageSpot
  When usingthe split-imagespot to focus, turn the focusing
   ring until the top and bottom halvesof the image merge.lf the
  imageis out of focus, the two halveswill not merge.

  MicroprismCollar/MatteField
  To focuswith the microprismcollar,turn the focusingring
   untilthe glitteringeffectdisappearsfrom the collararea,
  givingyou a sharp,clear imagewhen in focus.                                                                                        In focus/Schar f/Bonnem r se au ooint/Enfocada
  To locus with the outer mattefield,turn the focusingring until
  the imageappearssharp and clear, free of any foggy effect.



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.  When using a lens of relativelysmall maximum aperture
   (tl4 or slower),or when undertakingclose-upphotography,the
  microprismcollar and the split-imagespot are apt to darken,
  causingfocusingdifficulty.In such a case, use the outer
  matte field for focusing.

  Diopter Lens
  Specialcorrection lenses are availablefor those who find it
   difficultto focus with their eyeglasseson. There are B types
  available:-5D (diopters),-4D, -3D, -2D, OD, + 1D, + 2D,
  and + 3D. Choosethe one suited to your eyesightneeds.                                                                                                Diopter Lens
  These lensesshould be used with an accessoryeyecup.                                        Dioptrielinsen
                                                                                                          Lentilles dioptriques
                                                                                         Lentes dioptricas





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The shutter speed dial regulates the length of time the
   light exposes the f ilm plane. The dialis  set by turning the
  desired speed reading to the shutter speed index' The
  shutter can not be used at intermediate settlngs.

  "AE" (AutomaticExposure)
   In the AE mode,the camerawill give correct exposuresby
  automaticallycontrollingthe shutterspeedfor the prevailing
  aperturesettingand imagebrightness.To check the shutter
  speedselected,press the exposurecheck buttonand note
  the LED readingin the viewfinder

  "1000" to "1", "X" and "B" Settings
  The f iguressuchas "1000", "60" and "1" represent1/1000,             '1          secondrespectively,and adjustingthe dial at  1/60and
  thesefigureswill set the respectiveshutterspeeds'Light
  transmissionis halvedwith each largernumber(for example'
  Irom "125" to "250") on the scale,and converselyis doubled
  with each smallernumber The "X" mark denotesflash
  synchronizationat 1/100second "8" standsfor Bulb,which
   is usedto make longexposuresunderyour control.



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The apeture ring regulates the amount of light passing
  through the lens to the film plane. fo set the aperture,
   align the desired flnumber on the ring with the
  a pertu reld i stance scale  i nd ex.

  The amountof lighttransmissionis halvedwith each larger
  number(such as from "4" to "5 6") on the scale,and
  coverselyit is doubledwith each smallernumber.The
  aperturealso controlsthe depth of field,a lens property
  givingyou varyingdepth in the planeof focus at different
  apertures.The aperture ring can be used at in-between
   positions.Exceptfor some special lenses,all Yashica and
  Zeiss lensesfeatureautomaticdiaphragms.The automatic
  diaphragmlens,when mountedon the camera,remainsat full
  apertureeven when the aperturesettingis at minimum.When       l7,iA a ")
  the shutter releaseis pressedthe lens stops down and
  reopensimmediatelyafter wards.





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When the exposure counter shows you have completed a
   roll of film, always De sure to rewind the tilm before
  opening the camera back.
  E Pressthe film rewindreleasebuttonon the base of the
  camera Continuouspressingis unnecessaryas the buttonis
  an automaticallyresettingtype





  E  U n t o t Ot h e f i l m r e w i n d c r a n k a n d t u r n i t  i n t h e d i r e c t i o n
   of the arrow Keep turning until you feel a light resistance
   shortly before the f ilm comes off the take-up spool and
   continue turnrng untrl the crank eventually rotates f reely.

   o    lf the f ilm is wound beyond its lasl f rame, it will be only
   partiallyadvanced When thts occurs, press the film rewind
   release button and rewind the film Avoid advancing the film
   forcibly or you will tear the film


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Your FX-D Quartz is an aperturepriority automatic exposure
  camera. You merely set the lens aperture and the camera will
  automatically select the correct shutter speed for the
  prevailing lighting conditions. The correct shutter speed
  selected is indicated by the LEDs in the viewfinder.The
  camera features center-weightedmeteilng at full aperture,
  heavily wighted to measure the light in the viewfindercenter.

  Nowyourcamerais readyto automaticallyselectthe correct
  shutterspeedusrngrtselectronrcallycontrolledmeteringsystem
   :'z
   Turn the aperture ring to any desrredf/stop Use the followrngtable
   as a guide in selectingthe appropriatef/number
    Lightingcondition(UsrngASA 100 Ftlm)               f/number
    LichtverhaltnisseVerwendungvon ASA-100-Film     Blendenwert
   Eclairageavec pelliculede 100 ASA                 Ouverture
   Condicionde iluminacioncon peliculade 100 ASA     N0mero/l
     O ut doors ,b r i g h t s u n l r g h t
      A uRe n a u f n a h m e nh, e l l e r S o n n e n sch e tn            6 B      E x t e r i e u rs. o l e r lb r t l l a n t
      E n e x t e rro r e ,s a  l a  l u z d e l s o l
     O ut doors ,o v e r c a s t
      A uRe n a unf a h m e n , b e d e c k t e r Htmme l                  5 6  4
      E x t erreur o e l n u a g e u x
      E x t errore sd i a s n r . r b l a d o s
               I ndoorso r n r g h t p h o t o g r a p h y
               I n n e n 'o d e r N a c h t a u f n a h m e n                    2 8 , 2 1 7 . 1 4
               I n l e r e u r o u n u r l
      E n rnt erro r e so p a r a f o t o g r a fr a n o ctu rn a
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E Focusingand Composing
  Lookthroughthe viewfinder,composethe picture,and focus
  usingthe split-imagespot,the microprismcollaror the outer
  mattefield.





   llJ Check the Exposure
  Centerthe subjectin the viewfinderand press the exposure
  checkbutton.lf the LED lightagainstany of the readings
  from "1000" through"LT", the indicatedshutterspeedwil
   give you the correct exposure.lf two LEDs light up
   simultaneously,the shutterwill operateat an intermediate
   shutterspeedbetweenthose indicatedby the two numbers.
   (Forfurtherdetails,referto the sectionon "ExposureCheck"
  shownbelow.)


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E  Press the Shutter Releaseto Take Picture
    lf the shutterreleaseis helddown after the shutterhas
  tripped,an LEDwill lightto indicatethe shutterspeedthat
  was usedfor the exposureAnd it will remainlit whilethe
    f ingeris pressingdown on the shutterrelease

  Shootingat ParticularShutterSpeeds
  AlthoughFX-DQuartzis an aperture-priorityautomatic
  exposurecamera,it can also be usedon shutterpriority
  modeto shootat any particularshutterspeed.Pressthe
  exposurecheckbuttonand turn the aperturering untilthe
  LED indicatoroppositethe desiredshutterspeedlights,then
  oressthe shutterrelease.





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(Exposure Check)
  When the exposurecheck button is depressed,the red  LEDs in the viewfinderwill light to indicatethe correct                                                     I
  exposure,or flash to warn of overexposure(with an
  audiblewarning)or underexposure.The LEDswill  remainlit for 10 secondsupon releaseof the exposure                                   I
  check button.However,if the shutteris releasedwhile
  the LEDsare lit, they will go off after the exposurehas
  been completed

  When Any LED Lights from "1000" Through "LT"
  exposurewill be correct and you may shoot
  immediately.lf one LED lights,the shutterwill operate
   at the speedindicatedon the scale.When 2 LEDslight
  simultaneously,an intermediateshutterspeed between
  the two indicatedsoeedswill be used. lf "30" or a
  slowerspeed is indicated,there is a dangerof camera
  movementwhen hand-heldexoosuresare made. In this
  case, use an aperlurethat will give a readingabove
  "30", or use a tripodor other meansof steadyingthe
  cameraduringexposure.                                                                                I
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When lhe LED in the "Over" PositionFlashes
   the camerais warningof overexposure.At the same
   time,an audiblewarningwill sound.Sincethe lightis
   too bright,turn the apertureringuntil"1000" or a
   lowernumberis indicated(and the audiblewarning
   stops)beforeshooting.lf the LED continuesto flashin
   the "Over" positionand the audiblewarningpersists
  evenafteryou havestoppeddown the aperturering to
    its limit,use a neutraldensityfilter(a lightreduction
     f ilter)to reducelighttransmission.


  when the LED in the "8" PositionFlashes
   the camerais warningof underexposureTurn the
   aperlurering to a wider lensapertureuntil "LT" or a
   fastershutterspeedis indicatedbeforeshooting(At
   "LT" or under1/30sec. position,the use of a tripodis
  recommended) lf the LED in the "8" positionstitl
   flashesevenafter you haveopenedthe aperturefully,
   switchto flashphotography.





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