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Yashica Mat EM User manual
User manual for Yashica Mat EM. 13 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Yashica
- Model / document
- Yashica Mat EM
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 13
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- 1.5 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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13. Flash Synchronization Terminal
14. Viewing Lens
15. Lens Aperture Control Wheel
16. Taking Lens
17. Back Cover Locking Lever
18. Spool Locking Spring
19. Depth-of-Field Scale
20. Exposure Setting Reading Scale
21. Focusing Knob
22. MX Synchro-selector
23. Spool Locking Spring
24. Self-timer
25. Tripod Socket
26. Film Pressure Plate
27. Film Setting Mark
28. Film Reverse Arm
29. Film Tension SpringView original page 3Page 4 · Read text
LOADING FILM (1 ) To unlock the back cover turn the tripod socket in the direction marked 'O.' Then open the Back Cover by swinging it out. (2) Remove the Take-up Spool in the Lower Film Chamber by pulling out Lower Spool Locking Spring. Place the Take-up Spool in the Upper File, Chamber by pulling out the Upper Spool Locking Spring. (3) Place a new roll of size 120 film in the Lower Film Chamber. (4) Flip up, the Film Transport Crank and slowly wind it clockwise so that the wider slot of the Take-up Spool in the upper Film Chamber faces upward. Then gently draw out the film leader and thread it firmly and evenly into the slot. (5) Gently wind the Crank clockwise. (6) Advance the film by slowly winding the Crank until the arrow on the film points to the triangles on either side of the camera body. (7) Close the camera back cover and lock it by turning the Tripod-Socket in the direction marked 'C'. The letter 'S' will appear in the Film Counter Window.View original page 4
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CRANK OPERATION
(1 ) Wind the crank clockwise until ill comes to a
stop. The letter 'S' will hove disappeared and No. l
will appear in the Film Counter Window.
(2) Then wind the crank counter-clockwise until it
stops. You are ready to snap your first picture.
For subsequent exposures a smooth pendulum swing,
first downward to stop and then upward to stop,
advances the film and winds the shutter simultaneously.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
(A) The downward wind advances the film and moves
up the number of the next film in the Film Counter
Window.
(B) The upward wind winds the shutter.
(C) The position of the crank when it is flipped back into
its rest after your pictures have been taken.
The shutter should not be kept wound when not in use
because it weakens the shutter spring and there is the
possibility you may unknowingly press the shutter
button and waste a film.
ASA-DIN CONVERSION SCALE
When using film rated in DIN index, move conversion scale
so that DIN number of the film appears in the window. ASA
number of the film, at the same time, appears in the window
at the opposite side of the scale. Set the ASA number in to
the ASA Indicator Window.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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LENS OPENING AND SHUTTER SPEED
(A) The arrow points to the Lens Opening and Shutter Speed
Scale Window. The letter "f" on the left of the window
indicates lens opening and 'sec' indicates shutter speed.
(B) The shutter speed is set by turning the Control Wheel
with your right hand thumb either up or down as indicted by
the arrow. The red shutter speed figures should be set so that
the black triangles on the window run exactly through the
center of the figures.
(C) The lens opening is set by turning the Control Wheel
with your left-hand thumb either up or down as indicated by
the arrow. The black lens opening figures should be set so
that black triangles on the window run exactly through the
center of the figures.
HOW TO USE EXPOSURE READING SYSTEMView original page 7Page 8 · Read text
(1) Move ASA Setting Knob so that ASA number of the film in use appears in ASA Indicator Window. (2) Turn Exposure Indicator Adjusting Knob to match the 'Green Index Arrow' to the red needle. (3) Read correct exposure combination indicated in Exposure Indicator Window. They are the proper exposure combination of lens aperture and shutter speed to be set on your camera (4) Turn Shutter Speed Control Wheel and Lens Opening Control Wheel to bring the pertinent shutter speed and lens opening in to the center of the window located on the top of viewing lens. SIGHTING THE SUBJECT AND FOCUSING (1 ) Open the focusing hood by lifting it at the back, and now point your Yashica at the subject, (2) Rotate the Focusing Knob until your subject on the ground glass screen becomes sharp. The bright circle in the center of the ground glass viewing screen enables you to obtain a sharp focus and should be the center of the picture you are composing on the screen. The red lines on the screen help you to judge proportion and compose your picture. Compose your subject on the ground glass as you would like to see it in the final picture.View original page 8
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MAGNIFYING GLASS
For critical focusing
(A) Raise the Magnifying Glass by pressing the front of
the Focusing Hood Cover inward, holding the Focusing
Hood so that it does not close.
When using the Magnifying Glass, place your eye as close
to the Magnifying Glass as possible.
(B) Always make sure that you have first lowered the
Magnifying Glass before closing the Focusing Hood.
SPORTS FINDER
Sight your subject through the Sports Finder Window.
(A) Depress the Focusing Hood Cover until il clicks into
place. Lift the Yoshica to your eye level.
(B) Push the Release Button to close the hood cover.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
TAKING FLASH PICTURES FLASH PICTURES Correct exposures for flash pictures will be obtained easily and correctly by consulting the guide numbers printed on the package of the flash bulbs. When taking color flash pictures you may need filters or have to use proper bulbs according to the type of films (Day-light or Tungsten) you are using. Your camera dealer will be glad to supply the proper flash attachment for your camera.View original page 10
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As you become more proficient at taking pictures, you will want to acquire accessories that increase the
versatility of your Yashica.
One of the first accessories you will want will b? a flash unit.
Synchronization for flash is built-in. A standard PC connector plugs into the flash terminal.
The battery case is attached to the camera by an arm that screws into the tripod socket.
Selector Position M X X
Bulb used M type F type Electronic Flash
Any Speed
Shutter Speed Any Speed 1/60 or slower (When using Self-
Timer)
SELF-TIMER
For taking self-portraits or group pictures, you
have about 8 seconds to get into the picture.
Therefore your camera must be mounted on a
tripod or brace to pre. vent o blurred picture.
Caution! Be sure to move the synchro selector
to the X position when using Self-timer.
UNLOADING FILM
After all 12 pictures have been taken, wind
the Film Transport Crank about 6 times to
take up the remaining film and open the
camera and remove the film.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
CABLE RELEASE
A standard. overlap-type Cable Release can be fitted to
your Yashica. Simply unscrew the Shutter Release Ring
and Screw in the Cable Release. Your camera dealer will
supply the proper cable release for your camera. See left
picture.
THE LENS OPENING
The lens opening controls the amount of light that will pass through the lens onto the light-sensitive film.
Your Yashica MAT-EM with its Yashinon lens offers openings f / 3 5, 4,56,8,11,16, and 22.
Notice that the lower the number, the larger the opening F 3 5 is the largest opening, f 22
the smallest
To set the lens opening, move the Aperture Control Wheel to the desired number on the
Aperture Scale
SHUTTER SPEED
The Shutter Speed controls the duration of the exposure. Shutter speeds on this camera with its fine Copal
Shutter are 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/l5, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 of a second and B. The 'B' setting is for taking
pictures with an exposure longer than 1 second. Use a Tripod or Brace when using B. When you press the
Shutter Release Button on the "B" setting the shutter stays open until you release pressure on the button.
It is advisable to set the shutter speed before you wind the shutter all times.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
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DEPTH-OF-FIELD
When you focus the camera on a subject there is a certain
distance in front of and back of the subject within which
other objects will also appear sharp. This is known as the "
Depth-of-Field," and it varies with the lens aperture. The
smaller the aperture, the greater the Depth-of-Field.
If the camera is focused at 10 meters and the lens aperture
is f / 16, the Depth-of-Field {area in which all objects are
sharp! is from about 5 meters to infinity.
Notice!
Be sure to replace the lens Cap when your camera is not in use. Keep your camera away from dust and
moisture. For cleaning the lens surface to remove dust or dirt, always wipe very lightly by using clean gauze or
lens cleaning cloth. Do not wipe the lens with a dirty handkerchief. When you are not using your camera for a
long period do not leave the shutter set.View original page 13Related documents and language editions
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