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Yashica TL Electro X1968
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- M42
- Years
- 1968–1972
- Weight
- 800 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-stop-down-cds-led
The Yashica TL Electro X (1968) is Yashica's M42-mount SLR. **First SLR with red/green LED arrow meter display** in the viewfinder — predating the more-famous Fujica ST801 (1972) by 4 years. Mechanical horizontal-cloth shutter to 1/1000s, TTL stop-down CdS metering, manual exposure. Yashinon DS lens compatibility (Yashica's M42 lens line).
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Before you buy used
- **Mercury battery** — Wein zinc-air or MR-9 adapter.
- **Foam seals** — replace.
- **CdS meter / LED** — verify both LED arrows function.
- **Slow speeds** stick.
- Service: scarce.
About this camera
Yashica's M42 SLR. First with red/green LED arrow meter display in viewfinder (1968) — predating most LED-display competitors.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Yashica TL Electro X use?
- The Yashica TL Electro X shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Yashica TL Electro X take?
- The Yashica TL Electro X uses a 1x PX625 battery.
- What lens mount does the Yashica TL Electro X have?
- The Yashica TL Electro X uses the M42 mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Yashica TL Electro X offer?
- The Yashica TL Electro X's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Yashica TL Electro X use?
- The Yashica TL Electro X meters with ttl-stop-down-cds-led.