Yashica FX-3 Super 2000

• Budget Zeiss lens access
• Learning manual photography
• Mechanical reliability

• Fully mechanical shutter
• Contax/Yashica mount
• Three-LED (+/o/-) exposure display
• 1/2000s top shutter speed
• Self-timer
• Centre-weighted SPD metering

• Manual exposure only
• Basic feature set
• Plastic components
• No auto exposure

• Shutter timing drift
• Mirror damper foam decay
• Meter LED faults
• Light seal and leatherette deterioration
• Film advance roughness

The FX-3 Super 2000 (1986-2002) is a manual SLR with a vertical metal-blade mechanical shutter to 1/2000, 3-LED metering (ISO 25-3200) and the Contax/Yashica mount, so it takes Zeiss T* lenses. Later examples were sourced from China with some components changed. Test all mechanical speeds and check the meter.

Typical range

£40 - £90

Excellent condition

~£120

Indicative, no dated source.

Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.