Yashica Acclaim 100 and Yashica Acclaim Zoom 200 APS compact cameras
© Yashica Optical Division / Kyocera
© Yashica Optical Division / Kyocera
Yashica enters the APS (Advanced Photo System) market in early 1996, with the introduction of its new Yashica Acclaim 100 and Yashica Acclaim Zoom 200 cameras at the 1996 Photo Marketing Association (PMA) Exposition, February 22-25 at Las Vegas Convention Center.
Both new APS Lens Shutter compact cameras are specifically designed for use with the new APS format, which provides photographers with a higher level of flexibility and convenience other types of film.
Focal length is the differentiating factor on the new cameras. The Yashica Acclaim 100 has a 25mm (three elements in three groups) super-sharp, coated, wide angle glass lens. The Acclaim Yashica Zoom 200 has a 30-60mm (five elements in five groups) power zoom lens that makes it easy to go from wide angle to telephoto at the touch of a button.
Both the Yashica Acclaim 100 and Yashica Acclaim Zoom 200 are equipped with a switch that takes advantage of the flexibility of APS technology, making it possible to mix three different sizes of prints on the same roll of film. The three print size options include C ("Classic" 4"x6" format), P (4" x 12") format and H (which conforms to the format of HDTV or wide-screen television 4"x7"). Both new cameras have a Real Image Viewfinder that changes according to which print size is selected.
Other features shared by the Yashica Acclaim 100 and Yashica Acclaim Zoom 200 include a built-in active infrared auto-focus system; a 10 second self-timer; an automatic exposure system; and a five-mode flash system with red eye reduction). The digital information center on both cameras displays the film counter, flash mode, self-timer, low battery waming and date and time.
In addition, the Yashica Acclaim Zoom 200 also offers an infinity lock mode to ensure perfectly focused pictures when shooting through glass. When infinity mode is selected, it is indicated in the viewfinder.
Both new Yashica/APS cameras utilize basic Print Quality Improvement (PQl) technology whereby the camera "communicates" with the film via a magnetic coating on the surface of the film. PQI records scene and status information on the magnetic strip. Information is then transferred from the film to the processor, resulting in improved picture quality.
Additionally, both cameras will make photographic record keeping more convenient than ever before. Date or time will be automatically printed on the back of the processed prints. With the prints, developed film will be returned, uncut in its original protective cassette with an index print that makes it very easy to order reprints or enlargements.
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