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| Yashica TL Electro-X (1968-1975) |
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This photo is from the copy I ownHistory and technical features
The Yashica TL Electro-X is part of the TL series of SLR cameras. It was introduced in 1968 and may have remained in production until 1975 (when Yashica adopted their Yashica/Contax bayonet mount).
The Yashica TL Electro-X ITS was introduced in 1972, and sold alongside the first model. Externally the ITS differed by the pentaprism "Y" being replaced by a gold coloured "Atom" symbol. The ITS also came only in black, while the X was made in chrome and black finishes. Otherwise, the only identifiable differences between the two cameras were an increase of the x-sync speed to 1/125 on the ITS.
The TL Electro X was the first camera with viewfinder electronic lights for exposure information (miniature lamps, not LEDs), and also the first with a mechanical shutter with step-less electronic timing, which operates at any intermediate speed between 2 seconds and 1/1000th. The selection of an intermediate shutter speed is largely guesswork. Speeds above 1/30th are click stopped, but it is possible to set the speed dial between settings. The slower speeds are not click-stopped, reflecting Yashica's intention for lower light exposures to be metered by adjustment of the shutter speed rather than the lens aperture.
Two lights in the viewfinder indicate over and under exposure, and point towards the direction in which the lens aperture ring should be moved. Adjusting either the aperture ring or shutter speed dial until these go out indicates that the correct exposure has been set.
Source: camera-wiki.org
Specifications
Lens mount: M42 screw.
Focus: Reflex viewfinder with micro prism focusing spot, ground-glass collar. DOF preview button.
Shutter: Electrically operated vertical travelling metal focal-plane shutter with speeds from 2 sec to 1/1000th sec., + B and self-timer with mirror lock-up.
Meter: Stop-down, thru-the-lens, centre-weighted, CdS light measuring system; electronic exposure readout (warning lights indicate under and over exposure corrections).
Exposure: Manual.
Film Speed: 25 to 800 ASA.
Flash: Standard X and FP synch, with X-synch hot shoe at 1/90th (X) or 1/125th (ITS).
Film Advance: Ratchet type single-stroke wind lever.
Source: camera-wiki.org
Model
Serial number 81200392
Lens serial number 5438685
Reference sites
camera-wiki.org
Replacement batteries, mercury batteries
Manual
Manual in english
Batteries
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| 1 LR44 battery |
Film
Pictures taken with this machine
Videos
You have a beautiful camera. It looks new! By the way, your camera's serial number puts it at December 1968 and it was the 392 made that month. The first month of production was October 1968. Your TL Electro-X without the gothic "Y" is considered to be the Type 1 of this camera. The Type 2 has the "Y" and the "X" is in red. Your viewfinder eyepiece is also different from the Type 2. For more you can check out my blog at www.yashicasailorboy.com
ResponderEliminarChris
Thank you, Chris!
ResponderEliminarI've checked your blog and it's full of great info :)