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Yashica TL Electro-X Direct User manual
User manual for Yashica TL Electro-X Direct. 32 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Yashica
- Model / document
- Yashica TL Electro-X Direct
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- User manual
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- English
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- 32
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- 4.8 MB
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- Film cameras
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LOADING BATTERY
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Remove the battery compartment cover b 2. Make sure that the (-) side faces inside. lf the
y turning it in the direction of the arrow and battery is installed in a reverse position, the
install a 6V silver oxide battery. (Eve ready Electronic Exposure Readout will not func-
No. 544, Mallory PX-28 or equivalent). tion. Close the battery compartment cover
secutelv.
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CHECKING BATTERY
NOTES
ON SILVER OXIDE BATTERY
oWhen the battery is installed incorrectly,
1)The green lamp will not light when the
battery check button is depressed.
2)The shutter speed will fu 1/10O0 sec. when
the shutter release button is depressed.
O Do not throw used silver oxide battery into
the fire, trash cans or waste receptacles.
ODo not disassemble the silver oxide battery or
leave it where children can get access to it.
lf the battery is weak, the Electronic Exposure
Readout will not operate correctly. Before
shooting, check the battery condition. Press the
battery check button and when the green lamp
lights, the battery has sufficient power to ope-
rate the exposure control system. Replace the
battery when the green lamp does not light.
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LOADING FILM
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Pull out the back cover lock 2. Pull out the f ilm rewind knob, place the film
cover will pop open. cassette into the film chamber and replace the
The exposure counter will oe au tomatically rewind knob to its original position. Insert the
set at S (start) mark. film leader into one of the slots of the take-uo
spool.
NOTE:
Always Ioad the f ilm under a shade or in subdued light, never in direct sunliqhtView original page 7Page 8 · Read text
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Advance the f ilm, making sure the sprocket 4. Wind the film advance lever and make blank
teeth properly engage the perforations of the exposures until the figure "1" appears in the
f ilm. CIose the back cover. exposure counter window. You're now ready
for the iirst exposure.View original page 8Page 10 · Read text
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O Preselmtion of Shutter Speed o Preselection of Aperture
De- In bright light, preselect the shutter speed by ln subdued light, preselect the aperture.
turning the shutter speed dial. Depress the press the exposure check lever and turn the
exposure check lever and turn the aperture shutter speed dial to obtain correct exposure.
ring to obtain the correct exposure.
O I n either operation, correct exposure is
assu red.
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ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SYSTEM
The electronic shutter'system provides inter-
mediate speed range at in-between setting.
The shutter speed dial has click-stops at each
setting between 1/1000 sec. and 1/30 sec..
When taking pictures either of fast moving
subjects or in bright sunlight, it may be
easier and better to preselect the shutter
speed. Then, obtain correct exposure by
turning the aperture ring. On the other hand,
in the slowershutter speed range between
secs.)1/30 sec. and - index mark (approx. 2
there are no click-stops. When taking pictures
in dim light, preset the lens opening. Then,
obtain correct exposure by turning the
shutter speed dial.
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YASHI( Theposureredcofrectrons.exposure warning arrows indicate ex-
Sight through the tinder, keeping the exposure
check lever depressed. One of the red UNDER or
OVER exposure warning arrows appears in the
lower part of the f inder.
ln the preselection of shutter speed, rotate the
aperture ring for correction of exposure setting.
And in preselection of aperture, adjust the
shutter speed dial.
I n either case, correct exposure is obtained when
the arrows go out.
G.-'
Over-exposu re U nder-exPosu re
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OVER-EXPOSU R E UNDER-EXPOSU R E
Turn the aperture ring or the shutter speed dial Turn the aperture ring or the shutter speed dial
in the direction of the arrow in the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow in the viewfinder
until the left exposure warning arrow goes out. until the right exposure warning arrow goes out.
lf the arrow fails to turn off . use an ND f ilter. lf the arrow fails to turn off, use a larger
aperture or a slower shutter speed. Or the use of
a flash unit is recommended. When using a slow
shutter speed under 1160 sec., the use of a tripod
is advised.
Light conditions Measuring Shutter Speeds
& Subiects Procedures & Apertures
Fair: Fast moving Preselection of l/1ooo, 1/500, tl25o
subjects shutter speed sec.
Hazy: Moving subjects Preselection of Il25O & 1/125 sec. shutter speed
Preselection of Overcast: Rainy 1/60 & 1/3O sec. shutter speed
Indoors: Dim light Preselection of Select large aperture aperture
Special cases "8" setting
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FOCUSIT{G
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Look through the finder and turn the focusing
ring until the image on the focusing screen
appears clear and crisp.
Out of tocusView original page 14Page 16 · Read text
Fold out the crank-handle on the f ilm rewind 3. Open the back cover and take out the film knob and turn it in the direction of the arrow. cassette. A slight resistance will be felt when the film pulls off the takeup spool, but continue winding the crank-handle until you feel the film pulling away from the slot of the take-up sooo l.View original page 16
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FEATURES OF TL ELECTRO.X
Lens: Auto Yashinon SOmmf/1.4; stops down to f/16
Shutter: Electronically-operated focal plane shutter with speeds from B, SLOW (about
2 seconds) to 1/1000 sec.; intermediate shutter speed setting optional;
self-timer plus FP-X sync.
Exposure Control: Thru-theLens CdS light measuring system; Electronic Exposure Readout
(exposure warning arrows suggest exposure corrections) : ASA range 25-800;
a 6V silver oxide battery is used to power the exposure control system and
electric-operated focal plane shutter.
Viewfinder: Reflex viewfinder with microprism focusing spot, ground-glass collar for
depth of field analysis; focusing from 0.5 meter ('1.75 feet) to infinity;
exposure warning lamps visible in the viewfinder
Film Transport: Ratchet-type, single-stroke film advance lever; automatic resetting exposure
cou nter
Other Features: Battery checker, Mirror lock, Directcontact shoe, Multi-slot take-up spool for
easy and fast loading
Lens Shade: 57mm slip-on type
Filters: 55mm screw-in type
Dimensions: 151 x 96 x 96.4mm
Weight: 1050 grs:
f /2-O are also available. Models with f 11.7 and f /1.9View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
CARACTERISTICAS DE LA TL ELECTRO.X
Objetivo: Auto Yashinon SOmm, 111.4, abertura minima de t/i6
Obturador: Plano focal de funcionamiento electr6nico, con velocidades de obturaci6n
desde "SLOW" (lenta) (de 2 segs. aproximadamente) hasta la de i/1OOO
seg., posicion B; velocidades de escala interme dia, pocional; auto_
disparador y sincronizaci6n FP-X.
Control de exposici6n: Sistema de medici6n de luz a trav6s del objetivo y lectura electr6nica (las
f lechas de aviso de exposici6n indican las correccione de exposicion): apto
para ASA 25-800: se usa una pila de 6xide de pleta de 6V para el sistema
de contol de exposiciones y el obtunader del plano focal actuado
electucamente.
Visor: Visor reflex con punto de enfoque tipo "microprisma", dispositivo
analizador de cristal esmerilado para profundidades, enfoque de alcance de
0.5 metros a infinito, y flechas de advertencia de exponci6n visible en el
visor.
Avance de la pelicula: Palanca tipo trinquete de un solo movimiento y contador de tomas de
vuelta a cero automdtica.
Otros: Probador de pila; seguro del espejo; portaaccesorios de contacto directo;
carrete arrollader con varias ranuras que facilita la carga de pel icula.
Parasol para el objetivo: 57 mm, tipo postizo
F i ltros : 55 mm, tipo roscado.
Dimensiones: 151 x 96 x 96.4 mm.
Peso: 1050 grs.
Tambi6n hav disponibre er objetivo de f r1.7 v f/1.g f /2.oView original page 18Page 20 · Read text
EXPOSURE SETTITJG WHEN SHOOTING AGAINST LIGHT
When shooting against light or photographing a
subject near a window, or against an excessively
bright background such as snow-covered land-
scapes, the main subject is liable to appear
extremely dark (under-exposed) if the exposure
is set in the normal manner.
To obtain sparkling results in such case, ap-
proach your main subject and take exposure
reading by seeing to it that the bright light in the
background is warded off from the lens.
In case the main subject connot be approached,
ilt tlrt, rl"llrl-il r'i .lllrlr'l it's necessary to give from twice to four times
the normal exoosure.
lf the normal setting is f/16 at 1/125 sec., set the
aperture aI f/11 at 11125 sec. or ar f/1 1 at 1/60
sec.. In the above circumstance, disregard the left
exposure warning arrow when taking the picture.
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HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA
1. Hold the camera and sight through the viewfinder.
2. For exposure setting, depress the exposure check lever with index or middle
f inger of the right hand and rotate the aperture ring with the thumb and index
f inger of the lef t hand.
KAMERAHALTUNG
1. Kamera vors Auge halten und durch den Sucher blicken.
2.Zur Belichtungsmessung drricke man den BelichtungsmeBhebel mit Zeige-oder Mittelfinger der
rechten Hand. und drehe den Blendenring mit Daumen und Zeigefinger der linken Hand.
COMMENT TENIR L'APPAREI L
1. Prendre l'appareil et viser.
2.Pour le rdglage du temps de pose, appuyer sur le levier de contr6le d'exposition avec ou re
m6dium de la main droite, et faire tourner la bague du diaphragme avec le pouce et de la
main gauche.
MANERAS DE SOSTENER LA CAMARA
1. Sostenga la cdmara y mire a trav6s del visor.
2.Para ajustar la exposici6n, apriete el dispositivo verificador de exposici6n con el indice o el coraz6n de
la mano derecha y de vueltas al regulador de aberturas con el pulgar o indice de la otra mano.
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/C Ftash Mark X
r. H:"i^fi[:shutter speed:J":5'ii:li:"'ifflTl;i]ilil',i"jdial to this X settinq. The fu,. \iL',-
Synchronizing shutter speeds are as follows
tslash rype
Flash (i 1000 500 2Jq l2s ( x)r60 so GJ--"'"lts
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MF(AG 'fype )
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Fllectronic flasl
NIF(AC Type)
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EXPOSURE SETTIhIG
Correct exposure setting in flash photography is
obtained through the guide number for flash
bulb or electronic flash unit in use. The guide
number is shown on the package of the flash
bulb or on the body of electronic flash unit.
Divide the guide number by the camera-to-
subject distance.
Guide Number (32) t 116 lCorrect aperture)Distance (2 meters) -tl
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Guide Number (100) -15. 1 / 16 (Correct aperture)Distance (6.6 feet) -t rt-$-: \ --)_ J'RView original page 25Page 26 · Read text
INFRARED FILM PHOTOGRAPHY FILM PLANE MARK
The red dot is used when taking a picture with The red mark on the camera top indicates the
infrared film. For infrared photography, focus position of the film plane. Strictly speaking, the
your camera in the ordinary manner and then set camera-to subject distance means the distance
the distance reading to the red dot. from the film plane to the subject. In close-up
photography, measure the distance from the film
plane mark to the subiect.
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MIRROR LOCK
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Push the mirror lock knob upward in the This mirror lock system permits mounting of
direction of the arrow to flip up the mirror and ultra Wide-anole lens.
lock it in position. To return it to its original
position, turn the knob down.View original page 28Page 30 · Read text
INTERCHANGING OF LENSES
The Yashica interchangeable lenses from wide-
angle to telephoto feature screw-thread mounts
VASHICA and can be mounted or dismounted rapidlv.
I.J. )T t S
You should interchange the lens in subdued
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