Fixed lens rangefinder
Shutter: 1 - 1/1000s plus bulb leaf shutter
Metering: non-TTL CDS meter
ISO:
Power: two 1.3v mercury PX625
Self timer: N/A
Flash: cold shoe, PC connector
Film plane indicator: n/a
Made in: Hong Kong
Comments: solid, no nonsense shooter. Pretty big for what it is, but not heavy. It seems like quite the steal if you want a rangefinder and don't mind a normal lens. The Lynx 14/14E with the 45mm f/1.4 lenses are bigger, heavier and more expensive, but I haven't played with one. I do very much appreciate the fast 1/1000 sec shutter speed, which is rare for a leaf shutter, and the slightly closer-than-usual close focus. The finder is alright, not bright but useable even indoors if you take a little time.
There are various replacements for the batteries, but I haven't bothered to see if the meter on my copy works. Meters are for chumps.
Not much to say otherwise, it takes good pictures. It would be great first rangefinder. I actually wish the lens had more character.
Manual: Butkus
More info: Matt's Classic Cameras (earlier non-E version)
Yashica Guy
Lens: Yashinon 45mm f/1.8
Filter size: 46mm (unlabeled)
Close focus distance: 2.6 feet/0.8 meters.
Aperture range: f/1.8 - f/22
Aperture blades: 5
Depth of field scale for f/4,8,11,16, and IR focusing index.
Design: 6/4
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I like the switch labeled... "Switch"!
ReplyDeleteAlso, it's interesting to see that this particular example, at least, was made in Hong Kong.