How to load a 35mm film cassette, how to dismount and mount lenses and other essentials
After I had made the Virtual Camera Museum video series I was surprised to see that so many people are still interested in analog photography nowadays. So I thought maybe I could make a little filming and editing exercise concerning some essential issues of handling an old, mechanical, analog camera. The Yashica FX-3 was manufactured by Cosina (as CT-1A and later on as CT-1 Super) in Japan, and there were many similar models, either with Pentax PK, Minolta MD or Yashica/Contax YC mount, and labeled later under several brand names, like Braun (as SR 2000) or Phenix. So it is also a little bit like a “How to use an old SLR” tutorial because all of these manually working 35 mm film photo cameras follow pretty much the same principles of how to handle them. 🙂
You can also see how to open the camera back by pulling the film rewind knob – many newer cameras had a rather different opening system. 🙂
I’ve made another video with some advanced features of the FX-3 that you can find here:
22 responses to “Analog Photography Tutorial: Yashica FX-3”
thanks!!
Does this camera really have problems ? I bought mine yesterday and the shutter got stuck
Thanks for the tutorial! this really helped me start an analog camera
Thanks for the tutorial! I haven't used my Yashika in well over 15 years, so the details had faded from memory.
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Great tutorial! now we have digital cameras and don't need films!
nice sharing liked!
Thanks my friend Have a nice weekend!
Hey! I am using the Yashica FX-3 Super 2000, I did change the shutter speed or the aperture but the "-" just keep showing… how can I get the green dot? I use the film with ISO 200, thank you
hey! is this same as the yashica fx d?
My camera had issues with mirror, the glue does not stand hot climate. Everything else I like very much, the camera is compact, easy to use, and doesn't have exessive automatic features, instead of that it has a simple exponometer.
have you ever tried double exposure?
Hi, hope you're gonna see this, I cannot see anything through the viewfinder,, its all black. only the centered white circle is appearing. what seems to be the problem?
simple, direct …. fantastic
Hey! Is this camera similar to Braun sr2000 pk!? I can't find the manual
I fuking love you!!!
Thank you!!!!
I've been trying to put a new film on it, but the lever won't turn!! I don't why, this has never happened to me, It's still on the S, and it doesn't want to move 🙁 plz help me! I don't want it to force it, because it might broke, but really it's not turning and I'm going crazy because Idk why is doing this! pleeeeeease tell me what to do! I need to put a new film on it 🙁 I'm going to Lake Tahoe 🙁
hi! WHAT TYPE OF FILM DID YOU USE??? i have an FX-3 super and i can't wait to use it but idk what type of film to buy!
Whats the soundtrack
Thank you!!!! very much!!!! =)
Hey, this videos has been a lot of help. I'll be really really grateful if you name all the compatible lenses for this model (FX3 Super 3000)
Does anyone PLEASE know if it is safe to change lenses while the camera is loaded with film???? I dont want to waste a roll to find out.. Thanx.
Nice! this is my first camera, what type of battery use? Thanks dude
Is there still a film inside the camera? Maybe you've shot already more than 36, 37 (or even 38) photos and you have to rewind the film first? Take it out and move the film advance lever, than you should be able to press the shutter release button again! 🙂