Yashica J-7

35mm MF film SLR camera • Discontinued

Announced:
· 1966
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
System:
· Yashica M42 (1961)

Specification

Format:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Film type:	135 cartridge-loaded film
Mount and Flange focal distance:	M42 [45.5mm]
Shutter:
Type:	Focal-plane
Model:	Mechanical
Speeds:	1 - 1/1000 + B
Exposure:
Exposure metering:	Through the separate window
Exposure modes:	Manual
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	<No data>
Dimensions:	<No data>

Manufacturer description

HOW DO YOU MAKE A FIRST-CLASS 'SLR' EVEN BETTER?

HERE'S HOW YASHICA HAVE DONE IT

The new camera is the Yashica J-7, a logical development of the highly successful Yashica J-5.

It has all the proven features of the J-5 plus some added refinements of its own.

Check them below, then compare the J-7 with other 35mm single-lens reflex cameras and see how much more value you get for your money.

J-5 FEATURES RETAINED

Screw-thread lens mount lets you use a wide variety of lenses by Yashica and other manufacturers.
Instant-return mirror.
Micro-grid spot for needle-sharp focussing.
Quiet, efficient focal plane shutter up to 1/1000th second.
Ultra-sensitive CdS exposure-meter.
Built-in self-timer - lets you take your own picture.

NEW J-7 FEATURES

Standard lens: high-speed, ultra-sharp, colour-corrected f1.7 or f1.4 Yashinon DX, fully automatic diaphragm, focussing as close as 19.5 inches without accessories.
Wider range of superb Yashinon lenses, from 35mm to 800mm, including a fabulous 90-190mm zoom lens.
Slow shutter speeds extended to one full second.
CdS meter now has on-off switch.
Special new take-up spool simplifies and speeds up film loading.

From the editor

A further revision of the J-5 with the match-needle exposure metering and a new f/1.4 normal lens. The metering cell was still mounted on the camera's front face.

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