SLR35mm
beginnerintermediate
Discontinued
Yashica FX-3 Super 2000
1986-2002
Budget Zeiss lens access
Format
35mm
Shutter
1/2000
Max speed
Metering
TTL
Battery req.
Weight
440g
Best For
- Budget Zeiss lens access
- Learning manual photography
- Mechanical reliability
- Student photographers
Features
- Fully mechanical shutter
- Contax/Yashica mount
- Match-needle metering
- 1/2000s top shutter speed
- Self-timer
- Multiple exposure lever
Limitations
- Manual exposure only
- Basic feature set
- Plastic components
- No auto exposure
Common Issues to Check
- Shutter timing drift
- Mirror damper foam decay
- Meter needle sticking
- Light seal deterioration
- Film advance roughness
Buying Guide
The cheapest way to shoot Carl Zeiss T* lenses. Fully mechanical with battery only needed for meter. Produced until 2002 - late examples may need less service. Test all mechanical speeds. Check meter function. Pair with affordable Yashica ML lenses or splurge on Zeiss. Excellent student/learner camera.
Pricing
Typical Range£40 - £90
Excellent Condition~£120
Extremely affordable; great value
Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.
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