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Yashica TL Electro-X User manual
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Yashica's electronic breakthrough--Electronic Exposure- -Readout has been incorporated in an SLR system
camera for the first time!
It's the transistorized IC (integrated circuit) in the Yashica TL Electro-X that pinpoints Thru-the-Lens exposure
at stopped-down aperture. Indicator arrows in the finder give warning against over and under-exposure, signal
how to make corrections. The result--most efficient correct exposure setting under all light conditions. No more
eye straining needle-matching. No chance of the exposure system going out of order due to shock, jolts or
exposure to heat or cold, because there are no moving parts, meter-needle or hair coil. The electronically-
operated focal plane shutter also works wonders in assuring accurate exposure. It's a unique shutter system
providing a range of intermediate speeds between settings--especially important with narrow-latitude color film.
DESCRIPTION
Digitally signed by Mike Butkus
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manuals, ou=butkus.org, Mike Butkus email=mike@butkus.org, c=US
Date: 2023.05.18 14:32:24 -04'00'View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
www.butkus.us LOADING BATTERY 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by turning it in the direction of the arrow and install a 6V silver oxide battery. (Eveready No. 544 or equivalent). (webmaster: Mallory PX-28 is equivalent) See this link on a Wein Air replacement battery. Batteries: It seems like most TL Electros use a pair of PX640 cells stacked. However it seems that some might take a single PX-28. It will be one or the other and fortunately there's an easy way to tell, based on the diameter of the battery compartment. Here's a simple method: Take a common AA cell and see if it fits into the hole at all. If it does, use a pair of PX640s. If it doesn't, use a PX28. The AA cell is between the diameter of the two, and if it will start to fit into the hole, then the hole diameter is one that fits the PX640. If the hole diameter is smaller, then use the PX28. Two PX640's stacked are the same height as a PX28, but the PX28 gives twice the voltage.] 2. Make sure that the (--) side faces inside. If the battery is installed in a reverse position, the Electronic Exposure Readout will not function. Close the battery compartment cover securely.View original page 3
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CHECKING BATTERY
If 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 operate the exposure control
system. Replace the battery when the green lamp
does not light.
NOTES ON SILVER OXIDE BATTERY
· When the battery is installed incorrectly, l ) The green lamp will not light when the battery check button is
depressed. 2) The shutter speed will be l/1000 sec. when the shutter release button is depressed.
· Do not throw used silver oxide battery into the fire, trash cans or waste receptacles.
· Do not disassemble the silver oxide battery or leave it where children can get access to it.
LOADING FILM
1. Pull out the back cover lock lever and the cover will pop open. The exposure counter will be automatically
set at S (start) mark.
2. Pull out the film rewind knob, place the film cassette into the film chamber and replace the rewind knob to its
original position. Insert the film leader into one of the slots of the take-up spool.
NOTE: Always load the film under a shade or in subdued light, never in direct sunlight.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
www.butkus.us 3. Advance the film, making sure the sprocket teeth properly engage the perforations of the film. Close the back cover. 4. Wind the film advance lever and make blank exposures until the figure "1" appears in the exposure counter window. You're now ready for the first exposure. SETTING FILM SPEED 1. Lift the film speed setting ring. 2. Turn the film speed setting ring to align the ASA/DIN speed of the film in use with the triangle index mark. The ASA/DIN rating denotes the degree of light sensitivity of the film emulsion and is clearly indicated on the box or the instruction which comes with the film. EXPOSURE SETTING · Preselection of Shutter Speed In bright light, preselect the shutter speed by turning the shutter speed dial. Depress the exposure check lever and turn the aperture ring to obtain the correct exposure.View original page 5
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·Preselection of Aperture In subdued light, preselect the aperture. Depress the exposure check lever and turn the
shutter speed dial to obtain correct exposure.
·In either operation, correct exposure is assured.
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SYSTEM
The electronic shutter system provides intermediate
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 slower shutter speed range between 1/30 sec. and--
index mark (approx. 2 sees.) 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.
The red exposure warning arrows indicate
exposure corrections.
Sight through the finder, keeping the exposure
check lever depressed. One of the red UNDER or
OVER exposure warning arrows appears in the
lower part of the finder.
In 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.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
www.butkus.us OVER-EXPOSURE Turn the aperture ring or the shutter speed dial in the direction of the arrow in the viewfinder until the left exposure warning arrow goes out. . If the arrow fails to turn off, use an ND filter. UNDER EXPOSURE Turn the aperture ring or the shutter speed dial in the direction of the arrow in the viewfinder until the right exposure warning arrow goes out. If 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 1/60 sec., the use of a tripod is advised. FOCUSING For bright viewing and precise focusing, set the stopdown bar to "A" position. Look through the finder and turn the focusing ring until the image on the focusing screen appears clear and crisp.View original page 7
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UNLOADING FILM
When the film has been completely exposed,
rewind the film and take out the films cassette.
If you should forget this procedure and open the
back cover, the film will be fogged.
1. Do not try to advance the film when a
resistance is felt: it may tear or come loose from
the cassette making it impossible to rewind.
Push the film rewind button on the camera base.
2. Fold out the crank-handle on the film rewind knob and turn it in the direction of the arrow. A slight resistance
will be felt when the film pulls off the take-up spool, but continue winding the crank-handle until you feel the
film pulling away from the slot of the take-up spool.
3. Open the back cover and take out the film cassette.
FEATURES OF TL ELECTRO X
Lens: Auto Yashinon.DX`50mm f/1.47.element lens; stops clown 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-the-Lens 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 (Eveready No. 544 or equivalent)
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 counterView original page 8Page 9 · Read text
www.butkus.us Other Features: Battery checker, Mirror lock, Direct contact 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: 1050grs. Models with f/1.7 and ft2.0 are also available. SLOW SHUTTER "B" SETTING When using shutter speeds slower than 1/30 sec., the use of a tripod and a cable release is recommended. Caution: At an intermediate setting between SLOW and B settings, the Electronic Exposure Readout will not function. Do not set the shutter speed dial between SLOW and "B" settings. "B" Setting When a long exposure is required, set the shutter speed dial at "B" setting. At this setting, the shutter remains open over the duration the shutter release button is depressed. For long exposure, the use of a tripod and a cable release is recommended.View original page 9
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EXPOSURE SETTING 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 landscapes,
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, approach
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 cannot be approached, it's
necessary to give from twice to four times the normal
exposure.
If the normal setting is f/16 at 1/125 sec., set the
aperture at f/11 at 1/125 sec. or at f/11 at 1/60 sec.. In
the above circumstance, disregard the left exposure
warning arrow when taking the picture.
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 finger of the right hand and
rotate the aperture ring with the thumb and indexView original page 10Page 11 · Read text
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·X FLASH SYNC. TERMINAL
Two "X" Sync. terminals are provided. One of them is
the Direct Contact Accessory Shoe, and the other on the
side of the camera body. When using an Electronic flash
or ordinary flash unit, connect the synchro cord to "X"
terminal.
· FP FLASH SYNC. TERMINAL
When using ordinary flash unit with FP or M class bulbs,
connect synchro cord to "FP" terminal.
The compact Yashica AG-D, is a dual use flash unit for
AG type bulbs. Use it as a cordless flash unit by slipping
it into the direct contact accessory shoe or as a
conventional flash unit by connecting the synchro cord to
the camera synchro terminal.
Flash Mark X When using an electronic flash unit, always set the shutter speed dial to this X setting. The
shutter speed is set at about 1/90 sec.
EXPOSURE SETTING
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) =f/16 (Correct aperture)
Distance (2 meters)
Guide Number (100) =15 1--f/16 (Correct aperture)
Distance (6.6 feet)View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
"R" MARK
The red dot (R mark)` is used when taking a picture with infrared film. For infrared photography, focus your
camera in the ordinary manner and then set the distance reading to the R mark.
FILM PLANE MARK
The red mark on the camera top indicates the position of the film plane: Strictly speaking, the camera-to-subject
distance means the distance from the film plane to the subject. In close-up photography, measure the distance
from the film plane mark to the subject.
SELF-TIMER
1. Give the film advance lever a full turn to charge the
shutter.
2. Charge the self-timer by shifting the self-timer lever all
the way down.
3. Depress the shutter release button and the self-timer
trips the shutter at a delayed action of 8 to 10 seconds.
NOTES:
When the self-timer does not function, even if the shutter
release button is depressed, it's because the shutter is not
charged. Charge the shutter by advancing the film
advance lever and press the shutter release button.
MIRROR LOCKUPView original page 12Page 13 · Read text
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Push the mirror lock knob upward in the direction of the arrow to flip up the mirror and lock it in position. To
return it to its original position, turn the knob down.
This mirror lock system permits mounting of ultra wide-angle lens.
DEPTH OF FIELD
The area in the foreground and background over which
objects appear acceptably sharp when you focus your
camera on a subject at a given range is called the "Depth
of Field." As shown here, the depth of field is more
extensive when the lens is stopped down (right photo)
than at full aperture (left photo). The depth of field can
also be determined by referring to the depth of field scale
on the lens barrel. If the subject is at a distance of two
meters and an aperture setting of f/16 is selected. all
objects within the range indicated by the figures 16 on
both sides of the red index mark (approx. 1.5 to 3.2
meters) will appear acceptably sharp in the picture.
The depth of field is more extensive . . .
· when the lens is stopped down.
· when you focus your camera on a distant subject.
· in the background than in the foreground.
PREVIEW OF THE DEPTH OF FIELD
To preview the depth of field at the preselected
aperture, depress the exposure check lever and sight
through the viewfinder. Always keep the stop down bar
on the lens barrel at "A" for depth analysis.
At this setting, the diaphragm remains fully open to
assure maximum brilliance of the image in the finder at
all times, except for the fraction of a second the
exposure is made.
When the camera is used with extension bellows or
tubes for macrophotography, the stop down bar on the
lens barrel should be set at the "M" position. The
desired aperture can be set manually.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
NO EXPOSURE FACTOR REQUIRED
The TL Electro-X features the Thru-
the-Lens metering system which
measures the average brightness of
the light coming through the taking
lens and exposure compensation is
not required, when using any lens, or
filter. Perfect exposure is assured
every time.
The stop down bar should be set at
"M" position when the lens is used
with extension bellows or tubes for
macrophotography.
INTERCHANGING OF LENSES
The Yashica interchangeable lenses from wide angle to
telephoto feature thread mounts and can be mounted or
dismounted rapidly.
NOTES: You should interchange the lens in subdued
light, never in direct sunlight.
A WIDE RANGE OF INTERCHANGEABLE LENSESView original page 14Page 15 · Read text
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ACCESSORIES
Lens Hood Filter Extension Bellows
Use of a lens hood is Better overall results Effective for extreme
recommended for can be obtained close-ups and
subjects in bright through use of a macrophotography.
light, sea or snow filter when shooting The use of the bellows
scenes, and to sea or snow scenes, provides
prevent unnecessary etc. under glaring magnification of the
stray light from sunlight and for image up to 2.4X the
falling on the lens. obtaining special life-size.
effects
(57mm slip-on type)
(55mm screw-in
(54mm slip-on type type)
for f/1.7 and f/ 2.0
lens) (52mm screw-in
type for f/1.7 and
f/2.0 lens)View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
Extension Tubes Right-angle Microscope Adapter
Useful for copying Viewfinder The microscope
and close-up work. A This exclusive right- adapter is used for
set of 4 tubes can be angle viewfinder microphotography.
used singly or in any slips on to the There is no need for
combination for any camera eyepiece and compensation of
degree of is designed for exposure factor.
magnification up to convenient viewing
maximum. and focusing.
Eyesight-Adjustable Yashica-Lite
Grip/Tripod ST-7
Eye-cup AG D This compact Use it as a camera
The eye cup has a flash gun can be used
GRIP or a TRIPOD.
frame to accept a as either cordless
Light, Compact,
lens of 18mm flash gun or
Versatile --
diameter. Mount the conventional flash
indispensable for
prescription lens unit. The PVC cord
quality results.
from your optician to is housed within the
the frame four reflector section.
comfortable viewing.View original page 16Related documents and language editions
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