Yashica MAT-124G User manual

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS (page 1)
1 - ASA Film Speed Indicator
2 - ASA Film Speed Setting
Wheel
3 - Neckstrap Eyelet
4 - Exposure Counter
5 - Exposure Load Reminder
Window
6 - Aperture/Shutter Speed
indicator window
7 - Shutter Speed Control
Dial
8 - Film Wind Crank-Handle
9 - Shutter Locking Lever
10 - Shutter Release Button
11 - Sportsfinder Frame
12 - Exposure Indicator
Window
13 - CdS Light Acceptor
14 - Flash Contact
15 - Viewing Lens
16 - Aperture Control Dial
17 - Taking Lens
18 - Back Cover Latch
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS (page 3)

19 - Accessory Shoe
20 - Spool Holder
Knob
21 - Focusing Knob
22 - MX Flash
Synchronizer
Selector
23 - Battery
Compartment
Cover
24 - Spool Holder
Knob
25 - Self-Timer Lever
26 - Film Pressure
Plate (for both
12 and 24
exposures)
27 - "Start" Mark
for 24 exposure
load
28 - Spool Push
Spring
29 - "Start" Mark for
12 exposure
load
FEATURES (page 5)
Type: Twin-lens reflex camera accepting either 120 (12 exposures) or 220 (24 exposures)
Film.
Lens: YASHINON 80 mm F3.5 lens composed of 4 elements in 3 groups.
Shutter: COPAL-SV shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/500 sec. and B; built-in self-timer; MX
flash synchronizer selector; shutter locking device.
Finder: YASHINON 80 mm F2.8 viewing lens; Fresnel field lens for corner-to-corner
brightness; 3X magnifying lens for critical focusing; eye-level sports-finder frame
incorporated in the viewfinder hood.
Exposure meter: Built-in match-needle type CdS meter based on preselection of shutter
speed, film speed range from ASA 25 to 400; meter switch coupled to viewfinder
hood; operates on 1.3V mercury battery.
Film advance: Crank-handle film advance with automatic film stop; simultaneously charges
the shutter for the next exposure; automatic resetting exposure counter registers the
number of exposed frames.
Focusing: Extra-large knob extends or retracts the front panel to secure focus on the
subject; distance scale calibrated in both feet and meters (3.3 ft to infinity; 1 m to
infinity).
Other features: Aperture scale from F3.5 to F32; adjustable film pressure plate usable with
both 12 and 24 exposure load films; exposure load reminder window; threaded cable
release socket; hinged back cover; bayonet-type filter mount accepting 30 mm fil-
ters.
Dimensions: 77 x 148 x 101 mm.
Weight: 1,100 grams.
BATTERY LOADING (page 9)

1 - Open the Battery Compartment Cover holding with finger and
by turning it counter-clockwise.
This camera uses a 1.3 V mercury battery to power its exposure
meter. Use either Mallory PX-13B. Eveready EPX-13 or
equivalent.
2 - Install a 1.3 V mercury battery to power the exposure meter, as
illustrated.

CORRECT EXPOSURE SETTING (1) (page 11 & 13)
1 - Turn the ASA Film Speed Setting Wheel until the figure
denoting the ASA rating of the film in use aligns with the red
indicator in the ASA Film Speed Indicator Window.
2 - Center the desired shutter speed in the Shutter Speed
Indicator Window by turning the Shutter Speed Control Dial. The
exposure meter pointer in the Exposure Indicator Window is
coupled to the shutter mechanism and will shift in either direction
when the shutter speed is adjusted.
3 - The exposure meter begins to function when the focusing
hood is set upright by lifting it up gently with your fingertip.

* When the camera is to be left unused, fold the focusing hood.
This will switch off the meter and prevent draining of battery
power.
CORRECT EXPOSURE SETTING (2) (page 15 & 17)
4 - Turn the Aperture Control Dial and coincide the yellow follower
needle (coupled to the aperture mechanism) with the red meter pointer
(coupled to the shutter mechanism), both visible in the Exposure
Indicator Window.
* The correct combination of the shutter speed and lens aperture can
be seen in the Shutter Speed and Aperture Indicator Windows.

* When the yellow follower needle (Y) perfectly
coincides with the meter pointer (I), it signifies that
THE CAMERA is set for correct exposure. The
proper combination of the shutter speed and
aperture is shown in the Shutter Speed and
Aperture Indicator Windows.
* If the yellow follower needle fails to align with the
meter pointer, alter the shutter speed setting by
turning the Shutter Speed Control Dial in either
direction. If the two needles fail to match even when
both the shutter speed and aperture settings are
changed, it means that correct exposure cannot be
obtained under the prevailing light condition.
ASA FILM SPEED RATING
ASA rating indicates the sensitivity of the emulsion of
the film and is clearly imprinted on the box or
instructions which come with the film.
ASA FILM SPEED SCALE (MAT124G)
ASA253240506480100125160200250320400
DIN 151617181920 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Set desired shutter speed by turning shutter speed control
dial. To determine Aperture control dial and align yellow
follower needle with the red meter pointer.
SHUTTER SPEED
Light Condition Average Subject
Bright sun
Cloudy bright
Heavy overcast or rain
Indoor
Special conditions
1/500 - 1/250
1/250 - 1/125
1/60 - 1/30
1/30 sec. or slower
1 sec. or B

ASA - EMPFINDLICHKEITSWERTE
Die ASA-Zahl gibt die Empfindlichkeit der verwendeten
Filmemulsion an. Sie ist auf den Filmpackungen
angegeben. Die nicht bezifferten Zwischenpunkte
entsprechen den folgenden ASA - Werten :(Tabelle :
ASA FILM SPEED SCALE)
MAT124G
ASA253240506480100125160200250320400
DIN 151617181920 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Man stelle zuerst die VerschluBzeit ein und justiere
danach durch Blendenverstellung den gelben
Nachfuhrzeiger.
VerschluBzeiten
Lichtverhaltnisse fur normale Objekte
Heller Sonnenschein
Leicht bewolkt,aber hell
Dunkle Wolken/Regen
Innenaufnahmen
Besondere Aufnahmen
1/500 - 1/250 Sekunde
1/250 - 1/125 Sekunde
1/60 - 1/30 Sekunde
1/30 Sek. und langer
1 Sek. oder
B-Einstellung

FOCUSING (page 21)
The camera features a magnifying lens for critical focusing which
springs up into position when the sportsfinder frame section of
the Focusing Hood is pushed in slightly.
To focus, turn the Focusing Knob while observing the image
of your subject produced on the Focusing Screen. After
focusing, compose your picture.
FOCUSING (page 23)

In focus
THE CAMERA is in focus when the
image on the Focusing Screen appears
clear and crisp.
Out of focus
Your subject will appear blurred pn the
Focusing Screen when it is out of focus.
FILM LOADING (page 25)

1 - The Back Cover will spring open when the Back Cover Locking
Ring is turned in the direction of the "O" (Open).
Note - The exposure counter resets automatically to "S" (Start)
wwhen the Back Cover is opened.
2 - Pull out the Upper Spool Holder Knob and place the empty
spool in the Take-Up Spool Chamber. After the Take-Up Spool is
set properly in the camera, return the Spool Holder Knob to its
original position.
FILM LOADING (page 27)

When loading a 120 film (12 exposures), hold the back
cover with both hands and slide the Film Pressure
Plate with your thumbs until it clicks into position and
the sign 12 EX. (in green) appears in the window in the
middle of the plate. When loading a 220 film (24
exposures) hold the back cover with both hands and
slide the Film Pressure Plate with your thumbs until it
clicks into position and the sign 24 EX. (in red) appears
in the window in the middle of the plate.
Cautions:
When sliding the Film Pressure Plate from 12 EX. to 24
EX., or vice versa, use both hands and then check if
the plate spring is working properly by depressing the
plate once or twice.
Uneven film feeding and poor focusing may result if the
Film Pressure Plate is not properly positioned.
FILM LOADING continued (page 29)

4 - Place the new roll of film in the lower film chamber while
pulling out the Lower Spool Holder Knob. Also make sure that the
Lower Spool Holder is returned to its original position after
loading the film.
5 - Draw out the film leader gently and introduce its tip straight
and amply into the slot on the spindleof the Take-up Spool. The
film may fail to advance if the film leader is not inserted properly
into the slot.
6 - After ascertaining that the trimmed edge of the film leader
rests flush against the edge of the slot, turn the Film Wind
Crank-handle gently in the direction of the arrow and check
whether the film is advancing properly.
FILM LOADING continued (page 31)
7 - Continue winding the film until the "start" mark on the film
leader paper lines up with the GREEN triangular "start" mark for
120 film.

OR - Continue winding the film until the "start" mark on the film
leader paper lines up with the RED triangular "start" mark for 220
film.
FILM LOADING continued (page 33)
8 - Then, close the Back Cover and turn the Back Cover
Locking Ring toward "C" (close) while pressing the cover.
(When closing the Back Cover, see that the lug on the body
rests properly in the slot on the Back Cover Latch).
9 - The letter "S" appears in the Exposure Counter during the
film loading operation. After closing the Back Cover, wind the
Crank-handle until the figure "1" appears in the Exposure
Counter Window.

FILM WIND CRANK-HANDLE (page 35)
1 - First, turn the Crank-handle all the way in a clockwise motion
(toward "1").
2 - Then, wind it all the way in a counter-clockwise motion
(toward "2") to charge the shutter.
Caution : In case of slow shutter speeds ( 1 sec. to 1/50 sec.)
make sure the shutter mechanism completes its function before
winding the film.
EXPOSURE LOAD REMINDER WINDOW (page 37)
When the back
cover is closed,
the exposure load
reminder window
will show "12 EX"
(green) in case of
120 film, and "24
EX" (red) in case
of 220 film, to
check the
exposure load of
the film in use.
FILM TYPE INDICATOR WINDOW (page 39)

After loading the film, turn the Film Type Indicator as illustrated,
so that the letters equivalent to the film type in use are indicated
in the window.
...Reversal type color film for daylight
...Negative type color film for daylight
...Reversal type color film for tungsten lamp
...Black and White film
...When the film is not loaded in the camera, set the indicator to "EMPTY"
FILM UNLOADING (page 41)
1 - When the figure "12" appears in the exposure counter
window, it signifies that the full length of the film has been
exposed. Another wind of the crankhandle will set the exposure
counter between "12" and "13", but continue winding until the
crank-handle turns freely without tension.

OR - When the figure "24" appears in the exposure counter
window, it signifies that the full length of the film has been
exposed. Another wind of the crank-handle will bring out the
(circle?) mark in the window, but continue winding until the
crankhandle turns freely without tension.
FILM UNLOADING (page 43)
2 - Open the Back Cover by turning the Back Cover Locking Ring
in the direction of "O" (open).
3 - Pull out the Upper Spool Holder Knob and take out the
exposed film from the film chamber. Paste the seal to prevent
recoiling and wrap the film in light-proof paper.

* - To minimize the trouble in loading your next film, it is advisable
to take out the empty spool from the lower film chamber and to
set it in the upper chamber immediately after unloading the
exposed film.
SHUTTER LOCKING LEVER (page 45)
The Shutter Locking Lever located on the base of the Shutter
Release Button offers an effective provision against accidental
tripping of the shutter. To lock the shutter, shift the Shutter
Locking Lever and align it with "L" (Lock).

TIPS ON BETTER PICTURE TAKING (page 47)
Color Photography
For best results in color photography, see that your subject
receives the light directly from the front. The even distribution of
light over the entire subject area will assure better color
balance.
Shooting Open Scenes
When shooting landscapes or other open scenes, the use of a
lens hood is recommended to ward off extraneous reflected
light.
Shooting Backlighted Subjects
The CdS exposure meter built into the camera is designed to
make automatic compensation for exposure when shooting
against light, therefore, take the exposure reading in the
normal way.
In case you wish to bring out your main subject brighter,
approach your subject and set the exposure accordingly.
USE OF FILTER (page 49)
When shooting under blazing sunlight or photographing snow or
beach scenes, the use of a filter is recommended to assure better
overall effect.
When using filter, make compensation for exposure according to
the filter factor. (For instance, double the exposure when a Y2
filter is mounted over the taking lens).
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In case the correct combination of shutter speed and aperture is 1/250 sec. and F8, turn the Aperture Control
Dial and set the lens aperture to F5.6 when using the Y2 filter.

B (BULB) EXPOSURE CABLE RELEASE (page 57)
At "B" (Bulb) setting, the shutter remains open over the duration
the Shutter Release Button is depressed. This setting is used for
long exposures under subdued light conditions or in shooting
fireworks, etc.
When shooting at 1/30 sec. or slower shutter speeds or making B
(bulb) exposures, it is advisable to mount the camera on a tripod
and to use a cable release to prevent erratic movement of the
camera during exposure. To mount the cable release, screw it
into the Cable Release Socket on the Shutter Release Button.
DEPTH OF FIELD (page 59)