Yashica fx-3 super 2000 withyashica ml 50mm f/1.9 - fully tested mechanical 35mm

3 A beautiful opportunity for anyone looking for a true mechanical 35mm SLR in remarkably well-preserved condition. This Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 is paired with the excellent Yashica ML 50mm f/1.9 standard lens, creating a compact, lightweight and extremely enjoyable setup for everyday film photography. The camera is in remarkable cosmetic condition for its age, exactly as shown in the high-definition photographs. Both the camera body and lens have been carefully tested and are operating excellently. What makes the FX-3 Super 2000 particularly attractive today is its simplicity. The shutter is fully mechanical, so the camera itself does not depend on batteries to take photographs. The two easily available LR44 batteries are required only for the built-in light meter. Even without batteries, the photographer can continue shooting completely manually. Another major advantage is the Contax/Yashica C/Y lens mount. This gives the camera access not only to Yashica ML lenses but also to the highly regarded Carl Zeiss lenses produced for the Contax/Yashica system, making the FX-3 Super 2000 an affordable entrance into one of the most respected manual-focus lens systems of the film era. The Super 2000 version is particularly desirable because its mechanical shutter reaches 1/2000 second, an improvement over the earlier FX-3 models. This gives the photographer greater flexibility when using faster film or wider apertures in bright daylight. Professional Testing Completed This camera has not simply been checked to see whether it fires. I have carried out a series of practical tests before offering it for sale: - Shutter accuracy tested with a professional shutter-speed tester. All shutter speeds were checked and are operating accurately. - Built-in light meter tested against a professional external light meter and found to be giving accurate readings. - Film advance, shutter release and mechanical operation are working correctly. - The Yashica ML 50mm f/1.9 lens has smooth manual focusing. - The aperture ring operates smoothly through its full range. - The aperture blades respond quickly and close correctly. - The optical elements are free from fungus and haze. - The camera's light seals are in excellent condition, including the rear sealing areas and internal front/mirror-area foam. The lens is also in excellent optical condition. There is one very small speck of dust visible toward the rear optical area, something completely normal in a vintage interchangeable lens and which does not affect image quality. The focusing screen also contains a few very small dust particles. These are visible only when looking through the viewfinder and have absolutely no effect on the photograph, since the focusing screen is not part of the optical path that exposes the film. Yashica ML 50mm f/1.9 The included Yashica ML 50mm f/1.9 is an excellent match for this camera. A 50mm lens gives the classic natural perspective associated with traditional 35mm photography and is ideal for street photography, portraits, travel, everyday shooting and learning manual photography. Its relatively bright f/1.9 maximum aperture also makes it suitable for available-light photography and gives the photographer the ability to create attractive background separation when shooting closer subjects. The Yashica ML series is particularly appreciated because these lenses were designed for the same Contax/Yashica system that also hosted Carl Zeiss optics, making this a very interesting lens family for anyone building a C/Y collection. A Camera Made for Film Photography There is very little between the photographer and the photograph with the FX-3 Super 2000. You choose the shutter speed, set the aperture, focus manually and advance the film yourself. It is exactly the tactile, deliberate experience that makes mechanical film photography so enjoyable. At the same time, the built-in light meter makes it approachable even for somebody beginning with manual exposure. With its compact size, mechanical reliability, 1/2000s shutter, C/Y lens compatibility and beautifully simple controls, the FX-3 Super 2000 remains one of the most appealing traditional SLRs for photographers who actually want to shoot film rather than simply display a vintage camera. Considering its remarkable cosmetic condition, professionally tested shutter speeds, accurate light meter, excellent light seals and excellent Yashica ML 50mm lens, this is a particularly attractive example and a wonderful opportunity to own a complete, ready-to-use classic mechanical Yashica setup. Camera and lens are fully tested and working excellently. Battery: 2 × LR44 for the light meter only. The mechanical shutter operates without batteries.