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Yashica FX-3 Super 20001986
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica
- Years
- 1986–
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/2000s
- Meter
- center-weighted-silicon
The Yashica FX-3 Super 2000, introduced in 1986, is the refined successor to the FX-3 and the most capable body in Yashica's budget C/Y-mount lineup. Its headline feature over the original FX-3 is the faster 1/2000s top shutter speed, enabled by a vertical-travel metal-blade shutter. The body is fully manual-exposure-only, mechanically controlled at all speeds, and runs on two small LR44 cells for metering only — making it usable without battery for non-metered shooting. For photographers who wanted access to the Carl Zeiss T* Contax/Yashica lens system without spending on a Contax RTS or 137, the FX-3 Super 2000 was the canonical entry point.
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Before you buy used
- **Price range**: typically $50–$150 USD depending on condition and included lens.
- **Shutter speeds**: test all speeds, especially the 1s and 1/2 ends; foam mirror bumper may be degraded.
- **Light seals**: door seals and mirror box foam are common failures — budget ~$10–20 for DIY seal kit.
- **Meter accuracy**: verify with a known-good light source; silicon cell meters are generally reliable but check the battery contacts for corrosion.
- **Cosmetics**: polycarbonate bodies scratch easily; functional condition matters more than appearance.
- **Shutter curtain**: inspect for pinholes or oil contamination on the metal blades.
- Service is available from Yashica/Contax specialists in Japan and the US, but parts are increasingly scarce.
About this camera
The affordable entry into the Contax/Yashica mount — mechanical, light, 1/2000s shutter.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 use?
- The Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 take?
- The Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 uses a 2x LR44 / SR44 battery.
- What lens mount does the Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 have?
- The Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 uses the Contax/Yashica mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 offer?
- The Yashica FX-3 Super 2000's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/2000s.
- What light meter does the Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 use?
- The Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 meters with center-weighted-silicon.