3.3. 107MP, 108MP, 109MP
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This article is from the Yashica SLR FAQ, by cg@evrl.xs4all.nl (Cees de Groot) with numerous contributions by others.
3.3. 107MP, 108MP, 109MP
The 109MP is a body with a built-in motorwinder. As full details can
be found on Yashica's website under
http://www.yashica.com/yashica/slr/109multi/109multi.html, I won't
repeat them here (as long as above link stays intact).
The next paragraphs are verbatim copies of mails I received on these
bodies. I'll edit them when I have time...
Marcus Hanke: Unfortunately the next Yashica SLR I have more detailed
informations about is the 109 Multi Program: Its aperture-priority
mode ranges from 16-1/2000 sec., flash sync 1/90, manual 1-1/2000
(strange, isn't it: the 1/1000 sec- FX-D had a flash sync faster than
the 1/2000-109!); again standard and HP-program mode (see FX-103); DX-
coding (no manual override possible); no real exposure compensation
(only a +1.5-button), AE-lock; viewfinder information: Only four LED-
symbols for over/under and correct exposure, flash; integrated winder
(1.3fps) with motorized film rewinding (the previous F-108 had manual
rewind), back interchangeable for databack.
Andrew: I now know something of that Yashica TR-7000 I mentioned to
you before... In desperation I called Yashica in New Jersey and
asked. The Camera is in fact the European version of the FX-107, and
it is very similiar to the Yashica FX-109MP. Based upon my
conversation with Yashica about the only difference I could determine
is that it has a NON-metered Manual mode in addition to the Program
mode. The lack of a manual light meter is in fact probably the reason
for it's early demise and subsequent replacement by the FX-109MP.
When you get around to upgrading the FAQ you may want to include some
of this info in it. I will also send off a slightly edited version
this E-mail to your Digest so others can read it.
Bob: I have a Yashica TR7000 and as far as I can tell, it's the same
camera as the MP107, and I may want to sell it (new condition) as I
don't use it. Mine came with a 50mm f2.0 lens.
The button near the shutter release is the self timer switch. The
camera has three program modes (normal, slow, and high speed) as well
as manual mode. In the manual mode, there is no metering. The button
on the side of the lens mount is for back light compensation. The
lens mount is metal while a lot of the body is plastic.
It's very similar to the MP109, but the film rewind is manual instead
of motorized. A manual is available from John Craig.
Andrew: Copied and Edited From the Yashica 1996 Catalogue
108 Multi-Program, Motor-Driven SLR, Multi-mode LED display - DX film
setting (ISO 25-3200) Normal program mode, high speed program mode,
aperture priority AE mode, manual exposure mode, manual flash mode CPU
controlled timing precision with a maximum 1/2000 sec. shutter speed.
Built-in auto-winding with auto load/automatic film advancing to the
first frame. Exposure compensation for back-fit subjects.
109 Multi-Program, Motor-Driven SLR, Multi-mode LED display - DX film
setting (ISO 25-3200) Normal program mode, high speed program mode,
aperture priority AE mode, manual exposure mode, manual flash mode
Automatic film rewind CPU controlled timing precision with a maximum
1/2000 sec. shutter speed. Built-in auto- winding with auto
load/automatic film advancing to the first frame Exposure compensation
for back-lit subjects.
Lenses Currently Available (As of 1996)
MC 75- 200mm Macro
MC 28-80mm
MC 35-70mm
ML 50mm 1.9 Lens
FX Series Case
Case for 108 & 107
Case for 109
CS-15 Electronic Flash,
CS-140 Flash
CS-220 Auto Flash
Neal Zondlo: I have a Yashica 108MP, and can tell you that there is
really only 1 difference as far as I can tell between the 108MP I have
and the description of the 109MP on the Yashica website. Whereas the
109MP has motorized film rewind, the 108MP has a crank for manual film
rewind. Everything else (1/90 flash sync, manual 1 - 1/2000 s
exposure, +1.5 EV backlight compensation, auto 16s - 1/2000 s
exposure, bulb, 1/90, aperture-priority, program and high-speed
program exposure modes, motorized film advance, hot shoe, electronic
cable release attachment, auto DX sensing ISO 25-3200 in full stop
increments, 10s self-timer, TTL metering light display) seems
identical between their description of the MP109 and the reality of my
MP108.
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