Help on Yashica Lynx 14E

[Gbull]

Just acquired a Yashica 14E and does not know what is the X-M mark with a little push rod either way from X to M marking just below the lens means? Anyone know what is the usage of the X-M?

Thanks

 

[olympusVFRF]

Its because of the type of flash used on the camera:

Types of Flash Sync



X Sync

X sync causes the Xenon electronic flash to burst in synchronization with the full opening of the shutter. For some manual cameras, the X sync speed refers to the maximum speed that the camera can synchronize with the flash.
M Sync

Some older cameras support M sync, which supports flash sync with (now obsolete) medium-speed electric flash bulbs. Because flash bulbs take some time to generate their maximum light output, M-sync is timed to fire the flash slightly earlier, then opening the shutter so as to coincide with that peak output.

 

[Gbull]

Thank for the help.

Just find out that the little red line at the edge of the outer ring of the lens sometime moved with the speed ring? Is that normal or what is the purpose?

 

[jan normandale]

Thank for the help.

Just find out that the little red line at the edge of the outer ring of the lens sometime moved with the speed ring? Is that normal or what is the purpose?

It's probably a marking for "infra red film". Since it's hardly made any longer you don't need to worry about it until you decide to buy IR film. Check back here when you do for more help.

Nice camera and nice lens, now show us some shots.

 

[Gbull]

Thanks.. Just got the camera about 1 hr or so.. Will post some pic later.

 

[SallyShears]

Hello Gbull... Got my 14E right here in hand. I think you are talking about the index mark for the shutter speed ring. Turning my shutter speed ring, the index mark and it's ring are rock-solid. Grab the front-most metal ring on the lens, try to turn it back and forth. Mine is solid. How much does yours move?

Our friend b1bmsgt, right here, knows these cameras very well.

 

[Gbull]

Hi SallyShears... is about quarter of the turn one side and a about 1/2" the other side. Yeah, is the index mark for the speed ring.

 

[SallyShears]

That ring should not be turning. At least, it doesn't on mine.

 

[tomisimpern]

My Lynx took a knock on holiday, and subsequently I got the same issue - it's quite annoying. I also find that the aperture ring sometimes moves with the shutter speed ring - almost like they are linked together like the Ministers are !!
Anyway, I took the lens assembly apart (done it lots of times, sadly) and I can't see why this is happening - the castellated (sp?) nut is held in place by the cut screw, so the whole assembly should keep still. It's for another day - I'm living with it at the moment, but it would be nice to fix.