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Make up mirror. Yashica-mat EM. Kodak portra 400
TLR. What a unique way to take pictures. The tlr isn’t a camera I pick up as often as the others but every time I do I’m reminded that it’s an outstanding process that changes up the way I think about and take pictures. It’s both a great camera for candid shots and paradoxically draws attention from those who don’t know what the heck the thing is. I’ve seen many people try to hold the camera like an slr when I hand it to them but once I show them the correct way to hold it they inevitably gush over how cool it is. Everyone loves Rollei (deservedly) but these Yashica’s are right up there with them. They make a great introduction to medium format but also are perfect for a seasoned shooter. The real draw for these yashica’s is the price to quality ratio. These days camera prices are rising at an incredible rate but the yashica’s (not including the 124) have staid relatively affordable. The taking lens on almost all Yashica tlr’s is a 75mm f3.5 that is sharp with with great color rendition. The OOF is acceptable just don’t expect anything outstanding. Generally bokeh isn’t the main draw for a tlr and the uniqueness of the camera makes up for that. In summation of this over long explanation, tlr’s are great systems that help bring a new perspective to the act of capturing light. Give one a shot. Or 12.
Make up mirror. Yashica-mat EM. Kodak portra 400
TLR. What a unique way to take pictures. The tlr isn’t a camera I pick up as often as the others but every time I do I’m reminded that it’s an outstanding process that changes up the way I think about and take pictures. It’s both a great camera for candid shots and paradoxically draws attention from those who don’t know what the heck the thing is. I’ve seen many people try to hold the camera like an slr when I hand it to them but once I show them the correct way to hold it they inevitably gush over how cool it is. Everyone loves Rollei (deservedly) but these Yashica’s are right up there with them. They make a great introduction to medium format but also are perfect for a seasoned shooter. The real draw for these yashica’s is the price to quality ratio. These days camera prices are rising at an incredible rate but the yashica’s (not including the 124) have staid relatively affordable. The taking lens on almost all Yashica tlr’s is a 75mm f3.5 that is sharp with with great color rendition. The OOF is acceptable just don’t expect anything outstanding. Generally bokeh isn’t the main draw for a tlr and the uniqueness of the camera makes up for that. In summation of this over long explanation, tlr’s are great systems that help bring a new perspective to the act of capturing light. Give one a shot. Or 12.