Long-established camera brand YASHICA has announced the launch of the digital film simulation camera, the “YASHICA FX-D,” on Kickstarter.
The YASHICA FX-D was developed as a digital homage to the long-loved YASHICA FX-3. This camera inherits the artistry of the film era into the digital era, fusing nostalgic charm with modern convenience.
YASHICA FX-D is an innovative digital camera series that blends the art of classic film photography with the convenience and flexibility of modern digital technology. Inspired by the iconic YASHICA FX-3, the FX-D series brings nostalgic film aesthetics to digital photography, offering both film-style shooting and cutting-edge digital functionality in one sleek and versatile camera.
It offers new photography experiences to a diverse range of users, from travel enthusiasts who can capture their travel memories in both vivid digital images and warm film tones to street photographers who can seamlessly switch between digital and film modes to capture fast-paced urban moments.
It’s also the perfect choice for content creators and influencers who want to express their unique personalities on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Plus, events like family gatherings and weddings can be captured in both vivid digital form and nostalgic film-like photos.
Main features
Hybrid photography seamlessly switches between digital photography and film simulation to achieve a vintage aesthetic.
It is equipped with the following six full-fledged film simulations:
- YASHICA Sapphire 70s
- YASHICA 400
- YASHICA Ruby 60s
- YASHICA Golden 80s
- YASHICA Mono 400
- YASHICA B&W 400
The film advance lever lets you experience the joy of “winding the film” for each shot, providing a true analog feel. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatible for instant photo sharing and remote control via the YASHICA app.
It uses USB-C charging, providing sustainable and hassle-free charging without the need for disposable batteries.
Key points of YASHICA FX-D
- Vintage Meets Modern: Capturing the Magic of Retro Photography with the Versatility of Digital
- Perfect for content creators: Claimed to be ideal for social media influencers, vloggers, and street photographers who want to stand out with film-style visuals
- Performance on the go: With its lightweight design, portable features and quick setup, the YASHICA FX-D series is made for easy use in any situation.
YASHICA FX-D brings out the photographer’s talents
By encouraging photographers to slow down, observe and reflect more before shooting, rather than taking hundreds of images and then retouching them later, it promotes a shift in mindset, which it claims will deepen their relationship with the medium and build a stronger foundation of technical skill and creative vision.
Sustainability
The YASHICA FX-D also touts environmental friendliness as a major feature. It eliminates the need for disposable film rolls, contributing to the reduction of film waste. This is not only an economic benefit, but also significantly reduces the risk of water and soil contamination by completely avoiding the use of toxic chemicals that are essential for traditional film development. Long-term use of the camera will offset the emissions associated with the repeated manufacturing and processing of film material.
Specification
YASHICA FX-D 100 Digital Film Simulation Camera
| Image Sensor Sensor Model | Sony IMX 458 |
| Effective Resolution | 13MP |
| LCD Display Size | 2.8 inch 4:3 ratio |
| resolution | 640×480 |
| Touchscreen | Not installed |
| Brightness adjustment | High/Medium (default)/Low |
| Screensaver Time Settings | Off/1min/2min/3min |
| Screen rotation angle | 0-180° |
| Lens type | 3x optical zoom lens |
| focal length | 3.45mm to 10.50mm (35mm full frame equivalent: 25mm to 76mm) |
| fixed focal length | 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm (full frame equivalent) |
| Aperture | F1.6～2.8 |
| Focus Range | Wide: 0.5m to infinity, Tele: 1m to infinity |
| Zoom Optical zoom | 3x |
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Image Photo Ratio | 4:3/16:9 |
| Photo Format | JPEG |
| resolution | 26M/13M (default)/8M |
| Video format | MP4/H.264 |
| Video Resolution | 4K (3840×2160): 30fps 2.7K (2688×1512): 60fps/30fps 1080P (1920×1080): 120fps/60fps (default)/30fps 720P (1080×720): 120fps/60fps/30fps |
YASHICA FX-D 300 Digital Film Simulation Camera
| Image Sensor Sensor Size | 1/1.56 inch |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Effective pixels | 50MP (8192×6144) |
| LCD Display Size | 2.8 inch 4:3 ratio |
| resolution | 640×480 |
| Touchscreen | Not installed |
| Brightness adjustment | High/Standard/Low |
| Screensaver Time Settings | Off/1min/2min/3min |
| Screen rotation angle | 0-180° |
| Lens Autofocus | Built-in |
| focal length | 5.68mm (full frame equivalent: 24mm) |
| Aperture | F1.8 |
| Lens diameter | 49mm |
| Zoom Digital Zoom | 2.5x (no cropping allowed) |
| Crop Mode | 4 focal lengths for 24mm (50MP)/35mm (24MP)/50mm (12MP)/60mm (8MP) shooting (full frame equivalent) |
| OIS Optical Image Stabilization | mounted |
| DAG HDR | mounted |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 4:3/16:9 |
| Photo resolution | 50MP (default)/24MP/12MP (pixel binning) |
| Video format | MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
| Video Resolution | 4K (30fps) / 2.7K (60fps) (30fps) / 1080P (120fps) (default 60fps) (30fps) / 720P (120fps) (60fps) (30fps) |
