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Bought it as my first medium format. It's very fun and easy to use. Takes beautiful pictures. Definitely a good choice for those wishing to expand into medium format film.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is easily one of the best cameras that I own. While it should be noted that this is definitely not a Rolleiflex, Yashica's build quality is beyond reproach. The 8cm f/3.5 lens is clear and sharp with a sweet spot between f/5.6 and f/8, and beautiful bokeh at f/3.5 and f/4. The Copel leaf shutter is crisp but quiet at all speeds. While the light meter is not the most accurate--especially with newer batteries--it is more than adequate. Modern black and white films, and color negatives, and modern processing have such a wide latitude that even 2 stops plus or minus are still within usable range. If you have a chance to purchase one of these cameras, especially below $300 US, by all means buy one. You will not be disappointed.
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Excellent to start a medium format experience but Be careful about the condition of the lenses...Espacialy the taking lense which could be oily inside and will affect your picture quality for sure even with a hood. A Home made cleaning is posible but at your own risks. Indeed, you will need a spanner to take appart the lenses and be extremly careful when cleaning them. At the end, you will need to do an ajustement that only a professionnal can do with pro tools...this step affect the focusing specs of the lens.
Fine solid reliable camera with an excellent lens beautiful clean extetior
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Item as described. Battery compartment has some battery leak but I have cleaned it up.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned