Yashica FX-70
posted 12-16-'02
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Thank you for purchasing the Yashica FX-70 Quartz. The FX-70 Quartz is an easy-to-operate automatic
exposure (AE), single-lens reflex camera. This camera includes a high-precision, quartz/digital-controlled
automatic exposure mechanism, convenient AE Lock, viewfinder with easy-to-read information, and electronic
self-timer. In addition, automatic flash exposures can be taken when the camera is used with the dedicated
electronic flash unit "CS-201 Auto". Before using the camera, be sure to read this instruction booklet carefully
to learn the correct use and care of the camera.
Contents
Description of Parts . ... 6
Lens Changing .... 10
Installing Batteries ........ 12
Film Loading ........ 18
Setting the Film Speed ........ 24
Shutter Selector ........ 26
Aperture Ring ........ 30
Focusing ........ 32
Holding the Camera ........ 36
Inside the Viewfinder ........ 38
Film Rewind ........ 40
Light Metering System ........ 42
Automatic Exposure ........ 50
Exposure Compensation ........ 54
Flash Photography ........ 62
Quartz Self-Timer ........ 68
"B" (Bulb) Photography ........ 72
Release Socket/Infrared Compensation
Mark ........ 74
Depth-of-Field ........ 76
Specifications ........ 80
Camera care ........ 84
(1) Exposure Counter
(11) Film Rewind Crank
(2) Self-Timer Lever
(3) Film Advance Lever4www.butkus.org
(4) Electromagnetic Shutter Release
(5) Shutter Selector
(6) Flash-Ready Signal Contact
(7) Direct X Contact ('hot-shoe)
(8) Accessory Shoe
(9) Exposure Compensation Index
(10) Film Speed Dial
(12) Film Rewind Knob
(13) Handgrip
(14) AE Lock Lever
(15) Lens Release Button
(16) Focusing Ring
(17) Aperture/Distance Scale Index
(18) Aperture Ring
(19) Contax/Yashica Lens Mount
(20) Lens Mount Index
(21)Self-Timer LED
Lens Changing
<Mounting the Lens>
First remove the camera-body cap and then insert the lens
mount into the camera-body mount, matching the red dot on the
lens mount with that on the camera body. Then, gripping the
lens barrel firmly, turn the lens clockwise until it locks with a
click. When mounted correctly, the aperture/distance scale
index on the lens will point toward the top of the camera.
When using a lens cap of the snap on type, attach or remove it
from the lens by pressing in the two side-tabs.
<Removing the Lens>
While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens
counterclockwise slightly and remove it from the camera-body
mount. Always keep caps on the camera-body mount and the
lens mount when the lens is left off the camera.
Installing Batteries
Avoid touching camera interior or lens surface with your
fingers. Avoid direct sunlight when removing or mounting the
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Batteries power all the cameras functions including
shutter system, exposure control, etc. The FX-70 Quartz
will not operate without batteries.
Use two 1.55 V silver-oxide batteries (SR44, Eveready S76,
Ucar S76, Mallory MS-76 or equivalent) or 1.5 V alkalinemanganese batteries (LR44 or equivalent).
1. Open the battery compartment cover on camera base by
turning it counterclockwise with a coin.
2. Insert two batteries into the battery holder according
to polarity diagram shown on the holder. Then replace
the holder in the battery compartment and firmly
secure the compartment cover. If the battery polarities
are inserted incorrectly, the camera will not operate.
3. Set the shutter selector to "AUTO" (or X, B), and
while looking into the viewfinder, press the shutter
release lightly to check that the viewfinder LEDs light
steadily or flash.
<Battery Check>
Battery condition is indicated by the LED display inside the viewfinder. When batteries are good, the LEDS
will light steadily, or flash at regular intervals. When batteries are weak, the camera will warn you of this
condition by changing to the flashing LED display shown in the diagram shown below. The camera will
continue to operate for a period in this condition, but you should replace the batteries with new ones as soon a
possible. When battery power falls below rated voltage, the LEDs will not light, and the camera will not
operate. The LED display will remain lit for about 10 seconds after you release your finger from the shutter
release button.
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<Battery Precautions>
* Battery life is approximately 1 year with silver-oxide batteries, and about 6 months with alkaline - manganese
batteries, but this may vary depending on frequency of camera use, the strength of batteries at time of purchase,
ambient temperature, etc.
* Batteries are apt to perform poorly in sub-zero temperatures, causing picture taking difficulties and LED
failure. Keep the camera as warm as possible and carry extra batteries just in case those in the camera should
fail. Batteries affected by such extreme temperatures will recover power after being kept warm for a while.
* When installing batteries, wipe the cell cap and base clean. Oily residue on battery terminals could cause poor
electrical contact.
* Remove the batteries when the camera is not used for extended periods.
* Make it a rule to carry spare batteries with you on long trips.
* Do not throw batteries into a fire or attempt to take them apart. THIS IS DANGEROUS. Also keep batteries
out of reach of small children.
Film Loading
Always use a standard 35 mm film cartridge (12, 20, 24 or 36
exposure roll). Avoid direct sunlight when loading film.
1. Open the camera back by pulling the film rewind knob all the
way out.
2. Place the film cartridge in the film chamber. Then, push the
rewind knob back in, turning it slightly until it falls into position,
if necessary.
3. Draw out the film leader and insert the tip into any slot on the
take-up spool.
(4) Advance the film slightly with the film advance lever until the
perforations on both sides of the film engage the sprocket teeth. If
necessary, trip the shutter for blank shots and keep advancing the film until
both rows of perforations engage the sprocket. Close the camera back and
Dress until it locks into place.
<Film Advance Lever> Use one full stroke of the film advance lever to
advance the film. The electromagnetic shutter release will not function
unless the lever is given a full stroke. The film advance lever is easier to I
operate if it is kept in the standoff position (20 degree arc)
5. Unfold the rewind crank and turn it gently in the direction of the arrow to
take up film slack.
(6) Wind the film advance lever and trip the shutter alternately
until the exposure counter reads "1". Now you can start taking
pictures. If the film rewind knob rotates in unison with the
operation of the film advance lever, it means that the film is
feeding properly.
When taking blank exposures, remove the lens cap and point the
camera toward a bright area, or set the shutter selector "X" or "B"
and press the shutter release button. If blank exposures are made
with the lens cap in place and the shutter selector set to "AUTO",
excessively long exposures will result.
<Exposure Counter> The exposure counter moves each time the film advance lever is fully stroked, and
automatically resets to "S" (Start) when the camera back is opened, regardless of whether the camera is loaded
or not. The exposure counter starts with "S", then "1", followed by even numbers from "4" through "36". The
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