Yashica's late-1980s autofocus SLR — the 230AF, electronic shutter, Yashica AF mount, auto exposure.
The Yashica 230AF is a 35mm film SLR from the late 1980s in Yashica's autofocus range, using the dedicated Yashica AF mount rather than the manual-focus Contax/Yashica bayonet. It sat above the 200AF as a more featured autofocus body and took autofocus lenses made for the Yashica AF system, aimed at users wanting a more capable automatic 35mm SLR.
The 230AF is an autofocus SLR for 35mm film using the Yashica AF mount. It has an electronically controlled focal-plane shutter with through-the-lens metering and automatic exposure modes in line with more advanced late-1980s autofocus bodies, and it depends fully on a battery to power autofocus, metering and the shutter. Exact shutter range and the precise mode list are omitted where they cannot be verified, in keeping with the accuracy-first approach.
The 230AF suits a general user, beginner or portrait shooter who wanted a more capable autofocus 35mm SLR in the late 1980s. Autofocus and automatic exposure make it straightforward for everyday, travel and portrait use. As with the rest of the range, the practical considerations today are the less common Yashica AF lens mount with its smaller lens pool and full reliance on working electronics.
On the used market the 230AF is an autofocus body where electronics matter most. Replace any perished foam light seals. Confirm the camera powers up and that autofocus, metering and the electronically timed shutter all work with a fresh battery, since electronic or autofocus faults are the main risk. Check film advance and rewind, look for display or LCD faults, and confirm a Yashica AF lens mounts and autofocuses correctly.