The Yashica Auto Focus (often called the “Yashica AF”) is a compact 35 mm film camera from Japan with autofocus. Released in the late 1970s, it is one of Yashica’s earliest autofocus models and marked an important step toward user-friendly consumer cameras. Key Specs Fixed 38 mm f/2.8 Yashica lens (3 elements in 3 groups) Autofocus activated by half-pressing the shutter Minimum focus distance: ~1.1 m Shutter speed: ~1/60 to 1/360 s ISO range: 25–500 Fully automatic exposure Built-in flash Powered by 2× AA batteries Standard 35 mm frame (24 × 36 mm) Weight: ~398–400 g Features & Experience The camera offers autofocus with focus-lock and is fully automatic, making it great for beginners. Its fixed lens and vintage autofocus create a classic look with warm tones and noticeable grain. History Introduced around 1978–1981, the Yashica AF was Yashica’s early answer to emerging autofocus technology and predates the later T-series and Kyocera/Yashica autofocus systems. #YashicaAF #AnalogPhotography #35mmFilm #VintageCamera #FilmCommunity

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