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Yashica FX-71985
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica
- Years
- 1985–
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-center-weighted-spd
The Yashica FX-7 (1985) is a manual-focus aperture-priority SLR sharing the Contax/Yashica (C/Y) mount with the premium Contax RTS line. It is positioned as the accessible end of the C/Y ecosystem, offering aperture-priority automation and a center-weighted TTL meter in a compact polycarbonate body. The mechanical shutter is functional without battery power, an advantage over the fully electronic FX-D it partially replaced. The FX-7 was sometimes marketed as the FX-7 Super in certain markets.
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Before you buy used
- **Meter accuracy** - aperture-priority AE is battery-dependent; test exposure at multiple apertures against a known reference.
- **Mechanical fallback** - verify the single mechanical speed (typically ~1/60s) fires without battery; the FX-7 should work at B and one fixed speed.
- **Shutter curtain** - inspect for pinholes using a flashlight; this is a common failure point on older Yashica metal shutters.
- **Viewfinder** - check for haze, fungus, and split-prism separation; replacement finders are not available, so budget for a CLA if needed.
- **Mirror foam** - disintegrated foam is ubiquitous on 1980s SLRs; visible debris on the mirror or screen indicates a CLA is needed.
- **Price** - the FX-7 is generally inexpensive; prioritize a clean example over the cheapest listing, as repair costs can exceed the body value.
About this camera
An affordable entry to the C/Y mount ecosystem with aperture-priority AE and a mechanical shutter.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Yashica FX-7 use?
- The Yashica FX-7 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Yashica FX-7 take?
- The Yashica FX-7 uses a 2x LR44 / SR44 battery.
- What lens mount does the Yashica FX-7 have?
- The Yashica FX-7 uses the Contax/Yashica mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Yashica FX-7 offer?
- The Yashica FX-7's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Yashica FX-7 use?
- The Yashica FX-7 meters with ttl-center-weighted-spd.