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Yashica MG-1 Catalog

Features
Lens; Yashinon f/2.8 45mm lens composed of four elements in three groups.
Shutter; Electronic-controlled leaf-type shutter with continuously variable speeds from 1/500 sec. to about 2 seconds; built-in self-timer; direct X contact shoe. Shutter speed sets automatically at 1/30 sec. when Auto lever is adjustable to flash setting.
Exposure Control; Fully automatic 'Top-Eye' CdS exposure control; precise shutter speed assuring correct exposure is set automatically through preselection of exposure symbol (lens aperture); EV range from EV2 to 17 (ASA 100); ASA range from ASA 25; to 800; exposure indicator lamps in viewfinder and on camera top-yellow signalling slow shutter speed and red warning against over-exposure.
Viewfinder; Bright frame finder with parallax correction marks; shows yellow and red exposure indicator arrows.
Focusing; Focus secured through superimposition of two identical images by rotating the focusing ring; distance scale from 1 meter (3.3 ft) to infinity; depth-of-field scale.
Film Advance; Single action film advance lever advances the exposed frame, charges the shutter and registers count of exposure.
Power Source; One 5.6V mercury battery (Eveready E164, UCAR E 164, Mallory PX32 or equivalent.)
Other Features; Multi-slot take-up spool for easy film loading; auto-resetting exposure counter; crank-handle film rewind. Accepts 55 mm screw-in type filter and 75 mm slip-on type lens shade.
Size and Weight; 140.6 x 72 x 82 mm; 620 grams (w/o battery).


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