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ga t t e r i e s ... 10
BatteryCheck ...12
FilmLoading . . .. 16
Settingthe FilmSpeed ... 22
I n s i d et h e V i e wifn d e r. . ... 25
Focusing ...30
ShutterSpeedDial . . ... 34
SettingTheAperture . . . ...36
F i l mR e w i n d ...38
AutomaticExposure ...40
ExposureCompensation .. ... 50
ManualExoosures ... 62
FlashPhotography ...66
QuartzControlled Self-Timer ...70
ReleaseSocket/lnf Mark
raredCompensation ...74
D e p t h - o f - F i e. .l .d ...76
Accessories for the FX-DQuartz. . . . ... 80
S p e c i f i c a t i o n. s. . ... 84
CameraCare. ... 88

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@ L e n s R e l e a s eB u t t o n
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@ C amera B ack
@ B attery C ompartmentC over
@ Tri pod S ocket
@ W i n d e rC o u p l i n gT e r m i n a l
@ F i l m R e w i n dR e l e a s eB u t t o n
@ F i l m D r i v eC o u p l i n g

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F i r s tr e m o v et h e c a m e r a - b o dcya p a n d t h e n i n s e r tt h e l e n s
m o u n ti n t o t h e c a m e r a - b o dm y o u n t ,m a t c h i n gt h e r e d d o t o n
t h e l e n sm o u n tw i t h t h a t o n t h e c a m e r ab o d y .T h e n ,g r i p p i n g
t h e l e n sb a r r e lf i r m l y ,t u r n t h e l e n sc l o c k w i s eu n t i li t l o c k s
w i t h a c l i c k ,b r i n g i n gt h e r e d d o t o n t h e c a m e r ao p p o s i t et h e
a o e r t u r e / d i s t a n sc cea l ei n d e x

R e m o v i n gt h e L e n s
W h i l ep r e s s i n gt h e l e n s r e l e a s eb u t t o n ,t u r n t h e l e n s
c o u n t e r c l o c k w i ssel i g h t l ya n d r e m o v ei t f r o m t h e c a m e r a - b o d y
m o u n t .A l w a y sk e e pc a p s o n t h e c a m e r a - b o dm y o u n ta n d t h e
l e n sm o u n tw h e n t h e l e n si s l e f t o f f t h e c a m e r a W h e nu s i n ga
l e n sc a p o f t h e c l i p - o nt y p e ,a t t a c ho r r e m o v ei t f r o m t h e l e n s
b y p r e s s i n gi n t h e t w o s i d e - t a b s

o A v o i dt o u c h i n gc a m e r ai n t e r i o ro r l e n ss u r f a c ew i t h y o u r
fi n g e r s
o A v o i dd i r e c ts u n l i g hw t h e n r e m o v i n go r m o u n t i n gt h e l e n s
w i t h f i l m l o a d e di n t h e c a m e r a
Batteriespower all the camera's necessary tunctions
including shutter sysfern, exposure control, etc. The FX-D
Quartz will not operate without batteries.

U s e t w o 1 . 5V s i l v e r - o x i dbea t t e r i e s( S R 4 4 E, v e r e a d y5 7 6 ,
U c a r 5 7 6 , M a l l o r yM S - 7 6o r e q u i v a l e n o t )r a l k a l i n e - m a n g a n e s e
b a t t e r i e s( 1 R 4 4o r e q u i v a l e n t ) .

E Openthe batterycompartmentcover on camera base by

t u r n i n gi t c o u n t e r c l o c k w i swei t h a c o i n .

E I n s e r t w o b a t t e r i e si n t o t h e b a t t e r yh o l d e ra c c o r d i n gt o
p o l a r i t yd i a g r a ms h o w no n t h e h o l d e r T h e nr e p l a c et h e h o l d e r
i n t h e b a t t e r yc o m p a r t m e nat n d f i r m l ys e c u r et h e
c o m p a r t m e ncto v e r

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 To check batterycondition,pressthe exposurecheck button
a n d n o t e t h e L E D( L i g h t - e m i t t i ndgi o d e )d i s p l a yi n t h e
v i e w f i n d e rW h e nt h e b a t t e r i e sa r e g o o d ,t h e L E D sw i l l l i g h t
s t e a d i l yo r f l a s ha t r e g u l a ri n t e r v a l sa s s h o w ni n t h e
i l l u s t r a t i obne l o w .T h e F X - DQ u a r t zi s d e s i g n e dt o g i v e y o u
a d v a n c ew a r n i n gw h e n t h e c a m e r ai s a b o u tt o s t o p
f u n c t i o n i ndgu e t o w e a k e n e db a t t e r i e sW . h e nt h e b a t t e r i e s
a r e w e a k ,t h e n o r m a ll i g h t i n gp a t t e r nw i l l c h a n g et o t h a t
s h o w no n t h e r i g h ts i d eo f t h e f o l l o w i n gi l l u s t r a t i o n .

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
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I n t e r m i t e n t e 1 s e c . / 1s / 1 s e c / 1 s e g 1 s e c . / 1s / 1 s e c . / 1s e g

B a t t e r i e sm u s t b e r e p l a c e d- w h e n t h e b a t t e r i e sa r e w e a k ,
c a u s i n gt h e L E D st o f l a s hi n a n e r r a t i cp a t t e r n o ; r w h e nt h e
v o l t a g ed r o p sb e l o wr a t e dl e v e l ,c a u s i n gt h e L E D st o r e m a i n
u n l i te v e n i f t h e b a t t e r vc h e c ko r s h u t t e rr e l e a s eb u t t o ni s
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 AE Lock Lever Warning Warnung bei MeRwertspeicherung
Beim Ausrichtender Marke "AE-L" (MeBwertspeicherung)
When the "AE-L" (AE Lock)mark is set on the index mark auf die Einstellmarke"Y" wird die Stromzufuhr
3'Y", the power is turnedon and the LED in the
eingeschaltet,und die Leuchtdiodeim Sucher blinkt,um
viewfinderflashesto warn that the AE Lock is operating. darauf aufmerksamzu machen,daB die
With the lock lever in this position,power will continueto MeBwertspeicherung funktioniert.Befindetsich der Hebel
drain unlessthe lever is reset to the "o" mark. TO fUr MeBwertspeicherung in dieser Stellung,nimmt die
PREVENTUNNECESSARYBATTERY DRAIN, always Batteriespannung ab, 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 VorsichtsmaRregeln f lir die Batterien
extra batteriesjust in case those in the camera should . Bei Temperaturenunter Null nimmt die Batterieleistung ab, was
fail. Batteriesaffectedby such extremetemperatureswill beim Fotografieren
zu Schwierigkeiten und Versagender
recoverpower after being kept warm for a while. LeuchtdiodenfUhrt.Die Kameramfulichst warmhalten,und
o When installingbatteries,wipe the cell cap and base mitnehmen,falls die Batterienin der Kamera
Ersatzbatterien
clean.Oily residueon batteryterminalscould cause poor versagensollten.Die Spannungder bei sehr tiefenTemperaturen
electricalcontact. versagendenBatteriennimmt wiederzu, wenn dieseeine Zeitlang
. Removethe batterieswhen the camera is not used for warmgehaltenwerden.
extendedperiods. . Vor Einsetzender Batteriendieseoben und untensauber-
. Make it a rule to carry spare batterieswith you on long wischen.OligerRUckstand auf den Batteriepolen
kann unter
trips. UmstdndeneinenschlechtenelektrischenKontaktverursachen.
. 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.
r e a c ho f s m a l lc h i l d r e n . o Auf ldngereReisenstets Ersatzbatterien mitnehmen.
. 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 O p e nt h e c a m e r ab a c k b y p u l l i n gt h e f i l m r e w i n dk n o ba l l
the way out.

E P l a c et h e f i l m c a r t r i d g ei n t h e f i l m c h a m b e r T . h e n ,p u s h
t h e r e w i n dk n o bb a c k i n , t u r n i n gi t s l i g h t l yu n t i li t f a l l si n t o
p o s r t i o ni ,f n e c e s s a r y .

E D r a wo u t t h e f i l m l e a d e ra n d i n s e r tt h e t i p i n t o a n y s l o t o n
the take-upspool

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 E A d v a n c et h e f i l m s l i g h t l yw i t h t h e f i l m a d v a n c el e v e ru n t i l
t h e p e r f o r a t i o nosn b o t h s i d e so f t h e f i l m e n g a g et h e s p r o c k e t
t e e t h l f n e c e s s a r yt,r i p t h e s h u t t e rf o r b l a n ks h o t sa n d k e e p
a d v a n c i n gt h e f i l m u n t i lb o t h r o w so f p e r f o r a t i o nesn g a g et h e
s p r o c k e tC. l o s et h e c a m e r ab a c k a n d p r e s su n t i li t l o c k si n t o
place.

. U s e o n e f u l l s t r o k eo f t h e f i l m a d v a n c el e v e rt o a d v a n c e
t h e f i l m .T h e e l e c t r o m a g n e t si ch u t t e rr e l e a s ew i l l n o t f u n c t i o n
u n l e s st h e l e v e ri s g i v e na f u l l s t r o k e .T h e f i l m a d v a n c el e v e r
i s e a s i e rt o o p e r a t ei f i t i s k e p t i n t h e s t a n d o f p
f o s i t i o n( 2 0 "
arc).

When takingblankexposuresalwaysbe sure to remove

the lens cap and pointthe cameratowarda brightarea,
or set the shutterspeeddial to a fast shutterspeed
( 1 / 1 0 0 01, / 5 0 0s e c . ,e t c . ) .R e s e tt h e s h u t t e rs p e e dd i a l t o
AE after blankexposureshave been made.Otherwise,
e x c e s s i v e llyo n ge x p o s u r e w s i l l r e s u l t ,h i n d e r i n gf i l m
a d v a n c et o t h e f i r s t e x o o s u r e .

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 E U n f o l dt h e r e w i n dc r a n ka n d t u r n i t g e n t l yi n t h e d i r e c t i o n
o f t h e a r r o wt o t a k e u p f i l m s l a c k .

E W i n Ot h e f i l m a d v a n c el e v e ra n d t r i p t h e s h u t t e ra l t e r n a t e l y
u n t i lt h e e x p o s u r ec o u n t e rr e a d s" 1 " . N o w y o u c a n s t a r t
t a k i n gp i c t u r e s(. S e tt h e s h u t t e rs p e e dd i a l t o A E o r m a n u a l
m o d e . )l f t h e f i l m r e w i n dk n o b r o t a t e si n u n i s o nw i t h t h e
operationof the film advancelever,it meansthat the film is
feedingproperly.

l e v e ri s f u l l ys t r o k e d a, n d a u t o m a t i c a l lrye s e t st o " S " ( S t a r t )

w h e nt h e c a m e r ab a c k i s o p e n e d r, e g a r d l e sos f w h e t h e rt h e
camerais loadedor nol. The exposurecounterstartswtth
" S " , t h e n " 1 " , f o l l o w e db y e v e nn u m b e r sf r o m " 4 " t h r o u g h
" 3 6 " T h e o d d n u m b e r sa r e i n d i c a t e db y d o t s m a r k e d
b e t w e e nt h e e v e n n u m b e r sT. h e o r a n g e - c o l o r endu m b e r s
" 1 2 " , " 2 0 " , " 2 4 '' a n d " 3 6 " c o r r e s p o n d t o t h e n u m b e ro f
e x o o s u r e si n s t a n d a r d3 5 m m f i l m c a r t r i d g e s
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 Whilepressingthe releasebuttonfor the film speeddial, turn
the film speeddial until the ASA film speednumberfor the
f i l m b e i n gu s e dl i n e su p w i t h t h e i n d e xm a r k " X 1 " ( o r a n g e -
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 shownon the film box.

Film Speed Values

25 50 100 200 400 800 1600

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32 40 64 80 125 160 250 320 500 640 1000 1250

Memo Holder w i t h A S A / D I NC o n v e r s i o nS c a l e
To help you recallwhat kind of film is being used in the
c a m e r a ,i n s e r tf i l m b o x t a b i n t o t h e h a n d ym e m o h o l d e r T
. he
holdercan also be used for keepingnotesand 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-emitting diodes)to the right
inlormation. o f t h e s h u t t e rs p e e ds c a l ew i l l l i g h ts t e a d i l yo r f l a s ht o
i n d i c a t et h e s h u t t e rs p e e di n u s e .T h e L E D sw i l l r e m a i n
S p l i t . i m a g eS p o t / M i c r o p r i s mC o l l a r l i t f o r 1 0 s e c o n d sa f t e r r e l e a s i n g
t h e e x p o s u r ec h e c k
A convenientthree-waysystemincorporating a buttonT . h e " ; r " m a r k a t t h e t o p o f t h e L E Dd i s p l a y
h o r i z o n t aslp l i t - i m a gsep o t i n t h e c e n t e r ,s u r r o u n d e d
by l i g h t sg r e e nw h e n t h e c a m e r a ' se x c l u s i v eC S - 2 0 1a u t o
a microprism c o l l a r ,a n d a n o u t e r m a t t ef i e l dp e r m i t s f l a s hu n i t i s f u l l yc h a r g e d .
r a p i d ,s h a r pf o c u s i n g .

S h u t t e rS p e e d S c a l e
T h e f i g u r e sa l o n gt h e r i g h ts i d eo f t h e v i e w f i n d e r
indicatethe variousshutterspeeds.The black figures
indicatespeedsfrom 1/1000seconddown to 1 second
( f o re x a m p l e", 1 " = 1 s e c o n d ," 2 " - 1 / 2s e c o n d ,. . .
" 1 2 5 " - 1 1 1 2 5s e c o n d ,. . " 1 0 0 0 " = 1 / 1 0 0 0s e c o n d ,
etc ). The red "2" represents2 seconds;the red "LT",
l o n ge x p o s u r e su p t o ' 1 1s e c o n d so n A U T O ;a n d " 8 " ,
shutterselectoris on B (Bulb),or if selectoris on
AUTO,it indicatesunderexposure. "OVER" at the too
of the scaledenotesoverexposure.

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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.

HorizontaS l p l i t - i m a g eS p o t
When usingthe split-imagespot to focus, turn the focusing
ring untilthe top and bottomhalvesof the imagemerge.lf the
imageis out of focus,the two halveswill not merge.

M i c r o p r i s mC o l l a r / M a t t eF i e l d
T o f o c u sw i t h t h e m i c r o p r i s mc o l l a r ,t u r n t h e f o c u s i n gr i n g
u n t i lt h e g l i t t e r i n ge f f e c td i s a p p e a r fsr o m t h e c o l l a ra r e a ,
g i v i n gy o u a s h a r p ,c l e a r i m a g ew h e n i n f o c u s .
In focus/Scharf/Bonne
mrse au ooint/Enfocada
T o l o c u sw i t h t h e o u t e rm a t t ef i e l d ,t u r n t h e f o c u s i n gr i n g u n t i l
the imageappearssharp and clear,free of any foggy effect.

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 . When using a lens of relativelysmall maximumaperture
(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
Specialcorrectionlensesare 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 lensesshouldbe 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.

" A E " ( A u t o m a t i cE x p o s u r e )
In the AE mode,the camerawill give correct exposuresby
automatically controllingthe shutterspeedfor the prevailing
a p e r t u r es e t t i n ga n d i m a g eb r i g h t n e s sT. o c h e c kt h e s h u t t e r
speedselected,pressthe exposurecheck buttonand note
t h e L E D r e a d i n gi n t h e v i e w f i n d e r

" 1 0 0 0 "t o " 1 " , " X " a n d " B " S e t t i n g s

T h ef i g u r e ss u c ha s " 1 0 0 0 " ," 6 0 " a n d " 1 " r e p r e s e n1t / 1 0 0 0 ,
'1 and adjustingthe dial at
1/60and secondrespectively,
s h u t t e rs p e e d s 'L i g h t
t h e s ef i g u r e sw i l l s e t t h e r e s p e c t i v e
t r a n s m i s s i oins h a l v e dw i t h e a c h l a r g e rn u m b e r( f o r e x a m p l e '
I r o m " 1 2 5 " t o " 2 5 0 " ) o n t h e s c a l e ,a n d c o n v e r s e l yi s d o u b l e d
w i t h e a c h s m a l l e rn u m b e r T h e " X " m a r k d e n o t e sf l a s h
s y n c h r o n i z a t i oant 1 / 1 0 0s e c o n d " 8 " s t a n d sf o r B u l b ,w h i c h
i s u s e dt o m a k el o n ge x p o s u r e su n d e ry o u r c o n t r o l .

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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
apertu reld i stance scale i nd ex.

The amountof lighttransmissionis halvedwith each larger

number(suchas 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 Yashicaand
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

c a m e r a C o n t i n u o upsr e s s i n gi s u n n e c e s s a rays t h e b u t t o ni s
a n a u t o m a t i c a l lrye s e t t i n gt y p e

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
shortlybefore the film comes off the take-upspool and
c o n t i n u e t u r n r n g u n t r l t h e c r a n k e v e n t u a l l yr o t a t e s f r e e l y .

o lf the film is wound beyond its lasl frame, it will be only

p a r t i a l l ya d v a n c e d W h e n t h t s o c c u r s , p r e s s t h e f i l m r e w i n d
r e l e a s eb u t t o n a n d r e w i n d t h e f i l m A v o i d a d v a n c i n g t h e f i l m
f o r c i b l yo r y o u w i l l t e a r t h e f i l m

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 Your FX-DQuartz is an aperturepriority automatic exposure
camera. You merely set the lens aperture and the camera will
automatically select the correct shutter speed for the
prevailinglighting 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 automatically

selectthe correct
shutterspeedusrngrtselectronrcally metering
controlled system
:'z
T u r n t h e a p e r t u r er i n g t o a n y d e s r r e df / s t o p U s e t h e f o l l o w r n gt a b l e
a s a g u i d e i n s e l e c t i n gt h e a p p r o p r i a t ef / n u m b e r
Lightingcondition(UsrngASA 100 Ftlm) f/number
LichtverhaltnisseVerwendungvon ASA-100-Film Blendenwert
Eclairageavec pelliculede 100ASA Ouverture
Condicionde iluminacioncon peliculade 100 ASA N0mero/l
O u t d o o r s ,b r i g h t s u n l r g h t
A u R e n a u f n a h m e nh, e l l e r S o n n e n s c h e t n 6B
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 r r o r e ,s a l a l u z d e l s o l
O u t d o o r s ,o v e r c a s t
A u R e n a unf a h m e n , b e d e c k t e r H t m m e l 56 4
E x t e r r e u ro e l n u a g e u x
E x t e r r o r e sd i a s n r . r b l a d o s
I n d o o r so 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 28,217.14
I n l e r e u ro u n u r l
E n r n t e r r o r e so p a r a f o t o g r a fr a n o c t u r n a
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 E F o c u s i n ga n d C o m p o s i n g
Lookthroughthe viewfinder,composethe picture,and focus
u s i n gt h e s p l i t - i m a gsep o t ,t h e m i c r o p r i s mc o l l a ro r t h e o u t e r
m a t t ef i e l d .

llJ Check the Exposure

Centerthe subjectin the viewfinderand press the exposure
c h e c kb u t t o n .l f t h e L E D l i g h ta g a i n s ta n y o f t h e r e a d i n g s
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.
( F o rf u r t h e rd e t a i l s r, e f e rt o t h e s e c t i o no n " E x p o s u r eC h e c k "
shownbelow.)

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 E P r e s st h e S h u t t e r R e l e a s et o T a k e P i c t u r e
l f t h e s h u t t e rr e l e a s ei s h e l dd o w n a f t e rt h e s h u t t e rh a s
t r i p p e da, n L E Dw i l l l i g h tt o i n d i c a t et h e s h u t t e rs p e e dt h a t
w a s u s e df o r t h e e x p o s u r eA n d i t w i l l r e m a i nl i t w h i l et h e
f i n g e ri s p r e s s i n gd o w n o n t h e s h u t t e rr e l e a s e

S h o o t i n ga t P a r t i c u l a rS h u t t e rS p e e d s
A l t h o u g hF X - DQ u a r t zi s a n a p e r t u r e - p r i o r iat u
y tomatic
e x p o s u r ec a m e r a ,i t c a n a l s o b e u s e do n s h u t t e rp r i o r i t y
m o d et o s h o o ta t a n y p a r t i c u l asr h u t t e rs p e e d .P r e s st h e
e x p o s u r ec h e c kb u t t o na n d t u r n t h e a p e r t u r er i n g u n t i lt h e
L E D i n d i c a t oor p p o s i t et h e d e s i r e ds h u t t e rs p e e dl i g h t s ,t h e n
o r e s st h e s h u t t e rr e l e a s e .

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 (Exposure Check)
Whenthe exposurecheck button is depressed,the red
LEDsin the viewfinderwill light to indicatethe correct I
exposure,or flash to warn of overexposure
audiblewarning)or underexposure.
remainlit for 10 secondsupon releaseof the exposure
The LEDswill
(withan
I
check button.However,if the shutteris releasedwhile
t h e L E D sa r e l i t , t h e y w i l l g o o f f a f t e rt h e e x p o s u r eh a s
been completed

W h e n A n y L E D L i g h t s f r o m " 1 0 0 0 " T h r o u g h" L T "

exposurewill be correct and you may shoot
i m m e d i a t e l yl f. o n e L E D l i g h t s ,t h e s h u t t e rw i l l o p e r a t e
a t t h e s p e e di n d i c a t e do n t h e s c a l e .W h e n2 L E D sl i g h t
simultaneously, an intermediateshutterspeedbetween
the two indicatedsoeedswill be used.lf "30" or a
slowerspeedis indicated,there is a dangerof camera
movementwhen hand-heldexoosuresare made. In this
case, use an aperlurethat will give a readingabove
" 3 0 " , o r u s e a t r i p o do r o t h e rm e a n so f s t e a d y i n gt h e
c a m e r ad u r i n ge x p o s u r e .
I
I
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 W h e n l h e L E D i n t h e " O v e r " P o s i t i o nF l a s h e s
t h e c a m e r ai s w a r n i n go f o v e r e x p o s u r eA.t t h e s a m e
t i m e ,a n a u d i b l ew a r n i n gw i l l s o u n d .S i n c et h e l i g h ti s
t o o b r i g h tt,u r n t h e a p e r t u r er i n gu n t i l" 1 0 0 0 " o r a
l o w e rn u m b e ri s i n d i c a t e d( a n dt h e a u d i b l ew a r n i n g
s t o p s )b e f o r es h o o t i n gl.f t h e L E D c o n t i n u e st o f l a s hi n
t h e " O v e r " p o s i t i o na n d t h e a u d i b l ew a r n i n gp e r s i s t s
e v e na f t e ry o u h a v es t o p p e dd o w n t h e a p e r t u r er i n gt o
i t s l i m i t ,u s e a n e u t r a d l e n s i t yf i l t e r( a l i g h tr e d u c t i o n
f i l t e r )t o r e d u c el i g h tt r a n s m i s s i o n .

w h e n t h e L E D i n t h e " 8 " P o s i t i o nF l a s h e s
t h e c a m e r ai s w a r n i n go f u n d e r e x p o s u rT e u r nt h e
a p e r l u r er i n gt o a w i d e rl e n sa p e r t u r eu n t i l" L T " o r a
f a s t e rs h u t t e rs p e e di s i n d i c a t e db e f o r es h o o t i n g( A t
" L T " o r u n d e r1 / 3 0s e c . p o s i t i o nt,h e u s e o f a t r i p o di s
r e c o m m e n d e)dl f t h e L E D i n t h e " 8 " p o s i t i o ns t i t l
f l a s h e se v e na f t e ry o u h a v eo p e n e dt h e a p e r t u r ef u l l y ,
s w i t c ht o f l a s hp h o t o g r a p h y .

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 When shooting against the light or photographing
against a window or other bright background, the main
subiect will tend to be underexposed using the auto
exposure system. Coversely, with spotlighted and other
intensely lit subjects, the subject will be overexposed. To
overcome lighting problems of this nature as a etfectively
as possib/e, your FX-D Quartz teatures a choice of two
exposure compensation methods: the AE lock
lever, and the exposure compensation
sca/e. Both methods are also usetul for
intentional over- and under-exposure
tor special etfects photography in
addition to exposure compensation.

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 (Using the AE (Automatic Exposure) Lock Lever)
Set the AE lock lever by aligningthe "AE-1" mark with the
orange-colored "Y" indexmark. The shutterspeedin effect
when the AE lock lever is set remainsstoredin the camera's
memorysystem,and the LED in the viewfinderflashesto
indicatethat shutterspeed.When the shutterreleaseis
pressed,the shutterreleasesat the memory-stored shutter
soeed.When the "o" mark on the lock lever is resetto the
" Y " i n d e xm a r k ,t h e m e m o r yw i l l b e c l e a r e da n d t h e L E D
systemwill stay lit for about 10 seconds.

. To avoidbatterydrain,alwaysreturnthe AE lock leverto

15g"o"(orange-colored)
mark after usingthe AE lock function.

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 F o r e x a m p l e , s u p p o s e t h e b a c k g r o u n d i s e x c e s s i v e l yb r i g h t
and you wish to photographa subject at the side of the
p i c t u r e . Y o u r s u b j e c t w i l l b e u n d e r e x p o s e da s s h o w n i n p h o t o
(1) if you take the picture using the correct exposure
i n d i c a t e db y t h e c a m e r a . I n t h i s c a s e , e i t h e r c e n t e r t h e f i n d e r
on the subjectand set the AE lock, or walk up to the subject,
take a direct exposure reading at close range and then set
the AE lock Then resume your camera angle,frame your
subject as desired and obtain a properly exposed photo of
your subject as shown in photo (2)

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 O n c e t h e s h u t t e rs p e e di s l o c k e di n , i t r e m a i n sl o c k e d regardlessof changesin backgroundbrightness.In
i n u n t r lt h e A E l o c k i s r e l e a s e dT. h u s ,w h e n u s i n ga situationw s h i c h c a l l f o r i n t u i t i o na n d e x p e r i e n c es, u c h
winderto take sequentialphotosof a movingsubject a s b r i g h tb a c k g r o u n d sb,a c k l i ts u b j e c t s a , nd spotlighted
as shownin photo(3),lock in the exposurereadingand subjects,you can easilyobtainthe correct exposureby
releasethe shutterfor properlyexposedphotos u s i n gt h e A E l o c k .

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 For normal exposures in the AUTO mode, the ASA film speed
v a l u e o f t h e f i l m i n u s e i s l o c k e d a t t h e " X ' l " s e t t i n g .T o s e t
t h e e x p o s u r e c o m p e n s a t i o n :d e p r e s s t h e f i l m s p e e d d i a l
r e l e a s eb u t t o n , t u r n t h e d i a l u n t i l t h e s p e e d v a l u e o f t h e f i l m i n
u s e l i n e s u p w i t h t h e d e s i r e d c o m p e n s a t i o ns c a l e r e a d i n g .T h e
exposure compensation scale can be used at intermediate
s e t t i n g sa n d c a n b e c l i c k - s t o p p e di n 1 / 3 i n c r e m e n t s b e t w e e n
scale readings

Always reset the ASA speed value for the film being used
to "X1 " when exposure compensation is no longer
needed

. At some film speeds, exposure compensationsettings

cannot be used, as indicated in the table as follows ASA Film Speed Exposure Compensation
( t h e s e s e t t i n g se x c e e d t h e c a m e r a ' s A S A f i l m s p e e d Range
r an g e ) ASA-Filmemp
lindlichkeit Belichtungskorrekturbereich

Sensibilit6 ASA Plage de compensation

d'exposition
S e n s i b i l i d a dA S A Alcance de la compensa-
de la pelicula cion de la exposicion
ASA 25 1 1 4 1t2 X1 o a
ASA 50 1 1 4 1t2 X1 2 o
A S A 1 0 0- 4 0 0 1 1 4 1t2 X1 2 4
ASA BOO o.112 Xl 2 4

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 Vafues "2" and "4" Increase the Amount of Die Werte "2" ttnd "4" erhiihen die Lichtmenge
Exposure Bei Gegenlichtaufnahmenoder bei Motiven vor einem
In situationssuch as shootingagainstthe light or hellen Hintergrund(Himmel,Strand usw. + bzw. bei
where your subject is back-litby a bright sky or beach beabsichtigterUberbelichtungdie Skala auf "2" oder
scene, or when you want to overexposeintentionally, "4" einstellen.Die Einstellung"2" entsprichteiner
set the dial at "2" or "4". The "2" setting corresponds Anderungum einem Blendenwertund bei "4" betrdgt
to a change of one f-stop,and the "4" to two f-stops. die Anderung zwei Blendenwerte.

Values '1112"and "1l4" Decrease the Amount of Die Werte tt112t;und "1/4" verringern die
Exposure Lichtmenge
In situationswhere the backgroundis dark becauseof Beim Fotografierengegen einen dunklen Hintergrund
spotlightingof the subject or where you want to wegen Spotbeleuchtungdes Motivs oder bei
underexposeintentionally,set the dial to "112" or beabsichtigter Unterbelichtungdie Skala aul "1l2" oder
"114". The " 112" setting correspondsto a change of "114" einstellen.Die Einstellung"l/2" entsprichteiner
one f-stop,and the "114" to two f-stops. Anderungum einem Blendenwertund bet "1t4" betrdgt
die Anderung zwei Blendenwerte.

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 The FX-D Quartz can also be used in the manual mode
for shooting at a desired shutter speed, exposures at the
B setting, and tlash photography at X with flash units
other than the camera's exclusive CS-201Auto Flash. For
manual exposure, turn the shutter speed dial from the AE
setting to the desired manual shutter speed number. ln
the manual mode, the shutter speed selected will be
indicated by a tlashing LED inside the viewfinder.
lntermediate shutter speed seffings cannot be used.

E T u r nt h e s h u t t e rd i a l t o t h e d e s i r e dm a n u a ls h u t t e rs p e e d
setting.

@ Pressthe exposurecheck button.The LED will flash at the

shutterspeedselectedon the shutterspeeddial,while a
secondLED will steadilylightat the camera'srecommended
shutterspeedfor the aperturesettingin effect. For correct fiIl

e x p o s u r et,u r n t h e a p e r t u r er i n g u n t i lt h e f l a s h i n ga n d s t e a d i l y @
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 $ N o w o n l yt h e f l a s h i n gL E Dw i l l b e o n t o i n d i c a t ec o r r e c t
e x p o s u r eF. r a m ey o u r s u b j e c t ,f o c u sa n d r e l e a s et h e s h u t t e r .
l f y o u w i s ht o s h o o ta t a p r e s e ta p e r t u r ei n t h e m a n u a lm o d e ,
r e v e r s et h e p r o c e d u r et:u r n t h e s h u t t e rd i a l u n t i lt h e f l a s h i n g ortl
L E D m e r g e sw i t h t h e s t e a d i l yo n L E D .l f t w o s t e a d i l yl i t L E D s m
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r e m a i no n , y o u w i l l h a v et o s l i g h t l ya d j u s tt h e f - n u m b e fr o r t h e IE
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correctexposure. t0
t5
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2
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fr"

" 8 " ( B u l b )P h o t o g r a p h y
For long exposuresof night scenesand astrophotography, set
. h e s h u t t e rw i l l r e m a i n
t h e s h u t t e rs p e e dd i a l t o t h e B s e t t i n gT
o p e na s l o n ga s t h e s h u t t e rr e l e a s eb u t t o ni s d e p r e s s e ds,o i t
w i l l b e n e c e s s a r tyo u s e a t r i p o do r o t h e rs u p p o r t a, n d t h e
exclusiveContaxCableSwitchS (optionalaccessory),to
o r e v e n ct a m e r av i b r a t i o n '/
-tl

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 When shooting indoors or at night, or when till-in lighting
is needed for daylight shooting, an auto flash or tlash
bulb unit can be used to great advantage.

C S - 2 0 1A u t o F l a s h u n i t
In the AUTOmode,you can use the CS-201Auto Flashunit
with the FX-DQuartzfor aulomaticflash photographyat a
recommended aperture.With the auto flash unit set at AUTO'
the cameraautomatically switchesto the synchroshutter
speedof 1/100sec., lightsup the "t{" mark in the viewfinder
and flashesthe LED at the 1/125secondmark when the flash
unit is fully charged,lettingyou know electronically that the
camerais readyfor flash shooting.Automaticexposuremode
is in operationwhen the flash unit is turnedto "OFF" or when
the flash unit is in the processof charging.For detailed
operatinginstructions,refer to the instructionbookletwhich
accompaniesthe CS-201Auto Flashunit.

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 When shooting indoors or at night, or when till'in lighting
is needed for daylight shooting, an auto flash or flash
bulb unit can be used to grcat advantage.

CS-201Auto Flash unit

In the AUTO mode, you can use the CS-201Auto Flash unit
with the FX-D Quartz for automatic flash photographyat a
recommendedaperture. With the auto flash unit set at AUTO,
the camera automatically switches to the synchro shutter
speedof 1/10Osec., lights up the ".9" mark in the viewfinder
and flashesthe LED at the 11125second mark when the flash
unit is fully charged,lettingyou know electronicallythat the
camera is ready for flash shooting. Automatic exposure mode
is in operationwhen the flash unit is turned to "OFF" or when
the flash unit is in the process of charging.For detailed
operatinginstructions,refer to the instructionbookletwhich
accompaniesthe 6-201 Auto Flash unit.

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 Other Flash Units
When other flash units are used with the FX-DQuartz,set the
shutter speed dial to "X" (shutter releasesat 1/100sec. but
LED flashesat "125" in the viewfinder)or to a shutter speed
of 1/60 sec. or slower.The necessaryinformationdisplayed
insidethe viewfinderis the same as for manualoperation.To
determinethe flash exposure,follow the instructions
accompanyingthe flash unit.

o The FX-DQuartz has direct contact type connectionfor

electronicflash and flash bulb units of the cordlesstype.
o With flash bulbs (FP, M and MF types),a shutter speed
of 1/30 sec. or slower is recommended.

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 Whenyou wish to include yourseltin a group or special
occasionpicture, use the handy quartz self'timer.The
FX-DQuartz has an electronicallycontrolled two-way
audiovisualwarning that beepsand flashes to let you
know not only when the selt-timeris on but also when it
is about to releasethe shutter.

El Firstfocusthe camera,thenset the "S-T" markon the

AE lockleverto the "Y" indexmark.Thelocklevercan be
the film.
set eitherbeforeor afteradvancing

E Check to see that the film has been advancedand then

press the shutter release.The camera will start beepingand
the self-timerLED will start flashingand will continueto do so
for ten secondsbefore the shutter is tripped.To warn you
that the shutter is about to be released,the audio'visual
signalsaccelerate2 secondsbefore shutter release.

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 When you have finishedusing the self{imer, always be
sure to reset the AE LOCK LEVER to the "o" mark. lf
the lever is left in the "S-T" position,the camera will
continueoperatingin the self-timermode.

. Even after the self-timerhas been set in motion,it can be

interruptedat any time in the interim by shiftingthe lock lever
to "AE-L" or to "o".
o When taking pictureswith the eye away from the view-
finder eyepiece,such as when the self-timeror any remote
control device is being used,you should cover the eyepiece
with the accessoryeyecup to prevent extraneouslight from
enteringthroughthe eyepiece.As shown in the photograph,
you can attach the accessoryeyecup, slide it up and then
fold it back so as to block the light from reachingthe
eyepiece.An alternatemethod is to look through the
viewfinderat the scene to be photographed,and set to the AE
lock.

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 Release Socket
This may be used to attach remote control devices such as
the Cable Switch S, InfraredControllerS, RadioController,
etc., or as a contact for connectingthe Auto Bellowsor the
RTF 540 Auto Flash unit. The socket receiveselectrical
signalsfrom these accessorieswhich are used to operatethe
shutter

o Do not connect an ordinarycable release(mechanically

operatedtype) to this releasesocket as this can cause
damageto the socket device.

Infrared Compensation Mark

With infraredfilm (and a red filter) it is necessaryto correct
for the infraredrays used for focusing.Both Yashica ML and
ZeissT* lenseshave an infraredcompensationmark (R index)
on the depth-of-fieldscale on the lens barrel (Zeiss Mirotar
lensesand some Yashica lensesdo not have this mark
becausethey do not requireany correction).First use the
normalfocusingprocedure,then turn the focusingring until
the distanceat which you have focused is oppositethe red
compensationmark.

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 One property of /enses is that when they are tocused on
a certain subiect, not only the subiect itself, but all
obiects in a certain rcnge in tront and in back of the
subiect will be nearly enough in tocus to appear sharp to
the unaided eye. This range is called the depth-of-tield.
The depth-ot-field of a given lens varies, as tollows:

@ tt tne aperture is stoppeddown the depth-of'field

increases;if the aperture is opened up the depth-of'field
decreases.
@ nr distanceto the subject increases,depth'of-field
increases;as distanceto the subject decreases,depth-of-field
decreases.
@ The depth-of-fieldis greater behindthe subject on which F1.7
the lens is focused than in front of it.
Differentlenseshave differentdepth-of-fieldlimits.A lens of
short focal length has greater depth'of'fieldat any set
distancethan a lens of long focal length.

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 Depth-of-FieldScale
The actual depth-of{ieldof a lens is shown by a scale on the
lens. In the exampleshown in the photographbelow,when a
standard50 mm f/1.7 lens is focused at 5 meters with an
apertureof f/16 in use, objects at distancesbetweenthe two
"16" figureson the depth-of{ieldscale,in this case from
about2.7 metersto infinity,will be nearlyenoughin focus to
appearsharp to the naked eye.

Depth-of-FieldScale
Schdrfentiefenskala
L'1chelle de profondeur de champ
La escala profundidad de campo

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 FX Winder
A compact,automaticfilm winderof
the grip type developedas standard
accessoryfor the FX-Dquartz.The
winderhas a maximumsPeedof 2
lrames-per-second (1/60to 1/1000
sec.)and synchronizes with all shutter
speeds.lts front-mounted griP is
designedto providegreaterease of
operationand handling,and better
h o l d i n gb a l a n c ed u r i n gs h o o t i n g .

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CS-201Auto Flash Unit
The CS-201rs an auto flash unit
speciallydesignedfor use on the FX-D
Quartzprovidinga guide numberof 20
(ASA100,on the metric system).
Merelyset the cameraand the auto
flash unit on "AE" and "AUTO"
respectively. When the unit is charged,
the camerawill automatically switch to
the synchroshutterspeed,and the red
L E Dd i s p l a ya n d t h e " a l " m a r k i n t h e
viewfinderwill flash and light steadily
to let you know that the flash unit is
readylor shooting.When taking
p i c t u r e so n a u t o f l a s h ,s e t t i n gt h e l e n s
apertureat f/4 (usingfilm of ASA 100)
will automatically give you the proper
amountof lightat distancesf rom
about 1 meter to 5 meters.
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Type: 35 mm single-lensreflexwith aperture-preferred Exposure compensation ! 2 EV (Doublesas film speeddial).
automaticexposure. Viewlinden Fixedeye-levelpentaprismtype; field shows 95%
fmage size:24 x 36 mm. of picture area; 0.86 magnification(with 50 mm lens)
Lens mount: contax/Yashicalargediameter bayonet mount. Focusing screen: Horizontalsplit-imagespot, surroundedby a
Shutter: Electronically controlledverlical-running, all-metal m i c r o p r i s mc o l l a ra n d a n o u t e r m a t t ef i e l d .
focal olane shutter. Viewfinder display: Shutterspeedsindicatedby 16-indicator
Shutter speeds: Quartz-timedelectronically-controlledshutter LEDs(correctexposureon AUTO;exposureselectedon
with speedssemi-continuously variableon AUTO from 1/1000 Manual);over-and under-exposure indications;specialmark
to 11 seconds.Manual'shutterspeedsfrom 1/'1000sec. to 1 showswhen flash is fully charged;batterycheck warning.
s e c . ,p l u sX ( 1 / 1 0 0s e c . )a n d " 8 " . Film advance: With rapid advancelever;130o settingangle;
Synchro contact: X contact (1/100sec.). 20" standoffoosition.
Auto llash control: When used with CS-201Auto FlashUnit, Winder: AcceptsContax 139 Winder ll.
shutterspeedautomaticallyset at 1/100sec. upon full charging Film rewind: Film rewindcrank and film rewind releasebutton
of the flash unit. (automaticresettingtype).
Self-timer:Quartz-timedelectronicself-timerwith 10 sec. Exposure counter: Automatic resettingtype.
delay. LED flashesand audiblewarningdevice soundsduring Accessory shoe: Direct X contact,and terminalfor coupling
operation,simultaneously accelerating2 sec. beforeshulter CS-201Auto FlashUnit.
release. Camera back: Opensby liftingfilm rewindknob;with memo
Shutter release: Electromagneticreleasesystem;auxiliary holder.
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remotereleasevia "Releasesocket". Power source: Two V silver-oxidebatteries(Eveready576,
Exposure control: Through-the-lensfl-l-L),center-weighted Ucar 576, MalloryM5-76or equivalent);or alkaline-manganese
meteringat full apertureusingSPD (SiliconPhoto Diode)cell. batteries(LR44or equivalent).
Aperture-preferred automaticexposure(LED matchingtype on Battery check: Indicatedvia lightingor flashingof LEDs inside
M a n u a l )E . V ' l t o E V 1 8 s e n s i t i v i t rya n g ea t A S A 1 0 0w i t h f / 1 . 4 the viewfinder.
lens.ASA range25-1600. Dimensions: 135 x 86 x 50 mm.
Exposure check button: Pressingbutton activates LED Weight: 460 grams with batteries.
indicatorsfor ten sec.
AE lock Setting AE lock lever locks in shutter speed in effect ' Theabovespecilications
and designare subiectto changewithout
at time of setting. notice.

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o Excessiveheat may adverselyaffect the film, o Make it a point to always check the camera
batterresor camerasystemand resultin improper functionsbeforetakingpictures(travel,wedding,
exposure.Avoid leavingthe camera in direct sunlight, businessphotos,etc.).
gloveor trunk compartment,rear-seatshelfof cars and o lt shouldbe notedthat when print films are
other hot areas. lf the camera has been exposedto processed,standardservice-size printswill show an
excessiveheat,allow it to cool to normaltemperature area slrghtlyless than that seen on the negative.
beforeuse.
o Salt air, sand,dirt and other foreignmatterwill Note on Filter Usage
damagethe camera'sinternalsystemif allowedto When certainbrandsof commerciallyavailable
penetrateinside.Take care to keep the cameraclean filtersare usedwith ZeissT* and YashicaML
when usingit at the seashoreor in sandyareas. lenses,there is a possibilityof vignetting(image
Shocksfrom droppingor bumpingare anothermajor cut-offof the picturearea).For this reason,we
causeof camera malfunction.Alwayshandleyour stronglyrecommendthe use of Contaxand
camerawith great care to ensureyearsof trouble'free Yashicabrandfilterswith all Yashicaand Zeiss
ooeration. lensesused on your camera.
o Avoidtouchingthe lens,viewfindereyepieceand
otherglasssurfaceswith your fingers.Blow dust and
dirt away from these surfaceswith a blower/brush, or
wipe gentlywith a soft cloth (afterbrushing)if
necessary.Cleansmudgesand smearson lens and
mirrorsurfaceswith high qualitylens-cleaning solution
and tissue.Alwaystake extra care in cleaningthe lens
and mirrorsurfacesto avoidscratching.
o Suddenand frequentchangesin temperaturecould
leadto corrosionof electricalcontactsand cause other

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malfunctions. When shootingin cold or hot areas,avoid
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