Serial Number: Cam0038
Type:
Twin Lens Reflex Camera
Manufacturer:
Yashica
Country of Origin:
Japan
Production Period:
1970 - 1986
Approximate Price:
USD 150.00 - 200.00
Reference:
camerapedia.wikia.com
Status: Display
Description:
The Yashica Mat-124 G was made
from 1970 till 1986 and was the last TLR produced by
Yashica. Even if this type of camera seemed to be
obsolete at the time of its appearence, the 124 G was
a success in that time.
The 124G has a four-element, 80mm F3.5 taking lens,
of the better "Yashinon" variety. Focusing is via a
ground glass screen, with a 3x diopter loupe for critical focusing, as well as a sports finder. The focusing
screen is used with the camera at waist-level. The
sportsfinder, incorporated in the focusing hood, is
operational by pushing the front cover backwards.
According to the Instruction Booklet, it comes in
handy for snapshots or when shooting fast-moving
objects at eye-level. No screen to check focus in this
set-up though. The Copal shutter features speeds 1 to
1/500 sec., plus B.
