Yashica Auto Focus

The Yashica Auto Focus is a camera whose origins lie in the late 1970s. It was manufactured by the Japanese company Yashica. A successor model, the Yashica Auto Focus S, appeared at a later date.

The lens on this camera variant is permanently integrated and not interchangeable. The fixed focal length is 38 mm. The maximum aperture is f/2.8.

The 35mm camera features an autofocus function. The distance set on the lens is displayed at the front. The shortest focus distance of this lens is 100 centimeters.

The camera contains a built-in exposure meter. This exposure meter covers an ISO range of 25 to 500. Manual adjustment of the exposure is not provided.

To enable usable shots in low light or unfavorable lighting conditions, the camera has an integrated flash.

The attachment of a tripod supports image stability. There is no port for a cable release. However, mounting points for a carrying strap are integrated into the camera body.

Two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*) are used to power the device. This type of battery is still widely used.

Films for the Yashica Auto Focus

According to the manufacturer’s specifications, the Yashica Auto Focus requires 35mm films for shooting. A wide range of color and black-and-white films in this format is still available.

For color photography, the Kodak Gold 200* is often used. Followers of black-and-white photography preferably use the Ilford Delta 100* black-and-white film. The 35mm format offers a variety of other film manufacturers whose products are compatible with this camera.

The C-41 process is a common method for developing color films. Most photo labs perform this type of film development.

The film negatives of the Yashica Auto Focus have a format of 24 mm x 36 mm. A standard 35mm film typically contains around 36 exposures. The user must manually advance the film, as the camera does not have an automatic film transport motor.