YashicaYashica was a Japanese manufacturer of cameras, originally active from 1949 until 2005 when its then-owner, Kyocera, ceased production. More TL Electro X. ITS Model. Working with Battery & Instruction Manual.
Working camera. Has been tested with battery but not recently with film. This is a simple-to-use but great-quality 35mm SLRA single-lens reflex camera (SLR) is a camera that typically uses a mirror and prism system (hence "reflex" from the mirror's reflection) that permits the photographer to view through the lens and see exactly what will be captured. With twin lens reflex and rangefinder cameras, the viewed image could be significantly different from the final image. When the shutter button is pressed on most SLRs, the mirror flips out of the light path, allowing light to pass through to the film. Other camera typoes include DSLR, Rangefinder and Compact. [rdp-wiki-embed url="http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/SLR" toc_show='0′ edit_show='0′ infobox_show='1′] More. You just set the speed and move the apertureThe aperture is basically a hole in the camera’s lens that lets light pass through it to the shutter and ultimately the film or censor. The aperture not only influences picture brightness but also regulates depth of focus. Most cameras are equipped with an iris aperture that can be freely adjusted or set according to pre-selected values. More till the arrows go out (See photo) – then the exposureThe amount of light that reaches the film (or camera sensor). It determines how light or dark an image is. The exposure of an image is determined by the aperture, shutter speed, and film speed (ISO). During exposure, the sensors or chemicals on the film in analogue models, are subjected to the light outside the camera for a certain time. More is correct. See below for a link to instructions.
– 50mm f1.7 lens
– Electronically operated focal plane shutterShutter comprising one or more roller blinds of fabric or metal, having a variable slit which moves across the back of the camera when the release is pressed and exposes the film progressively. This type of shutter is mounted as close as possible to the surface of the film—i.e., to the focal plane. In that position it is most efficient and also gives consistent exposures with lenses of varying focal lengths. William England invented the focal plane shutter in 1861, re-introduced by B. J. Edwards, 1879, and included in the camera patented by Ottomar Anschutz in 1888, to whom its invention is usually erroneously attributed. More B = 2 sec to 1/1000 sec.
– Self-timer
– ExposureThe amount of light that reaches the film (or camera sensor). It determines how light or dark an image is. The exposure of an image is determined by the aperture, shutter speed, and film speed (ISO). During exposure, the sensors or chemicals on the film in analogue models, are subjected to the light outside the camera for a certain time. More control measuring system
– Focus from 0.5m (1.75 ft) to infinity
– Battery checker
– Mirror lock
– Direct contact shoe
– Multi-slot take-up spool for easy and fast loading
– Lens mount: M42 screw
The manual/instructions are in very good condition.
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Manual/instructions (not ITS) – https://butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_tl_electro-x/yashica_tl_electro-x.htm
Camera WIKI info: http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Yashica_TL_Electro-X
