Kyocera Yashica 230-AF SLR & Kyocera 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 Lens

Kyocera Yashica 230-AF SLR, Kyocera  CS-110AF Flash & Kyocera  35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 Lens

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: Kyocera 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 C/Y Lens

Film speed settings: 25-5000 ISO DX, 6-6400 Manual

Film Format: 35mm

Lens Mount: C/Y Mount

Shutter: B/16 to 1/2000 sec

Aperture: f/1.8 to f/16

Focusing: Autofocus (TTL Phase)

Light Meter: Battery Powered

Battery: 2CR5

Flash: Hot Shoe, Kyocera CS-110AF detachable flash included

Year: 1987 - Onwards

Country: Japan

The good:

·         For a 40-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Film transport arm is smooth and solid.

·         Aperture blades move freely.

·         Flash hot shoe works as expected, as does detachable flash

·         Light meter reacts to light well and tends to expose well for the shadows.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some minor debris. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Kyocera Yashica 230-AF Manual