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Yashica FX-1031985
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica
- Years
- 1985–
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- center-weighted-silicon
The Yashica FX-103 (1985) is the two-mode sibling of the simultaneously released FX-103 Program, offering aperture-priority AE and full manual control on an electronic-vertical-metal shutter reaching 1/1000s. Where the FX-103 Program added a program AE mode and 1/2000s top speed, the FX-103 stripped these additions to hit a lower price point while retaining full Contax/Yashica C/Y mount compatibility — including the Carl Zeiss T* range.
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Before you buy used
- **Price range**: $30-$100 USD body-only; the FX-103 (without Program) is less documented and often priced below the FX-103 Program on the used market.
- **Electronic dependency**: no mechanical fallback — the 4x AA battery pack is required for any shutter operation. Test all speeds before purchase.
- **Shutter ceiling**: confirm 1/1000s fires reliably; at the top speed, electronic shutter accuracy is most sensitive to capacitor aging.
- **Shutter slow speeds**: test 1s and B; slow-speed performance depends on the electronic timing circuit condition.
- **Light seals**: replace door and mirror-box foam — standard deterioration on any body 35+ years old.
- **Battery contacts**: eight AA contacts to clean; corrosion here is common if the camera was stored with batteries installed.
- **Viewfinder**: check for condensation marks on the pentaprism coating and for splitting or fogging of the focus screen.
- Service is limited to independent Yashica/Contax specialists; parts availability is poor and decreasing.
About this camera
The pre-program C/Y mid-ranger: aperture-priority AE and manual, 1/1000s shutter, a step below the FX-103 Program in the 1985 lineup.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Yashica FX-103 use?
- The Yashica FX-103 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Yashica FX-103 take?
- The Yashica FX-103 uses a 4x AA battery.
- What lens mount does the Yashica FX-103 have?
- The Yashica FX-103 uses the Contax/Yashica mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Yashica FX-103 offer?
- The Yashica FX-103's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Yashica FX-103 use?
- The Yashica FX-103 meters with center-weighted-silicon.