YASHICAMAT M
SECOND SECTION
MAGNIFYING GLASS - Assures more accurate focusing
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(A) Raise the Magnifying Glass by pressing the front of the Focusing Hood Cover inward, holding the Focusing Hood so that it does
not close.
When using the Magnifying Glass, place your eye as close to the Magnifying Glass as possible.
(B) Always make sure that you have first lowered the Magnifying Glass before closing the Focusing Hood |
Sight your Subject through the Sports Finder Window.
(A) Depress the Focusing Hood Cover until it clicks into place. Lift the Yashica
to your eye level.
(B) Push the Release Button to closing the Hood cover.4www.butkus.org
TAKING FLASH PICTURES
Your Yashicamat offers M-X synchro niza tion
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Correct exposures for flash pictures will be obtained easily and correctly by consulting the guide numbers printed on the package of
the flash bulbs.
When taking color flash pictures you may need filters or hove to use proper bulbs according to the type of films (Day-light or Tungsten) you ore using. |
FLASH PICTURES
Your camera dealer will be glad to supply the proper flash attachment for your camera.
As you become more proficient at taking pictures, you will want to acquire accessories that increase the versatility of your
YashicaMat. One of the first accessories you will want will be a flash unit.
Your Yashica is ready and waiting. Synchronization for flash is built-in. A standard PC connector plugs into the flash terminal.
The battery case is attached to the camera via an arm that screws. into the tripod socket.
| Selector Position | M | X | X |
| Bulb used | Medium Peak | Short Peak | Medium Peak |
| Shutter Speed | Any Speed | 1/60 or slower | 1/30 or slower when using self timer
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Do not use short Peak Bulb with "M" M' Synchronization.
Move the selector to X position when using Electronic Flash
Cable Release
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A standard, overlap-type Cable Release can be fitted to your Yashica. Simply unscrew the Shutter Release Ring and Screw in the Cable Release. Your camera dealer will supply the proper Cable Release for your camera. See left Picture.4www.butkus.org |
SELF-TIMER
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For taking self-portraits or group pictures, you have about 8 seconds to get into the picture. Therefore your camera must be mounted on a tripod or brace to prevent a blurred picture. |
Caution! Be sure to move the synchra selector to the X position
when using Self-timer.
ASA SPEED INDICATOR
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The ASA speed dial on the focuing knob is to keep record of your film speed. Turn dial to your film speed number. |
UNLOADING THE FILM
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After all 12 pictures have been token, wind the Film Transport Crank about 6 times to take up the remaining film. Some times the crank may catch when the film comes to the end of the spool. In that case don't forcefully turn the crank; just open the camera and remove the film. The tail end of the film has stuck to the slot of the spool.4www.butkus.org |
In addition to focusing, there ore two other basic adjustments on any fine camera the LENS APERTURE or OPENING and the
SHUTTER SPEED.
THE LENS OPENING
The lens opening controls the amount of light that will pass through the lens onto the light sensitive film. Your
Yashicamat, with its
Yashinon lens, offers openings at f 3.5, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22.
Notice that the lower the number, the larger the opening. F 3.5 is the largest opening, f 22 the smallest.
To set the lens opening, move the Aperture Control Wheel to the desired number on the Aperture Scale.
SHUTTER SPEED
The Shutter Speed controls the duration of the exposure. Shutter speeds on this camera with its fine Copal Shutter are 1, 1/2 1/4
1,8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 of as second and B. The 'B' setting is for taking pictures with an exposure longer that 1
second. Use a Tripod or Brace when using B. When you press the Shutter Release Bu ton on the 'B' setting the shutter stays open
until you release pressure on the button. It is advisable to set the shutter speed before you cock the shutter at all times.
| Camera may be Hand Held | Use a Tripod or Brace | ||
| Average Pictures | Action Pictures | Time Exposure | Slow speeds |
| 1/30 1/60 1/125 | 1/250 1/500 | 'B' | 1 sec 1,'2 1/4 1/8 1/15 |
EXPOSURE
Exposure means finding the right combination of lens-opening (aperture) and shutter speed in relation to the sensitivity (ASA) of
your film. (ASA) indicates American Standard Association. For example, if you are using a film of ASA 200 (TRI-X type) sensitivity
your correct exposure will be according to the following table
DAYLIGHT EXPOSURE TABLE
Your shutter speed will be 1/125 with aperture numbers shown below.
| Bright Sun | Hazy Sun | Cloudy-Bright | Cloudy-Dull or Open Shade (4) | |
| Light Subject (1) | f/32 | f/22 | f/16 | f/11 |
| Average Subjects (2) | f/22 | f/16 | f/11 | f/8 |
| Dark Subject (3) | f/16 | f/11 | f/8 | f/5.6 |
(1) Light Subjects: Distant landscapes, near-by people with sea, beach and snow
scene. in the background.
(2) Average Subjects: Near-by people, houses, gardens, buildings and places not
in the shade. Advisable to use this class when
light and dark objects are in about equal proportions.
(3) Dark Subjects: People in cork clothing: trees, flowers, animals and large buildings,
(4) Open Shade: Subjects shaded from the sun but lighted by a wide area of open
sky. The less the open sky the larger the lens opening.
If you are using on ASA 100 film, you will make a larger lens-opening or lower your shutter speed (1/ 60)
But if you never want to make a mistake, use an exposure meter. Be sure to consult your
local camera dealer.
DEPTH-OF-FIELD
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When you focus the camera a subject there is is certain distance in front and back back of subject within which other objects will
also appear sharp. This is known as the " Depth-of-Field", and it varies with the lens aperture. The smaller the aperture the greater
the Depth-of-Field; it is much larger at f 22 than at f: 3.5.4www.butkus.org
At the focusing knob is a scale which will indicate the Depth-of-Field when the camera is focused at various distances. You will notice that an either side of the f :3.5 figure is a of numbers which represent lens apertures. When the camera is focused on your subject look for the aperture you are using on either side of the scale to determine the Depth-of-Field. Thus, if the camera is focused at 10 feet and the lens aperture is f/8 the Depth-of-Field (area in which all objects are sharp) is from about 8 to 13 ft. |
You can also use the depth-of-field score to use your Yashica as a fixed-focus camera. In this case set the infinity mark on the
distance scale opposite the lens aperture being used. If the aperture is f: 8 you will notice that all objects from about 25 feet to
infinity will be sharp.
REVIEW:
a. Select your exposure combination
b. Set the lens opening aperture)
c. Set the shutter speed
d. Wind the crank downward to advance the film
e. Wind the crank upward d to cock the shutter
f. Compose (on the ground gloss or through the sports finder)
g. Take the picture
h. Replace the crank in its Rest
FILTERS
Your Yashicamat accepts sunshades and filter's adapter rings in convenient Bayonet mounts that readily fasten to the 'taking' lens.
A complete range of filters and supplementary lenses are available in the popular Series V size Boy mm 30.4www.butkus.org
Initially, you will find a yellow filter ideal for bringing out clouds in landscape pictures and for general uses. As you become more
advanced, you may want to use various filters, such as orange, green, etc. for different effects. Your camera dealer will give you
complete information.
Notice!
Be sure to replace the lens Cap when your camera is not in use. Keep your camera away from dust and moisture. For cleaning
the lens surface to remove dust or dirt, always wipe very lightly by using clean gauze or lens cleaning cloth. Do not wipe the lens
with a dirty handkerchief. When you are not using your camera for a long period do not leave the shutter set.