Yashica FX-103 Program and Lens Test

[PFMcFarland]

Just checking out the operations on a “new to me” camera. I used the Program feature for one shot, then went manual for the rest of the roll of Kodak Ektar 100. The meter was consistently a half stop off, unless the camera was pointed in the opposite direction the light was coming from. The closer one pointed to a light source, the more it over exposed. It was never more than two stops though, so very manageable in post.

See all 27 photos and commentary at the link after these sample photos.


Mill Mountain by br1078phot, on Flickr



Big and Little by br1078phot, on Flickr



Kerrs Creek Garage by br1078phot, on Flickr



Cows In The Creek by br1078phot, on Flickr



Preston Street Spring Color by br1078phot, on Flickr



Hiding The Past In Plain Sight by br1078phot, on Flickr

See the rest of the photos at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7699588@N ... 955804796/

PF

[minoly]

Great subjects for your test. The lens and film seem to have worked well together to catch the feel of the places and season. Any idea why Yashica would come up with that zoom range?

Bill Delehanty

[PFMcFarland]

Thanks, Bill. There are many factors that come into play when a company designs a lens, such as what people want, what can you make people think they want, what the price point is going to be, can you actually design a lens to a certain specification, will your customers try to hang you from the yardarm if you bring it to market, and so on. I blame Nikon taking the lead for the 42mm end, and just plain cheapness on Kyocera's part for the 70mm end.

PF