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Yashica FX-103 Program1985
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica
- Years
- 1985–
- Shutter
- 4s – 1/2000s
- Meter
- center-weighted-silicon
The Yashica FX-103 Program, introduced in 1985, is a mid-tier automatic SLR occupying the space between the stripped-down FX-3 Super 2000 and the more capable Contax-branded bodies in the shared Contax/Yashica C/Y mount system. Its key addition over the manual-only FX-3 line is a full program AE mode alongside aperture-priority and manual exposure, making it a three-mode camera accessible to photographers moving from point-and-shoot automation toward more deliberate control. The electronic vertical-metal shutter reaches 1/2000s, metering is center-weighted silicon, and the body accepts the full range of C/Y mount lenses including the Carl Zeiss T* range. It runs on four AA cells with no mechanical fallback.
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Before you buy used
- **Price range**: typically $50-$180 USD body-only; values have stayed low because the FX-103 is less celebrated than either the mechanical FX-3 Super 2000 or the Contax RTS line.
- **Electronic dependency**: fully electronic shutter with no battery fallback — four AA cells are required for any operation. Test before buying.
- **Shutter speed calibration**: test across the range, particularly 4s-1/4s and 1/1000s-1/2000s. Electronic shutters from this era can drift.
- **Program AE accuracy**: test with a roll of film or a phone camera comparison at a known exposure; program mode logic can become erratic in aging electronics.
- **Light seals**: replace door and mirror box foam on any body of this vintage — standard DIY kit.
- **Viewfinder split prism**: check for splits or fogging on the focus screen; screen replacement is possible but requires disassembly.
- **Battery contacts**: four AA cells mean more contact points to corrode; clean all eight contacts before use.
About this camera
Yashica's mid-range multi-mode C/Y SLR from 1985 - program AE, aperture-priority, and manual in a polycarbonate body.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Yashica FX-103 Program use?
- The Yashica FX-103 Program shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Yashica FX-103 Program take?
- The Yashica FX-103 Program uses a 4x AA battery.
- What lens mount does the Yashica FX-103 Program have?
- The Yashica FX-103 Program uses the Contax/Yashica mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Yashica FX-103 Program offer?
- The Yashica FX-103 Program's shutter speeds range from 4s to 1/2000s.
- What light meter does the Yashica FX-103 Program use?
- The Yashica FX-103 Program meters with center-weighted-silicon.