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Sure can! So with the shutter priority of this camera it meters through the lens and indicates in the viewfinder what the F-stop should be on the left side with a needle and a series of f-stops, you can simply spin the aperture ring to the indicated f-stop or you can set the aperture ring to the orange/red indicator and the camera will make the adjustment it self automatically. All of this is based on the shutter speed you want, with moving subjects you would choose a higher shutter speed if the desired result is to stop motion, and the camera will use a more open aperture(lower F-stop number), slower shutter speeds the camera will use a more closed aperture(higher F-stop number), etc.. etc.. So yes the needle will indicate which F-stop it is selecting when you half press the shutter release before taking the photo if you need/want to change it. This camera can be full manual and you can just use the exposure metering as a suggestion and select the setting you prefer, or use external metering. It is a great little camera, good glass, and very affordable, it is about the same size roughly as the Olympus OM models so it is very easily carried. Plus it has a very pleasing shutter sound, one of my favorites so far. This camera has now become my goto 35mm for an every day carry in my bag. I have recently been pairing it with my newly acquired Fuji GW690III and they both fit perfectly in my sling bag, where my Nikon F3 (which I cherish) would not be able to fit.

@@MattRyanPhoto55 Thank you for the update

Honestly I am not sure, I do think there is a indicator light when it is charging, or atleast should be, I always used a charger I put the battery into directly.

I traded it in for a Olympus XA2. But it was a very good camera and I enjoyed it, but like the XA2 more for the added flash attachment and the sliding cover versus the drawbridge style.

I was using Lomo 400 which rumor says it is Ultramax but I do not believe that, I have shot tons of Ultramax and it does not look the same. Lomo 800 however is Max 800 which is what Kodak puts into the disposable cameras. ISO is set on the lens, and I tend to set the ISO to over expose by one stop to compensate for the voltage difference in the newer batteries. So example would be a 400 speed film, I set the ISO to 200 has always worked well for me. THe viewfinder on this is pretty good, big, and has a blueish coating to it which makes it seem everything is brighter, I really like it. I would say it is pretty close to the GSN in size and clarity.

@MattRyanPhoto55 interesting 🤔 and thank you for the reply. You mentioned the voltage ⚡ change due to the new battery 🔋 old battery difference obviously 5.7 vs 6v, does this actually make an impact on the meter reading? I've read in many places that it doesn't. I don't through a couple rolls of film on my camera and they seemed exposed well. Have you been able to confirm in any way physically that it alters the meter reading? I've installed and serviced low voltage electrical systems and most systems have a design in place to compensate for voltage slight voltage variance. Now I did read that this is a confirmed issue for different older cameras but not the Yashica Electro 35 series. Just was wondering because I want to get it right, I know film has latitude and all that but I try to expose it right 👍. Thanks again for your response.

@@erichramone7812 I don’t have any proof of that with the electro series. It might not care about voltage difference. I just do this on all older cameras that used mercury batteries. I say try the first half of the roll set to box speed and the second half set to overexpose by 1 stop and see what looks best! Since it’s not pushing or pulling it’s an easy test. Thanks!!

@@delowanfocus I would. It’s great little camera!

It is something i planned on doing this winter, stay tuned for it :D

@@MattRyanPhoto55 i can’t wait😉

@@djtoman6875 no actually. As much as I loved the camera and how good it was I just did not care for the ergonomics of it. So I sold it for a good profit. Kind of regret it but is what it is.

@@MattRyanPhoto55 Sorry to hear you didn't like the ergonomics, but glad you made some dosh on it.

$650. Yeah too bad about that :( It happens though lol

@@wmprogrammer1001 I am from Florida but been in Minnesota for the last 15 years. But my breathing was fine except for when I was at higher elevation. My first two days I could feel the thinner air when I was hiking around in the morning or carrying luggage etc. but for the most part when not up in the mountains and just down in Tucson I was good

@@MattRyanPhoto55 Thank you for your response.

I hate straps most of the time, but this camera I did normally run with a Peak Design strap.

Thank you for the kind words! I do plan to travel more west and explore without a doubt!

@@Luigi13 thank you! Yeah Florida is nuts with humidity. Thank you for your kind words!

@@rji2goleez and thank you for the camera! It’s in my bag right now lol

@@ANTIK1OAS nice! Thanks for the name of the cactus! The wraith, wasn’t that a Charlie sheen movie about a possessed car or something?

@MattRyanPhoto55 that's the movie.

@@baddierat2246 I have a 500mb Kodak sdcard in it. I transfer the photos to my computer which is synced with my phone. You can use Google photos, Amazon photos etc to do the same as the iPhone sync.

@@user-sg8nq4tx3u it’s a great camera. I have it with me almost everyday.

@@numbersix8919 $650

@@patrickrostker6693 yeah very happy, but I really wanted that Mamiya 6 with the lenses for $1,600 oh well that’s life.

Hmm not sure I remember, normally it is Ultramax of ColorPlus

I would but I do not have the camera any longer. I do portrait work but I do not film the sessions. But it is a great idea for a future video, thanks for the comment!

@ aahh cool, alright nice to hear thx for your answer btw, did you know that you can‘t find another compact camera on the market right now with the same image quality that offer also a macro fukction that render that many details with this quality like the tough TG-7? i did some research in the internet, also i think this camera should even go viral because of the features it offers, the problem nowadays is that the peoples only want the best image quality, megapixel etc …etc but this little thing here is a secret little gem i can tell you :)

Oh it is a great little camera, and I regret getting rid of it, I just prefer my older Nikon Coolpix P6000 over it. If i see one for a good price again I will most likely pick one up again.

@@Marvin19661 yes it has a Rodenstock lens.

@@doofwop that’s great thanks for your insight and speculation. And by the way I have tried all of those other brands you name dropped, and own them. My comment about it being great was more in line with it was actually the most advanced manual camera produced using auto program, and matrix metering. The K1000 is a great camera, I have one, used it, but it does not come anywhere near the capabilities of the more advanced Nikons or the metering the FA has. I do agree that the K1000 and the AE-1’s are more fitting for GOAT awards based on pricing, availability, ease of use and popularity. Again I have them and I use them. And lol at adding Yashica to your list. While I have several and love them I would never add them to a list with Contax, Leica, or Nikon. I appreciate your insight and contribution to the comments

ALso I want to thank you for the compliment on my age, I just realized you said I wasn't even alive back when this was released, when actually I was

Purchased it in a lot from an estate sale

I can agree that there are other cameras that take just as or better. I never heard of the Baldessa now I think I am going to have to find one! Thanks for. the tip!

@@NickedOff thanks! My favorite 35mm color film has to be lomography 400 with Kodak Colorplus a close second. Black and white I have to say Fomo 400 and Ilford HP5 equally. Unfortunately the IIIC has been sold there was just way too good of an offer on it to refuse. However I have a IIa that I am planning to take out soon. Ultimately I loved that IIIC it took amazing photos the lens was incredible. But ergonomics was a big factor it just was not the most comfortable camera to use. The IIa is smaller but it has a top thumb film advance which I prefer over the bottom and feels better in my hands. So it will be getting sent off to be repaired and get a CLA. In the meantime check out my other videos with other cameras. Currently my go to 35mm is my Nikon F3 with a 50mm f/1.8 and my go to medium format is a Bronica ETRSI for 6x4.5 and a Bronica s2a for 6x6. My digital setup is a Sony a7c and lately it has been sporting the new Sony 70-200 f/4 Macro G OSS II lens (amazing lens) more videos coming soon with that lens.

@@MattRyanPhoto55 Very cool, I can understand your preference with ergonomics. I'd be curious to see what other cameras accept the Schneider Retina-Xenar lenses (DKL mount correct?), because I heard the Voigtlander DKL is different adapter? Or if there is an adapter I would be curious to see these lenses on an e-mount apsc camera

Thanks! I was more concerned about the Nikon F3, ETRsi, and my 70-200 in my bag, I did not have the waterproof cover on it, and I never leave my gear more than a couple feet from me, even though I am pretty sure I was alone out there it was still giving me some worry walking about 100 feet from my bag lol. Plus getting soaked is not fun but I am glad I walked up there

The insert seeing you through viewfinder is brilliant!

Lens is fantastic. The end result for a 35mm focal length lens rivals the best of a Leica. As was said back in the day, forget the bells and whistles on the camera box, go for the glass. This one is superb

@@das2003 I’ve heard the same. However you can buy the bodies pretty cheap for spare parts or simply replacing

@@MattRyanPhoto55 that his true, went to a recent vintage camera fair here in Toronto and saw at least 4 bodies for sale, labeled as "for parts". I was so close to buying one of these cameras, I ended up getting a Hasselblad 500cm.

You got the better camera lol, the 500cm is on my list, right at the top.

@@ESPlover707 I love my Yashica-D but you are correct the lens is a little soft when I compare it to this or my Rolleicord. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@@Caballeroshot yeah this one runs like a champ. I was having the focus issues due to the foam under the ground glass and the mirror but I fixed all of that last night

@@MattRyanPhoto55 I had the same issue with mine but thankfully the repair is incredibly easy to do. Look forward to seeing more images from yours. ✌🏽

Thanks, it was a very easy fix and seems spot on now. I will have more footage in a week or less.

Yes you can

Mind telling me how ? Is the quality poor at 400 for example?

@@9999chihao Paul Barden at www.kodakretina.exposure.co he does amazing work but contact him first before sending a camera to make sure.

I would say the MJU is going to be better, and sharper. I have both and like the quality off the MJU. I will however make for a good backup, or a camera to hand to a friend