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1960 Yashica Lynx 1000

1960 Yashica Lynx 1000
Year
c.1960
Make
Yashica
Model
Lynx 1000
Type
rangefinder
Film
135 (ISO 10 – 800)
Lens
Yashinon 45mm ƒ/1.8
Apertures
ƒ/1.8 – ƒ/22
Speeds
1/1000 – 1s , Bulb
Meter
selenium
Filter
46mm
Battery
none
MSRP
$ (equal to $ in 2021)
Condition
7H (received) / 7H (current)

According to a contemporary advertisement

3-way finder shows you correct exposure, focus, composition – on sight

Correct Exposure? Focus? Composition? 3-way finder on the 35mm Lynx gives you all three right–on sight.

As you view through this finder watch how the split-image rangefinder gives you perfect focus every time … the bright line frame gives you precise framing – automatic parallax correction … the needle centers for correct exposure as you turn aperture ring.

YASHICA-LYNX

When you’re out shooting, simply bring the Lynx to your eye–focus, frame, center the needle, and shoot. That’s all there is to it.

Other features of the Yashica Lynx include: ■ extra external centering needle for waist-level exposure readings ■ color-corrected Yashinon f1.8 lens ■ shutter speeds from 1 sec. to 1/1000th plus bulb ■ self-timer ■ M-X flash synchronization ■ shutter-aperture interlock ■ single-stroke transport lever that simultaneously advances film and cocks shutter ■ rapid rewind crank

Put your eye to the 3-way Lynx finder today. You’ll be amazed! And you’ll be amazed at the price too – less than $90 at your photo dealer.

YASHICA – precision quality at a price you can afford.

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