Serial Number: Cam0112
Type:
Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera
Manufacturer:
Yashica
Country of Origin:
Japan
Production Period:
1970 - 1986
Approximate Price:
US Dollars 899.00
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.
The 124(G) can handle both 120 and 220 film. The
Yashica 12, 24, Mat-124 and Mat-124 G all accept Bay
1 accessories, such as those made for the Rolleiflex.
An artificially inflated demand for the 124G has
raised the price somewhat in the used market.
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.
