Yashica FR II (1977-1981)

Yashica FR II

Esta fotografia é do exemplar que possuo.

Características

The Yashica FR-II was an electronically-controlled 35mm film SLR cameramade by Yashica and produced between 1977-81.
Based on earlier FR I, the FR II dropped the manual exposure controls of that camera, with shutter speeds set automatically by the camera's metering system (except for Bulb and Flash settings). Equipped with the C/Y common bayonet mount, the FR-II could accept a variety of Yashica / Contax lenses and was targeted at the beginning photographer who did not want or need manual control of shutter speeds.

Fonte: Camerapedia

• Type: TTL metering fully automatic exposure 35 mm SLR camera
• Standard Lenses: Yashica Lens DSB 50 mm f/1.9, Yashica Lens ML 50 mm f/1.7, Yashica Lens ML 50 mm f/1A, Yashica Lens ML 55 mm f/1.2 (each with automatic diaphragm).
• Lens Mount: Contax/Yashica mount. Negative Size: 24 x 36 mm
• Shutter: Electronically Controlled horizontal run focal plane shutter. Shutter speeds automatically varied between 4 sec. to 1/1000 sec. at AUTO setting, Bulb setting (B) for long exposure and electronic flash synchronization setting (I) for manual operation.
• Self Timer: Built-in lever type; releases in 7 sec.
• Shutter Release: Feather-touch electromagnetic release release socket on camera body for auxiliary shutte; release.4www.butkus.org
• Exposure Meter: TTL aperture-preferred fully automatic exposure control. Center-weighted full aperture light metering via SPD cell.
• Exposure Check Button: Push Button/slide type; lockable with film advance lever slightly cocked.
• Exposure Range: Between EV 1 - 18 with f/1.4 standard lens using ASA film.
• Exposure Compensation: +2 EV
• ASA Filrn Speed Settings: ASA 12 - 3200
• Power Source: 6 V silver oxide battery (Eveready 544 Ucar 544, Mallory PX-28 or equivalent). Viewfinder: Through-the-lens reflex viewfinder; shows a field of approx 92% of the actual picture area with an image magnification of 0.87X. Shutter speeds indicated by pointer from 1/1000 sec. - 1 sec.
• Focusing Screen: diagonal split-image centerspot with microprism collar.
• Film Advance: single-frame advance via film advance lever with 140 degree full stroke, or multiple short ratchet stroke advance; frame count registers on exposure counter. Sequential film advance to 2 fps with optional Yashica Winder unit.
• Film Rewind: via film rewind crank.
• Back Cover: Standard back opens by lifting out on film rewind crank.
• Other Features: Battery confirmation lamp; lens release button, memo holder, direct X contact accessory shoe.4www.butkus.org
• Size and Weight: 142.5 x 87 x 50 mm 650 grams (body only)

Modelo
Aparentemente só existiu um modelo. Aminha tem o n.º de série 030769.
A lente é uma Yashica ML 55 mm f/1.2.

Pilha

A câmara é acompanhada de uma bateria UCAR Silver Oxide n.º 544 6V.

UCAR Silver Oxide n.º 544 6V

Segundo este site, as equivalentes são:

S27PX 6 Volt Silver Oxide Photo Battery
Energizer: A54464
Eveready: A544
Gold Peak: GP476, GP476A
Guardian: 4LR44
Hitachi: 4SR44
I.E.C.: 4LR44
JIS: 4AG13
Kodak: K28A
Mallory: 7H34
Maxell: 4G13
NEDA: 1406LC
Panasonic: 4LR44, L1325
Petsafe: RFA-18
RadioShack: 23-544
UCAR: 476A
Varta: V28PX, V34PX, V4034PX
Vinnic: 4LR44

Manuais

Manual em inglês


Sítios de referência

Camera-Wiki.org
Camerapedia
Yashica-guy.com

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