Yashica Auto Focus S 35mm point-and-shoot camera (serial 5036527) | film🎞tested

The Yashica Auto Focus S is the second model in the company's line of high quality point-and-shoots from the early era of auto-focus cameras.

It's a very simple and fun camera to use. Despite it being an early autofocus camera, in our testing the focusing was very accurate. The Auto Focus S has a little dial on the front to indicate the status of the autofocus so you can verify the camera wasn't fooled by your subject. The camera's 38mm F2.8 lens is excellent. The film speed dial goes from ISO 25 to ISO 500.

Battery Info

The Auto Focus S requires two AA batteries (not included). 

Example photos

Besides the film test photos we uploaded, here are some photos that other people have taken with this model of camera: https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3326109-yashica-autofocus-s/photos?order=popular

Condition notes

We tested this camera with film and nearly all of the photos were correctly focused and well-exposed. The camera is in very good cosmetic condition (see photos). The included 'ever-ready' case shows more significant wear (again, see photos). 

Manual

http://www.cameramanuals.org/yashica_pdf/yashica_auto_focus_s.pdf

Specifications (source: https://www.butkus.org/)

• Type: 35mm programmed shutter EE camera featuring auto focus, auto exposure and built-in flash unit.
• Lens: Yashica Lens 38 mm f/2.8, composed of 3 elements in three groups, angular field 59 degrees ; minimum focus: 1.1 meter.
• Shutter: Programmed behind-the-lens leaf shutter with speed range from 1/360 sec. to 1/60 sec. (minimum aperture: f/19).
• Exposure Control: Fully automatic via "Top-Eye" CdS sensor. EV range from EV 9 (f/2.8, 1/60 sec.) to EV 17 (f/19, 1/360 sec.) at ASA 100; ASA range (25-500). Shutter locks when light is insufficient for normal exposure; LED flashes in view-finder.
• Viewfinder: Albada-type, bright frame finder with parallax correction frame, focus composition frame. Shutter locks when light is insufficient for correct exposure; LED flashes simultaneously directing user to switch to built-in flash unit. Magnification: 0.42X.
• Auto Focus System: Visitronic scanner-type electronic auto focusing system.
• Auto focus range from 1.1 m to infinity. Distance indicator window indicates distances by zone focus symbols and pointer. Focus lock button provided for prefocusing.
• Film Advance: Single-action lever advance film with 130° stroke; auto resetting, additive type exposure counter; crank film rewind.
• Built-in Flash: Electronic pop-up flash turns on automatically and readies for action with a light touch on the flash head; exposure automatically set on focusing; recycles in approx. 6 sec. GN 12 (ASA 100 in meters). 300 flashes on
• AA size alkaline batteries. Flash ready lamp next to view-finder; flashmatic control range from 1.1 to 4 meters; daylight synch capability.
• Power Source: Two 1.5 AA size alkaline or rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries power exposure system, focusing system and built-in flash.
• Low Light Warning: Shutter locks and LED flashes in viewfinder when exposure reading is less than EV 8.
• Other Features: 46 mm filter threads.
• Size: & Weight: 131 x 77 x 56 mm; 390 grams (w/o batteries).