Kyocera FX-3 Super 2000 Film Camera

The Yashica FX3 is a really sweet little camera. It has a fully mechanical shutter and timer. The 3V battery operates the light meter only. This is very handy if you are doing long exposures (moonlight, night city, etc..). Also a bonus for travelling. You can still shoot at all speeds if your battery dies. The best features are its super light weight and compatability with all Yashica/Contax Carl Zeiss lenses. I have 2 as backups to much more expensive cameras. Normally backup cameras get little use. In this case they are so light and inexpensive not to mention dependable, I use them all the time. One last feature that should be mentioned is the timer. The timer has a mirror lock-up function. This is a feature all SLR cameras should have. At slow exposure times just set the timer, push the shutter release, and the mirror locks in up position until after shutter fires. This reduces vibration and makes for a sharper shot. Most pros will not purchase a camera without MLU. And most consumer grade cameras don't have it, making this a great extra on the FX3. The light meter has an led over/on/under in viewfinder. Yashica made a couple versions of this camera. My experience has been better with the earlier version. On two of the later ones I have come across. The mirror has fallen out of alignment. The earlier has the poor quality leatherette that Kyocera put many of its cameras. Once you peal of the outer flaking layer however the base fabric makes a nice grip. The FX3 is a great camera at a great price.

There are two models of this camera,they look alike but take different batteries one takes 1 6v the other (2) 1.5v (3v) the 6v battery will fit in the (2) 1.5v (3v) battery compartment the higher voltage will damage the electronics in the 3v camera.The cover for the battery compartment will loosen an fall off, replacements are very hard to find,other wise they are very rugged cameras.

great for learning students and for someone who wants the perfect picture! the camera is great for anyone who wants to use 35mm film, takes amazing blank and whites!!