Serial Number: Cam0091
Type:
Twin Lens Re ex (TLR) Camera
Manufacturer:
Yashica
Country of Origin:
Japan
Production Period:
1970 - 1986
Approximate Price:
-
Reference:
camerapedia.wikia.com
Status: Display
Description:
The Yashica company made a
long line of 6×6 TLR cameras, comprising many
models which were the result of a gradual evolution rather than radical change; they are conveniently divided into knob advance models and
crank advance models.
It is enhanced Yashica-D with the added ability to
use 35mm film as an alternative to 120. To use
35mm requires an adaptor kit. This feature is very
useful, effectively making two great cameras in one.
When shooting 120 film, the standard 80mm lends
itself well for landscape or architecture but lacks
focal length needed for portraits. However, when
loaded with 35mm the 80mm lens is ideal for
portraits. Conversion kit includes mask assembly,
pressure plate, take-up spool adapter and cartridge
and adapters. The lens is Yashikor 80mm f/3.5 in
Copal-MXV shutter with speeds 1-1/500. Rewind
knob for 35mm is on upper left side of the camera.
Among collectors, the 635 is more desirable than
the Yashica-D.The Yashica company made a
long line of 6×6 TLR cameras, comprising many
models which were the result of a gradual evolution rather than radical change; they are conveniently divided into knob advance models and
crank advance models.
The Yashica Mat - 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.
The 124(G) can handle both 120 and 220 film.
Since the Yashicamat camera is basically a Rolleiflex copy, the controls take a similar configuration.
Build quality is very good. Yashica’s are considered
to be an excellent choice for entry-level medium
format. The 4-element 80mm f/3.5 Yashinon (taking) lens cannot be considered of equal quality
compared to the Rollei’s, however it produces very
good results, especially when stopped down to f
8-16.
