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Yashica TL Super1966
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- M42
- Years
- 1966–1968
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-stop-down-cds
The Yashica TL Super (1966) was Yashica's first production SLR to incorporate through-the-lens (TTL) CdS metering, arriving just as TTL metering was becoming the industry standard. It uses the universal M42 screw mount, giving access to Yashica's own Yashinon DS optics and the vast third-party M42 ecosystem. Exposure is fully manual; metering is stop-down, meaning the lens aperture must be stopped to the taking value before the meter reading is taken. The mechanical horizontal-cloth shutter runs to 1/1000s and is battery-independent - the battery drives only the meter needle.
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Before you buy used
- **Mercury battery** - the PX625 is no longer manufactured. Use a Wein MR-9 zinc-air adapter or a 1.5 V alkaline with an MR-9 adapter; note that alkaline reads slightly high.
- **Foam seals** - essentially guaranteed to have failed after 60 years. Budget for a seal kit (~$10) and 30 minutes.
- **Stop-down metering** - requires deliberate workflow; confirm the stop-down lever operates smoothly.
- **Slow speeds** - 1s and 1/2s commonly stick on old cloth shutters. Test all speeds.
- **Needle movement** - with a fresh battery, the meter needle should deflect. Frozen needles indicate a corroded meter circuit.
- Service is scarce; independent M42-era repairers are the best option.
About this camera
Yashica's first TTL-metered M42 SLR - CdS stop-down metering in a sturdy 1966 body.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Yashica TL Super use?
- The Yashica TL Super shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Yashica TL Super take?
- The Yashica TL Super uses a 1x PX625 battery.
- What lens mount does the Yashica TL Super have?
- The Yashica TL Super uses the M42 mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Yashica TL Super offer?
- The Yashica TL Super's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Yashica TL Super use?
- The Yashica TL Super meters with ttl-stop-down-cds.