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(posted 3-28-02)

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Congratulations on purchasing the FR 11. This camera was designed with maximum ease of operation in mind and features fully automatic exposure control. Siliconphoto-diode metering has been employed for instantaneous exposure readout and an exposure compensation dial is provided for adjustment in special lighting situations.

However, the FR 11 doesn't stop at being merely one of the finest automatic SLR cameras on the market. It is part of a whole system of Contax and Yashica accessory equipment to make possible and endless variety of uses. To begin with, it features the Contax/Yashica mount for accepting a wide range of Yashica and Zeiss T* interchangeable lenses. It's feather-touch electromagnetic shutter release, in addition to making possible blur-free pictures, also enables use with a variety of remote control release systems such as cable switches and the wireless Infrared Controller Set. In addition, its electromagnetic release system permits use with the highly advanced RTF 540 electronic flash unit. And when both the RTF 540 and the Yashica Winder are used jointly with the FR 11, it is capable of sequential flash up to 2 frames per second. These are just some of its uses. Be sure to look into the countless other advantages and special uses for your FR 11 to enable you to enjoy hour after hour of virtually unlimited photographical enjoyment.

* FR is a licensed trademark of Cine Magnetics, Inc.

Specifications ... ... ..

Description of Parts ....

How to Mount and Remove the Lens .

Battery Installation ......

Battery Checking .......

Film Loading ..........

Film Rewind ........

Shutter Control Dial . . .

Viewfinder . .

Focusing .........

Shooting Posture . . .

Automatic Exposure . . .

Exposure Compensation

Self Timer ........

Flash Exposure . .

"B" (Bulb) Exposure/Release Socket .

Infrared Photography . .

Depth of Field .......

Ambient Temperature . .

Camera Care . . .

Precautions ....



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). 4www.butkus.org

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)



DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

1.  Exposure Counter/Battery Confirmation Lamp

2.  Magnetic Release Button

3.  Film Advance Lever

4.  Shutter Control Dial

5.  Direct X Contact

6.  Accessory Shoe

7 Battery Checker Button

8. Exposure Compensation Dial

9. Film Rewind Knob4www.butkus.org

10. Film Rewind Crank

11. ASA Film Speed Ring

12. Lens Release Button

13. Self-Timer

14. Self-Timer Start Lever

15. Aperture ring

16. Focusing Ring

17. Film Rewind Stud 

18. Film Chamber 

19. Shutter Curtain 

20. Viewfinder Eyepiece 

21. Sprocket Wheel 

22. Exposure Check Button 

23. Film Take-Up Spool 

24. Release Socket 

25. Camera Back 

26. Film Pressure Plate 4www.butkus.org

27. Motor Drive Coupling Terminal

28. Tripod Socket 

29. Film Drive Coupling 

30. Film Rewind Release Button 

31. Battery Compartment Cover 

32. Memo Holder



HOW TO MOUNT AND REMOVE THE LENS

How to Mount the Lens After removing the camera body cap, set the lens in the mount by matching the red dot on the lens barrel with that on the camera body. Then, while gripping the lens barrel firmly, give it a right turn until it self-locks with a click The method of mounting is the same with all lenses. Improper mounting will result in poor focus and/or exposure.

How to Remove the Lens While keeping the lens release button depressed, turn the lens barrel all the way to the left and lift the lens straight out of the lens mount. · Avoid touching the I inkage systems on the camera body and the lens. · Avoid direct sunlight when interchanging lenses. · To remove or reset the lens cap, press the knobs on both sides of the cap. The lens cap can be set even when a filter is in use.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

	Make sure the battery is installed properly. Without the battery, the shutter system and the exposure control of Your Yashica FR 11 will not function. [1] Open the battery compartment cover on the camera base by turning it in the direction of the arrow with the edge of a coin. ~ [2] Install the battery properly by matching its polarity with the diagram.4www.butkus.org
	[3] After ascertaining that the battery is installed properly, tighten the battery compartment cover securely. · Always use a 6 V silver oxide (Eveready 544, Ucar 544, Mallory PX-28 or equivalent) or 6 V alkaline (Eveready 537, Ucar 537 or equivalent) battery.

Webmaster: these batteries are special order batteries but are available.



BATTERY CHECKING

The shutter will not function when batteries are low. To prevent this, check the battery on the following occasions. · When inserting a new battery · When the camera has been left unused for some length of time. · When otherwise necessary. To Check: Press the battery checker button. If the battery comfirmation lamp illuminates the exposure counter window on the top right hand side of the camera, battery power is sufficient. If the lamp fails to light, replace the battery. (When using a new battery, check first to see that it has been inserted properly before replacing.) · The battery comfirmation lamp also functions to illuminate the exposure counter in poor lighting conditions.

FILM LOADING

Avoid direct sunlight when loading film. Always use a standard 135 film cassette (12, 20, 24 or 36 exposure load). [1] Open the camera back by pulling the film rewind knob all the way out. As soon as the camera back is opened, the exposure counter will reset to 'S' (start) position. [2] Install the casette in the film chamber and push the film rewind knob back in. If it fails to return to its original position immediately, twist back and forth in either direction while pushing, until it slips in place.4www.butkus.org [3] Insert the tip of the film into one of the slots of the take up spool as illustrated. Avoid inserting the film too far.

[4] Slide the film advance lever out past the ridge of the camera with your thumb and advance the film slightly until the sproket teeth properly catch the perforations on the edges of the film. Close the camera back and press until it locks in place. m Fold the film rewind crank out and turn gently in the direction of the arrow to take up film slack. Before advancing the film, set the shutter control dial either to the "B" or to the flash synch (I) setting. Film wind-on may also be performed on AUTO provided it is done in bright light with the lens cap removed. Otherwise attempts to advance the film on AUTO for film wind-on will be hindered be excessively long exposure.

[6] Wind the film advance lever and trip the shutter alternately until the exposure counter reaches '1' (The film rewind knob will rotate counterclockwise when turning the film advance lever if the film is advancing property.) · Film may be advanced either by winding the film advance lever with one full turn or several short strokes. The electromagnetic release will not function, however, until the lever is completely cocked. · The film may also be wound on automatically by using the Yashica Winder unit which is sold as an optional accessory. Detailed instructions for use of the winder are given in the winder instruction booklet.4www.butkus.org Exposure Counter The exposure counter registers the number of exposed frames and is calibrated from 1 to 36 for frame indication, with the numbers 12, 20, 24 and 36 in red to indicate the last frame or respective film rolls. Counter automatically resets to "S" (start) when the camera back is opened.

Memo Holder The memo holder on the rear of the back cover is handy for exposure information. Insert the end of the film box to remind yourself what type of film you are using and how many exposures are on the roll. Setting the film Speed The ASA film speed rating denotes the degree of sensitivity of the film to light. After loading the camera, always make it a point to set the ASA film speed to assure proper exposure. To Set: Lift the ASA film speed ring (surrounding the exposure compensation dial) and turn it until the figure corresponding with the speed rating of the film in use aligns with the orange index. Various ASA film speeds ratings are as follows.

FILM REWIND

When the exposure counter registers the number equivalent to the exposure load of the film in use, avoid advancing the film forcibly. If the perforations of the film tear or the film pulls away from the cassette, it will become impossible to rewind the film. [1] Push in on the film rewind release button on the camera base. It is unnecessary to keep this button depressed all the while during film rewind. [2] Fold out the film rewind crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow to rewind the film.  Pressure will ease up somewhat when the end of the film leaves the tape-up spool. Wind a little further until the crank rotates freely, indicating the film is completely rewound into the cassette. When you are sure the exposed film is completely rewound, open the camera back and remove the film roll. · When the film fails to advance, push the film rewind release button and rewind.4www.butkus.org · Make sure the exposed film is rewound into the film cassette before opening the camera back.

SHUTTER CONTROL DIAL

Shutter speeds are fully automated with the Yashica FR 11. For normal shooting without flash the control dial is set to AUTO. Including AUTO, the dial has the following three settings. AUTO . . . For automatic shutter speed control. Auto exposure control with the FR 11 is aperture perferred: When you preset the number, the camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed. The speed the camera selects is indicated in the viewfinder by pointer index. flash synchronization . . . Set the dial to this setting to synchronize the camera for use in conjunction with an electronic flash unit. (See page 56.) (B) . . . The "B" (bulb) setting is used for exposures in excess of 1 sec. (See page 60.)

VIEWFINDER

[1] split-image [2] Microprism Collar [3] Shutter Speed I ndex [4] Shutter Speed Pointer [5] Overexposure Zone [6] Long exposure Zone

Split-image Microprism
This camera features a dual focusing spot for easy focusing which consist of a diagonal splitimage center with a microprism collar. (See page 34 for focusing details.)

Shuter Speed Pointer
When the exposure check button is depressed, the pointer will indicate the shutter speed to accord with the f-number in use. Exposure is correct if the pointer registers between the 1/1000 sec. and 1 sec. extremes of the index. (See page 40 fo; exposure setting details.)

Overexposure Zone
When the pointer climbs into this zone, the shot will be over-exposed. For adjustment, refer to page 40.

Long Exposure Zone
When the pointer is in this zone light will be sufficient for up to a 4 sec. exposure. (See page 40.)


FOCUSING

Turn the focusing ring while observing the subject in the split-image center spot, microprism collar or matte area of the viewfinder. Split-image Center Spot Precise focus is secured when the images in the diagonal split-image center spot are brought into alignment. Microprism Collar and Matte Area When the multiple glitter disappears in the microprism collar or when the image appears clear and sharp in the matte area, precise focus is secured. · The method of focusing remains the same regardless of whatever lens or accessory is in use. Eyesight Adjustment To permit adjustment of the viewfinder to the eyesight of the individual, eight types of diopter lenes (-5 to +3 diopters) are available.

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