Yashica FX-103 Program and Lens Test

[farlymac]

Just checking out the operations on a “new to me” camera. I used the Program feature for one shot, then went manual for the rest of the roll of Kodak Ektar 100. The meter was consistently a half stop off, unless the camera was pointed in the opposite direction the light was coming from. The closer one pointed to a light source, the more it over exposed. It was never more than two stops though, so very manageable in post.

See all 27 photos and commentary at the link after these sample photos.

MillMountain by br1078phot, on Flickr

Big and Little by br1078phot, on Flickr

Kerrs Creek Garage by br1078phot, on Flickr

Cows In The Creek by br1078phot, on Flickr

Preston Street Spring Color by br1078phot, on Flickr

Hiding The Past In Plain Sight by br1078phot, on Flickr

See the rest of the photos at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7699588@N07/sets/72157651955804796/

PF

 

[oftheherd]

Nice photos. I always enjoy your photos of your area.

If you were only 1/2 stop off into the light, I would say things were good. I have several FX103s. I got my first one to replace the Contax 139Q. I liked is so well, I got 3 more as backups before coming across a Contax 167mt at a good price.

If you have any, try some of the better Yashica lenses.

 

[farlymac]

Nice photos. I always enjoy your photos of your area.

If you were only 1/2 stop off into the light, I would say things were good. I have several FX103s. I got my first one to replace the Contax 139Q. I liked is so well, I got 3 more as backups before coming across a Contax 167mt at a good price.

If you have any, try some of the better Yashica lenses.

Thanks, Herd. I guess I should have said it was always at least a half stop over, and worse as you pointed towards the light.

I've been wanting to get some ML primes, but circumstances haven't been good to be going down that road yet. One of these days...

PF