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YASHICA MAT-124G 66 User manual
User manual for YASHICA MAT-124G 66. 34 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Yashica
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- YASHICA MAT-124G 66
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TWIN.LENS REFLEX CAMERA MAT-I24G INSTRUCTIONBOOKLET GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG MODE D'EMPLOI FOLLETO DE INSTRUCCIONESView original page 1
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eiscH REtBUNG DESCRIPTION DESCR IPCION
EASA-Sichtfenster f. f Fen6tre indicatricede la Ilndicador de la sensibilidad
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YASHfCA (MAT-124GInstructionBooktet)
FEATUR ES
Type: Twin-lens ref lex camera accepting either 12O (12 exposuresl or 22O (24 exposuresl
F i l m .
Lens: YASHINoN B0 mm F3.5 lens composedof 4 elementsin 3 groups.
Shutter: COPAL-SV shutterwith speedsfrom 1 to 1/500 sec.and B; built-in self-timer:MX
flash synchronizer selector;shutter locking device.
Finder: YASHINON B0 mm F2.B viewing lens; Fresnel field lens for corner-to-corner
brightness;3X magnifying lens for critical focusing, eye-levelsports-finderframe
incorporated in the viewf inder hood.
Exposure meter: Built-in match-needle type CdS meter based on preselectionof shutter
speed; film speed range from ASA 25 to 4OO; meter switch coupled to viewfinder
hood; operateson 1.3 V mercury battery.
Film advance: crank-handle f ilm advancewith automatic film stop; simultaneouslycharges
the shutter for the next exposure; automatic resettingexposure counter registersthe
number of exposed frames.
Focusing: Extra-large knob extends or retracts the front panel to secure focus on the
subject; distance scale calibrated in both feet and merers (3.3 ft to infinity; I m to
i n fi n i t y )
Other features: Aperture scale from F3.5 to F32;adjustable film pressureplate usablewith
both 12 and 24 exposure load film; exposure load reminder window; threaded cable
release socket; hinged back cover, bayonet-type filter mount accepting 30 mm fil-
t ers.
Dimensions: 77 x 148 x 101 mm
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BATTERYLOADING tr Open the Battery CompartmentCover hofding f I n s t a l al 1 . 3 V mercury battery to power the with fingerand by turning it counter-clockwise. exposure meter,as illustrated. Th is camera usesa 1.3 V mercury battery to power its exposure meter. Use e ither M allory PX-138,EvereadyEPX-13or equivalent.View original page 6
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CORRECTEXPOSURESETTING(1)
tr Turn the ASA Film Speed Setting Wheel until A Centerthe desiredshutterspeedin the Shutter
the flgure denoting the ASA rating of the f ilm SpeedIndicatorwindow by turningthe Shutter
in use aligns with the red indicator in the ASA Speed control D iaf. The exposure meter
F ilm Speed Indicator Window. pointer in the ExposureIndicatorwindow is
coupledto the shuttermechanismand will shif t
in either direction when the shutter speed is
adjusted.
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The exposure meter begins to f u nction when When the camera is to be feft unused, fold theF]
the focusing hood is set upright by lifting it up f ocu sing h ood. T h is will switch off the metcr
gently with your fingertip. and prevent drain ing of battery power.
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CORRECTEXPOSURESETTING(21
tr Turn the Aperture Control D ial and coincide
the vellow follower needle (coupled to the
aperture mechanism) with the red meter
pointer (coupled to the shutter mechanism),
both visible in the ExposureIndicator window.
o The correct combination of the shutter speed
and lens aperture can be seen in the Shutter
Speed and Apertu re I nd icator W indows.
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o When the yel low follower needle (V) perfectly
coincideswith the meter pointer ( | ), it signifies
that TH E CAME RA is set f or correct exposure.
The proper com binatio n of the shutter speed
and aperture is shown in the Shutter Speed and
Aperture Indicator Windows.
o lf the yellow follower needle fails to align with
the meter pointer, alter the shtrtter speed
setting by turning the Shutter Speed Control
D ial in either direction. lf the two needlesf ail
to match even when both the shutter speed and
aperture settings are changed, it means that
correct exposure cannot be obtained under the
prevailing I ight condition.
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ASA FILM SPEEDRATING
ASA.EMPFINDLICHKEI TSWERTE
ASA rating indicates the sensitivity of the emulsion
of the film and is clearly imprinted on the box or
Die ASA-Zahl gibt die Empfindlichkeit der verwen- instructionswhich come with the f ilm. deten Filmemulsion an. Sie ist auf den Film-
packungen angegeben. Die nicht bezifferten
ASA FI LM SPEED SCALE Zwischenpunkte entsprechen den folgenden ASA-
MATI24G Werten : (Tabelle : ASA FILM SPEED SCALE)
ASA 2 5 32 40 50 64 8C 1 0 c 1 2 1 6 C 20c 25C 32( 40c MAT124G
otN l 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 r 9 2C 2 1 2 2 23 2 4 2 2e 2 7 ASA 2 5 32 40 50 64 80 r00 125 1 6 C 2ool2 5c 32C 40c
D I N t 5 t 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 20 2 1 22 23 24 2 5 2 2 7
SHUTTERSPEED
VerschluBzeiten Light Condition Average Subject
Brightsun 1/500 . 1/250sec. Lichtverhd ltnisse f0r normale Objekte
Cloudybright 1/250 . 11125*c. Heller Sonnenschein 1/500.1/25OSekunde
Heavyovercast Leicht bewolkt, aber hell 1/25O.1/l25Sekunde
1/60. 1/30sec. Dunkle Wolken/Regen 1/60 . 1/30 SekundeI or rain I nnenaufnahmen 1/30Sek.und lSnger I ndoor 1/30 sec.or slower BesondereAufnahmen 1 Sek.oder
Specialconditions 1 sec.or B B-Einstelluno
\ set desiredshutter speedby turning shutter speed Man stelle zuerst die VerschluBzeitein und justiere
control dial. To determineAperturecontrol dial danach durch Blendenverstellungden gelben Nach-
and align.yellow follower needlewith red meter f0hrzeiger.
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FOCUSING The camera features a magnify ing lens for To focus,turn the FocusingKnob while observing critical focusing which springs up into position the image of your subject produced on the when the sportsfinder frame section of the Focusing Screen. After focusing, compose your FocusingHood is pushed in slightly. p icture. 2 lView original page 12
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FILM LOADING
tr Pull out the Upper Spool Holder Knob and The Back cover will spring open when the Back E
cover Lock ing R ing is turned in the direction place the empty spool in the Take-Up Spool
of "O'' (Open) . Chamber. After the Take-up Spool is set
Note: The exposure counter resets auto- properly in the camera,return the Spool Holder
matically to "S" (Start) wherr the Back K nob to its originalposition.
Cover is opened.
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E Place the new roll of f ilm in E] Draw out the f ilm leadergently @ After ascertaining that the
the lower film chamber while and introduce its tip straight trim med edge of the f i lm
pu lling out the Lower SPool and amply into the slot on the leader rests ffush against the
Holder Knob. Also make sure spindle of the Take-up Spool. edge of the slot, tu rn the
that the Lower SPool Holder The f ilm may fail to advance F ilm Wind Crank-handlegently
is returned to its original Posi- if the f ilm leader is not insert- in the direction of the arrow
tion af ter loading the f i lm. ed properly into the slot. and check whether the f ilm is
advancingproperly.
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tr Then, close the Back cover and turn the Back @ rrre fetter "s" appearsin the E xposure counter
cover Locking Ring toward "c" (close) whife during the f ilm loading operation. Af ter closing
pressing the cover. (When c losing the Back the Back Cover, wind the crand-handleu ntil the ' ' Cover, see that the fug on the body rests f igure 1" appears in the E x posure c ou n ter
proBerfy in the slot on the Back cover Latch.) Window.
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FILM TYPE INDICATORWINDOW
After loaded the film, turn the Film Type Indicator as i llu strated , so tfrat the letters equivafent to the
f ilm type in use are indicated in the window.
Reversal type color film for B l a c k & W h i t e f i l m
day I ight @)F] R 6,,itr-h
N egative type color f i lm f or When the fif m is not loaded in
the camera, set the Indicator day I ight nt^J
to "EM PTY." ffi --uN?> R eversaI type co lo r f i lm for
tu ngsten lamp rEl
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A Open the Back Cover by turning the Back tr Pull out the Upper Spool Holder Knob and take
Cover Loc k ing R ing in the direction of "O" out the exposed film from the film chamber.
( O p e n ) . Paste the seal to prevent recoiling and wrap the
f ilm in light-proof paper.
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SHUTTERLOCKINGLEVER
To minimize the trouble in loading your next The Shutter Locking Lever located on the base of
f ilm, it is advisableto take out the empty spool the Shutter Release Button offers an effective
from the lower film chamber and to set it in the provision against accidentaltripping of the shutter.
upper chamber immediately after unloading the To lock the shutter, shif t the Shutter Lock ing
exposed f ilm. Lever and align it with "L" (Lock).
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TIPSON BETTERPICTURE.TAKING
Color Photography:
For best results in co for photography, see that
you r subject' receivesthe light d irectly from the
front. The evendistributionof f ight over the entire
subject areawi fl assure better coror balance.
Shooting Open Scenes:
when shooting landscapesor other open scenes,
the use of a lens hood is recommended to ward off
extraneous reflected I ight.
Shooting Back I ighted Su bjects:
The CdS exposure meter bu ilt into the camera is
designed to make automatic compensation for
exposure when shooting against light, therefore,
take the exposure reading in the normal way.
In case you wish to bring out your main subject
brighter, approach your subject and set the ex-
posure accordingly.
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USEOF FILTER
when shooting u nder blazing sunl ight or photo-
graphingsnow or beachscenes,the useof a f ilter is
recommendedto assurebetter overalleffect.
when usingfilter, ffidkecompensationfor exposure
accordingto the f ilter factor. (For instance,double
the exposurewhen a Y 2 f ilter is mountedover the
takinglens.)
I n case the correct combination of slrutter speed
and aperture is 1/25o sec. and F B, tu rn the
Aperture Control Dial and set the lensape;'tureto
F5.6 when usinga Y2filter.
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SPORTSFINDER
The Sportsfinder incorporated in the Focusing
Hood comes in handy f or snapshots or when
shooting fast-moving subjects at eye-level.
To set the Sportsf inder f or action, press the
Sportsfinder F rame Cover al I the way in u nt i I it
clicks in place.
To closethe Cover,pushthe ReleaseButton on the
back of the FocusingHood.
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