YASHICA FXD

Lens mount: Contax/Yashica large-diameter bayonet mount. Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-running, all-metal focal plane shutter. Shutter speeds: Quartz-timed electronically-controlled shutter with speeds semi-continuously variable on AUTO from 1/1000 to 1 seconds. Manual shutter speeds from 1/1000 sec. to 1 sec., plus X (1/100 sec.) and "B" Synchro contact: X contact (1/100 sec.). Auto flash control: When used with CS-201 Auto Flash Unit, shutter speed automatically set at 1/100 sec. upon full charging of the flash unit. Self-timer: Quartz-timed electronic self-timer with 10 sec. delay. LED flashes and audible warning device sounds during operation, simultaneously accelerating 2 sec. before shutter release. Shutter release: Electromagnetic release system; auxiliary remote release via "Release socket". Exposure control: Through-the-lens (TTL), center-weighted metering at full aperture using SPD (Silicon Photo Diode) cell. Aperture-preferred automatic exposure (LED matching type on Manual). EV 1 to EV 18 sensitivity range at ASA 100 with f/1.4 lens. ASA range 25--1600. Exposure check button: Pressing button activates LED indicators for ten sec. AE lock: Setting AE lock lever locks in shutter speed in effect at time of setting. Exposure compensation: + 2 EV (Doubles as film speed dial). Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism type; field shows 95% of picture area; 0.86 magnification (with 50 mm lens) Focusing screen: Horizontal split-image spot, surrounded by a microprism collar and an outer matte field. Viewfinder display: Shutter speeds indicated by 16-indicator LEDs (correct exposure on AUTO; exposure selected on Manuals; over- and under-exposure indications; special mark shows when flash is fully charged; battery check warning. Film advance: With rapid advance lever; 130° setting angle; 20° standoff position. Winder: Accepts Contax 139 Winder II. Film rewind: Film rewind crank and film rewind release button (automatic resetting type). Exposure counter: Automatic resetting type. Accessory shoe: Direct X contact, and terminal for coupling CS-201 Auto Flash Unit. Camera back: Opens by lifting film rewind knob; with memo holder. Power source: Two 1.5 V silver-oxide batteries (Eveready S76, Ucar S76, Mallory MS-76 or equivalent); or alkaline-manganese batteries (LR44 or equivalent) 4www.butkus.org Battery check: Indicated via lighting or flashing of LEDs inside the viewfinder. Dimensions: 135 x 86 x 50 mm. Weight: 460 grams with batteries.