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Manufacturer description #1

ELECTRONIC exposure, ELECTRONIC shutter, ELECTRONIC reliability, ELECTRONIC precision... and you remain in control

Electronic cameras have a lot of advantages. But there are those who still think that electronic SLRs are untried, untested, and yet to be proved - well meet the TL Electro-X and the TL-Electro-X ITS. They have been tried, tested and proved over a period of SIX YEARS. They are so good, so reliable and so robust that we can confidently supply a full TWO year guarantee with every one. And you have the choice of super-sharp f/1.7, f/1.4 or f/1.2 lenses.

And to explode another myth about electronic SLRs - these cameras are not automatics. You remain in control, more precise control than ever before. Choose from the TL-Electro-X ITS which boasts a professional finish of black plastic fused into brass or the TL-Electro-X (chrome) - f/1.7 or f/1.4 - which has a luxury finish in the more traditional style.

Manufacturer description #2

The TL Electro may be all the camera you will ever need. But, for those of you who demand the ultimate, we offer the TL Electro-X. It has a larger brain. In addition to measuring the light, it also controls an electronic shutter. This shutter gives you an infinite number of speeds between 2 sec. and 1/1000 sec. Completely eliminates wheels, gears and springs in the timing section. Electronic timing is not only more accurate, but neither heat of summer or cold of winter affects it to any degree.

Manufacturer description #3

Yashica's new TL Electro-X. The first SLR with an Electronic Exposure Readout System.

Electronic exposure control is here.

And the only Single Lens Reflex that has it is Yashica's new TL Electro X.

It's the easiest way to determine the correct exposure under all light conditions. Indicator lamps in the viewfinder light up when you're over or under-exposed. And they tell when and how to make adjustments so that you'll always get a perfect picture.

Other features: Unique electric operated focal plane shutter with an infinite number of shutter speeds from 2 seconds to 1/1000th; Shock-proof exposure system. Choice of 2 lenses; with Auto-Yashinon DX f/1.7 or Auto Yashinon DX f/1.4.

Manufacturer description #4

Yashica's department of the interior has invented a beauty. The TL Electro-X, first and only 35mm camera with both an Electronic Shutter and an Electronic Exposure Readout System. The most reliable and accurate way of determining the correct exposure there is. Let's compare SLRs:

With the TL Electro-X, you get "over" or "under" readout when exposure needs adjustment. When nothing lights up, shoot - you can't miss. And it's readout system is controlled by solid state circuitry. Nothing can harm it because it has no moving parts.

Not so with other SLRs. They use a delicate meter mechanism with hair coil spring and balanced needle. Vulnerable to shock. Subject to breakage. And aligning a needle under low light conditions can prove to be very difficult.

The TL Electro-X's electronic shutter is also controlled by solid state circuitry. You can select from an infinite number of shutter speeds from two full seconds to 1/1000. And because it is timed electronically, it is QUIET!

The others? They use springs and gears to time their shutters. This limits them to a fixed number of shutter speeds. And, as in any clock work mechanism of this type, periodic maintenance is required to assure accuracy.

Other TL Electro-X features: ASA range from 25-800; reflex view-finder with microscreen focusing spot; multislot spool to end film misloading; mirror lock. Choice of two lenses: with Auto-Yashinon DX f/1.7 or ultra-fast Auto-Yashinon DX f/1.4.

Manufacturer description #5

Yashica's electronic breakthrough - Electronic Exposure Readout has been incorporated in an SLR system camera for the first time! It's the transistorized IC (integrated circuit) in the Yashica TL Electro-X that pinpoints Thru-the-Lens exposure at stopped-down aperture. Indicator arrows in the finder give warning against over and under-exposure, signal how to make corrections. The result - most efficient correct exposure setting under all light conditions. No more eyestraining needle-matching. No chance of the exposure system going out of order due to shock, jolts or exposure to heat or cold, because there are no moving parts, meter-needle or hair coil. The electronically-operated focal plane shutter also works wonders in assuring accurate exposure. It's a unique shutter system providing a range of intermediate speeds between settings - especially important with narrow-latitude color film.

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SHUTTER: Electronically operated focal plane shutter with speeds from B, SLOW (about 2 seconds) to 1/1000 sec.; intermediate shutter speed setting optional; self-timer plus FP-X sync.

EXPOSURE CONTROL: Thru-the-Lens CdS light measuring system; Electronic Exposure Readout (exposure warning arrows suggest exposure corrections); ASA range 25 - 800; a 6V silver oxide battery is used to power the exposure control system and electric-operated focal plane shutter (Eveready No. 544 or equivalent).

VIEWFINDER: Reflex viewfinder with microprism focusing spot, ground-glass collar for depth of field analysis; focusing from 0.5 meter (1.75 feet) to infinity; exposure warning lamps visible in the viewfinder.

FILM TRANSPORT: Ratchet-type, single-stroke film advance lever; automatic resetting exposure counter.

OTHER FEATURES: Battery checker, Mirror lock, Direct contact shoe, Multi-slot take-up spool for easy and fast loading.

Manufacturer description #6

The TL ELECTRO-X offers the same features and performance standards as the all-black TL ELECTRO-X ITS. The only difference lies in the exterior finish of the camera body and standard lens barrel.

It incorporates the unique Thru-the-Lens IC Exposure Readout System for spot-on exposure control, electronically-operated vertical run metal focal plane shutter with infinite speeds from 1/1000 sec. down to about 2 seconds. The shutter operation is controlled by the IC Computer Brain.

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