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"The Yashica Pentamatic, introduced in 1959, was Yashica's first 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera with interchangeable lenses. It is a mechanically-operated camera, equipped with a focal plane shutter capable of speeds from 1s to 1/1000, with bulb. Electronic flash sync at 1/60s is also availabe. The Pentamatic utilized a proprietary bayonet mount that is not interchangeable with other mounts or the later Contax/Yashica (C/Y) bayonet mount. The camera was normally supplied with a 55mm/1.8 Auto Yashinon lens. Additional lens offered included a wide angle 35mm/2.8 as well as a telephoto 100mm f2.8. All of the lenses are designed to take a 52mm filter."
Old school cameras are so cool, this is one from my small collection of retro cameras, I have about 15 in my collection, I pick them up at car boot sales or small antiques markets, I am going to have to try and use this one at some point, need to get hold of some medium format 120 film, I think I will wait until the weather is better.
I always think it would be really cool if someone did a range of classic cameras and updated them for the digital age, I know you can get retro feel digital cameras, but it would be cool if you could get one that looked like this.
Here is a bit of info :-
The Yashica A was a basic model, both cosmetically and spec wise similar to the late versions of the Yashicaflex A-I (first released in 1954) but with the top speed of the Copal shutter upgraded from 1/200 to 1/300. The 1960 Olden Camera & Lens Co catalogue lists the Yashica A at $29.95 and the Yashica D at $49.95. With a number of cosmetic chnages, it continued in production until 1969. Not many were sold in later years.
Although usually a black camera, cameras produced between about 1957 to 1959, like the Yashica D, had grey leatherette with either black or grey metalwork or cream leatherette with brown metalwork (rare).
The Yashica A features twin Yashimar then Yashikor 80mm f/3.5 lenses, and has a Copal rim-set shutter, with shutter speeds of 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, and 1/300. It has a PC connection for flash sync, and because it uses a leaf shutter, it is capable of X sync at all shutter speeds. It was offered with black or grey coverings. The picture size is 6x6cm.
This is a bit of a change from the norm, I hope you like it :o)
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The Yashica D, a twin lens reflex camera that shoots 120 roll film. It produces a medium format 6x6cm negative. The lower lens is the taking lens, an 80mm Yashikor 3.5. The upper lens is for viewing, with the aid of the waist level finder. On the side is the winding knob and the focusing knob. The two round dials on the front control the shutter speed and aperture, whilst the lever on the left of the lower lens cocks the shutter. These were made between 1957 and 1973.
I picked this up on eBay last week for less than the cost of a nifty fifty including shipping. It came in the mail yesterday and is in near mint condition. Everything seems to work mechanically, so far so good. Have some film on order and looking forward to putting it work.
Also, finally picked up the Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro which is what I used to take this shot. Going to be busy in the coming weeks :)
Yesterday, I saw an article about the Yashica brand coming back. It really isn't-- except if you count an attachment lens thingie for your phone as a comeback. Anyway, all the Yashica talk just made me want to get up early to take out my old Yashica 35 (pre-Electro model) and admire this nearly 60-year-old beauty and snap a few photos of it. Here is one of the shots. It is really obvious that Yashica was "inspired" by the Nikon S and early Leica M body designs.
Shot with: Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)
f/9 @ 1/4 sec; 34mm; ISO: 3200
Vintage ad from Asahi Camera Yearbook 1959. This looks like it was released just before the Yashica-Nicca 35 YF and just after the Yashica YE was released.
I've never figured out who this guy was. Any guesses? No, Mr. Banks from Mary Poppins is a good guess but I don't think so.
1961 Yashica D, 6x6, with Rolleiflex square Bay 1 lens hood. This is my go-to medium format for pro shoots. The Yashica D is one of the most underrated cameras, as decent ones can clear $200 real fast but it's a third of the price of a Rolleiflex. Many say it's built better. Great lens. I've used a Mamiya RB67 and a USSR Kiev 88, all in the same shoot and this camera matches or exceeds the other two.
Mated with the original Auto Yashinon 5.5cm lens... the lens was made for Yashica by Tomioka Optical of Tokyo.
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Thanks a bunch... Chris & Carol
Not often seen together since 60 years on there getting quite hard to find. The Yashica YT-100 and the YT-300 transistor radios.
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Not many produced in the Pentamatic series of 35mm SLRs from Yashica. This was the last with the exclusive "Pentamatic bayonet mount" lenses. After this model, Yashica went to M42 mount lenses. This camera is from around late 1961. For more info on the elusive Pentamatic, please visit www.yashicasailorboy.com
Yashica Mat 124G, Ilford HP5+
Gear info:
Yashica Mat 124G - year 1977.
Taking Lens: Yashinon 1:3.5 / 80mm
f/11, 1/250 sec
film: Ilford HP5+
Location: Ivančica, Croatia
Taken: January 2017
Gorgeous Yashica-Mat 124G from around 1984. Still just about new - fully tested, new light seals, crystal clear optics. This has the built-in coupled CdS light meter which is accurate. The Copal shutter is accurate at all speeds even Bulb. This is from my personal collection and available in my shop at www.ccstudio2380.com
More about this awesome camera at my blog www.yashicasailorboy.com
Thanks, Chris
Yashica's first 35mm SLR with the M42 screw mount. Yashica abandoned their exclusive Pentamatic mount after just 3 models.
The shutter release button was moved downward just a bit to accommodate a clip-on exposure meter. Still no built-in self timer.
Still a wonderfully rugged camera and with the new mount for the lens it opened a whole new world of lenses for Yashica.
For more about this camera and all things Yashica, please visit www.yashicasailorboy.com
Thanks, Chris and Carol
Yashica Electro 35 with super sharp (and fast) Yashinon-DX 45mm f/1.7 lens. It's an aperture-priority camera with a top speed of 1/500th of a second.
One of Yashica's most popular cameras. This one was made in December 1968.
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