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I was literally just about to box my Yashica LM and ship it off for repair due to a non-working film counter. As I was packaging the camera I saw this video and your explanation of the quirky 2 button counter reset. It worked! You just saved me a repair bill!! You’re the best!!!
I'm about to do the same by marking the camera "not sure if working" because I got it from an estate bidding. Really need more people to do more tutorials about the vintages items.
Nice! I have the same Yashica new model B @10:00. The leatherette is cracking and flaking off, so I got a new cover kit (to use as a pattern), along with some dark purple adhesive leather to customize mine a bit. Thanks to your videos, I was also able to take the hood off, clean the inside, the focusing lens, and the mirror too! :D
Thank you so much for creating this highly informative video; you have demonstrated the important highlights of each model very clearly, making it easier to know which model to look for based on personal preferences. Bravo!
just got my Yashicaflex AII TLR from you yesterday!!! For a camera that is nearly 70 years old, this thing looks and feels pristine. Thanks for the great videos.
I bought a gray Yashica A from you and I'm loving the photos. It's my first medium format and I'm so impressed with the quality of the large negatives.
I bought a Yashica Auto from your ebay store! It just arrived today. Very excited to shoot with it! It arrived quickly and well packaged! Thanks! Will be buying from you again very soon! (I've got my eyes on that Aires IIIC Rangefinder).
I have the 44 mini TLR. Put a few rolls through it when I first got it, but haven’t used it for probably about 15 years. 127 film is getting easier to find again; I must buy one. Back in the ‘80s I used to use a 124G, but I have never owned one.
Really like videos like this one. I'm looking into getting a TLR of some kind. Initially looked only for Rollei and Mamiya cameras. Soon though, found out that a lot of camera manufacturers made TLR's. Very interesting chapter in camera making, to me at least. Thank's for making all these videos.
I own the one Yashica you don't mention- the Yashica LM that has the simple light meter underneath the name bar. I picked it up at a garage sale years ago for 10 bucks, still works. Thanks also for the cleaning video.
I like shooting with TLRs, I had a Mamiya interchangeable TLR in the 80s but sold it when I went digital. Recently a friend gave me his father's old Yashica D which was "broken". I had to reseat the mirror and put in new light-seals but I've now shot 5 or 6 films with it and it's been a real nostalgia blast. I didn't expect to use it much but I've now bought some chemicals and processed my first film in over 30 years! I have enough for another 4 films so I guess I'm now committed! :-) I was interested in the video to see how the Yashicas evolved, although disappointed you didn't get to my D. Maybe you could do a sequel taking us all the way through the lineup?
I have been shooting with my 124G after a few years. It is close to Rolleiflex quality for a fraction of the price, perhaps equivalent to a Rolleicord. Lens is very good at mid apertures but just a tad soft wide open. The only thing missing is interchangeable lenses but I rely on my Mamiya TLRs for that. The trade off is that the Mamiya is bulkier and heavier than the Yashica. TLRs forever!
Thank you fpr the informative video! I have a yashicaflex B and was wondering what the little handles next to the aperture and shutter speed dials do? I can't find any information about it elsewhere. thanks a lot!
The 124 models were the last of the line which ended with the 124G, with the 124 being the first in the line. As such, they are the "youngest" of the Yashicas with the 124 being the penultimate model. The G is preferred over its 124 sibling as it has some minor improvements, notably to the somewhat unreliable meter wiring of the 124 which causes failure of the meter.
I just picked up a beautiful Yashica 635. It is unique in that it has an adapter that allows you to shoot 35mm film as well as 120. I haven't tried it yet but I've seen photos shot with 35mm film and they are beautiful. The 124 G seems to be the popular, overpriced, Yashica tlr that people don't mind paying a premium for. There are many less expensive Yashicas available that probably are as good, maybe better.
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Great video! What would you say about the Yashica 44? I'm considering buying one.
The Yashica 24 preceded the 124 and is basically the same camera under the skin. Originally it was designed to be used with 220 film only and Yashica supplied a special back for 120 film use. There have been reports that 120 film can actually be used with the standard 220 back. But mileage may differ. 120 film with its backing paper requires a little extra room between the film guides and the pressure plate and this is why a 220 plate that sits closer to the film guides could cause scratch marks on 120 film. My 24 came with the 120 back so I don't have any issues, but if you wish to be completely reassured about using 120 film, especially as 220 is no longer made, try sourcing a 24 with the 120 back. The meter is the same as the 124/124G models but is only activated when the meter switch is pushed in for metering and switches off when it is released. This function is superior, IMO, to the 124 series cameras in which the meter is always on whilst the focusing hood is erected. Also the 124 model is prone to the switch failing due to an issue with the flat cable connector. I understand that the problem was rectified in the 124G. The battery was the now unobtainable PX625, but alternatives are readily available, but you may know this already. For everything you're ever likely to want to know, visit Paul Sokk's site. yashicatlr. com For looks, I find the 24 much better than the plastic looking series 124 cameras, for what it's worth.
The A models feature simple levers for adjusting the shutter and aperture, the D uses dials, with a window on top of the taking lens so you can see the settings while looking downward over the focus hood. The B and D are more convenient to operate, but the A is less complicated.
Hello! Can you please tell me if it is possible to use the shutter release cable on these cameras? What is the thread diameter for the coloured light filter? I would appreciate it.
I was disappointed when you stopped at C. I have a Yashica-D grey in colour. How does it stack up with those you showed? It could use a cleaning as the mirror is dark.
If you have a jeweler's screwdriver to undo the hood the mirror is quite easy to service yourself. I had to reseat and clean the mirror on my D when I first got it (along with replacing the lightseals - another trivially easy job...)
I have a 1957 Yashica Mat with a 75mm 3.5 Lumaxar lens which is a great camera. It needs a cla as the speeds are not very accurate. It's going to ppp repairs when the covid has died down.
Hi, just a wee question. What about setting ISO? I have a Yashica A and I didn't find about that on manual or even here. Can you please tell me how to do it? Cheers
There are no ISO settings on the camera, you need to set the ISO on a light meter or a light meter app on a smart phone. Once you set the ISO on the light meter or app, it will show you what settings to use on your camera. The Yashica is a great camera, and you should be able to take great photos with it.
@@japanvintagecamera8869 Hi I have the Yashicaflex S model with the Seconic light meter. I was given the camera still in its original leather case and it is in excellent condition. I am wondering if you might be able to advise me in how to get the meter working as there is no need visible? Also, the ASA speed bar at the top of the camera slides loosely across the slot. Do you recommenda way to give it more friction and slide nicely? Many thanks for your help, regards Jim
Although there is an ISO dial on the winding knob it is only a memory aid, it doesn't actually do anything useful. I use a handheld light meter and make a pint of setting ISO on that if I change film, which is much more important!
The ISO doesn't do anything, they are fully manual. You can use any ISO film that you can find, just adjust the exposure accordingly. If you use a lightmeter (eg phone app) you will need to set the matching ISO to the film on the meter.
It is the most advanced, and nowadays can sell for as much as a good Rolleiflex. However, the lens is prone to hazing, so be sure to check the lens before buying the camera, the haze is usually permanent.
I was literally just about to box my Yashica LM and ship it off for repair due to a non-working film counter. As I was packaging the camera I saw this video and your explanation of the quirky 2 button counter reset. It worked! You just saved me a repair bill!! You’re the best!!!
I'm about to do the same by marking the camera "not sure if working" because I got it from an estate bidding.
Really need more people to do more tutorials about the vintages items.
Used a 124g while working in a photo studio,proms and little league baseball teams great photos very reliable .
Nice! I have the same Yashica new model B @10:00. The leatherette is cracking and flaking off, so I got a new cover kit (to use as a pattern), along with some dark purple adhesive leather to customize mine a bit. Thanks to your videos, I was also able to take the hood off, clean the inside, the focusing lens, and the mirror too! :D
Thank you so much for creating this highly informative video; you have demonstrated the important highlights of each model very clearly, making it easier to know which model to look for based on personal preferences. Bravo!
Nice, always loved these, perfect for my physical disability, now I use the flip out screen, I can’t look through a viewfinder, nice video.
I have a Yashica D and love it. I prefer it over my Rolleiflex. It’s so simple to use and takes wonderful images.
just got my Yashicaflex AII TLR from you yesterday!!! For a camera that is nearly 70 years old, this thing looks and feels pristine. Thanks for the great videos.
I bought a gray Yashica A from you and I'm loving the photos. It's my first medium format and I'm so impressed with the quality of the large negatives.
This inspired me to pull my dad’s Yashica A out. Looking forward to running a roll of film through it.
a great video just got one and this was a good overview of the Yashica range of cameras! thanks for posting!
I bought a Yashica Auto from your ebay store! It just arrived today. Very excited to shoot with it! It arrived quickly and well packaged! Thanks! Will be buying from you again very soon! (I've got my eyes on that Aires IIIC Rangefinder).
Great videos, love your knowledge of all the cameras you show, helps so much, I have a 124g and 635 brilliant cameras.
Thanks for this nice video! I was confused by the different models and your video helps a lot!
I have the 44 mini TLR. Put a few rolls through it when I first got it, but haven’t used it for probably about 15 years. 127 film is getting easier to find again; I must buy one. Back in the ‘80s I used to use a 124G, but I have never owned one.
Really like videos like this one. I'm looking into getting a TLR of some kind. Initially looked only for Rollei and Mamiya cameras. Soon though, found out that a lot of camera manufacturers made TLR's. Very interesting chapter in camera making, to me at least. Thank's for making all these videos.
I hope you ended up with one and you like it. I bought a TLR and now it's my go-to camera. I love the thing!
Thanks. Very clear and informative. I hope you'll do another Yashica video got model D, etc. Also interested in Minoltas.
I own the one Yashica you don't mention- the Yashica LM that has the simple light meter underneath the name bar. I picked it up at a garage sale years ago for 10 bucks, still works. Thanks also for the cleaning video.
Great video. Shame you stopped. I have a 1957 Yashica Mat with a 75mm 3.5 Lumaxar lens which is very sharp.
I have a 1957 Yashica Mat with a 75mm 3.5 Lumaxar lens.
I also have a Yashica fxd quartz with a 50mm f2 lens.
I love Yashica.
Very good analysis and most knowledgeable video, many thanks sir from India
I like shooting with TLRs, I had a Mamiya interchangeable TLR in the 80s but sold it when I went digital. Recently a friend gave me his father's old Yashica D which was "broken". I had to reseat the mirror and put in new light-seals but I've now shot 5 or 6 films with it and it's been a real nostalgia blast. I didn't expect to use it much but I've now bought some chemicals and processed my first film in over 30 years! I have enough for another 4 films so I guess I'm now committed! :-) I was interested in the video to see how the Yashicas evolved, although disappointed you didn't get to my D. Maybe you could do a sequel taking us all the way through the lineup?
I just got a Yashica 635 dirt cheap with the case. Waiting for it to arrive but it looks great so hopefully a little tlc will get it going.
Hello Japan Camera Hunter. Such an Informative video! I hope you can make a separate tutorial for Yashicaflex model B.
Nice video.
I have been shooting with my 124G after a few years. It is close to Rolleiflex quality for a fraction of the price, perhaps equivalent to a Rolleicord. Lens is very good at mid apertures but just a tad soft wide open. The only thing missing is interchangeable lenses but I rely on my Mamiya TLRs for that. The trade off is that the Mamiya is bulkier and heavier than the Yashica. TLRs forever!
Great video 🙏🏻👍🏻
Thank you fpr the informative video! I have a yashicaflex B and was wondering what the little handles next to the aperture and shutter speed dials do? I can't find any information about it elsewhere. thanks a lot!
Great video, glad I found your channel. Question, where does the Yashica 124 fit in this series of cameras?
The 124 models were the last of the line which ended with the 124G, with the 124 being the first in the line. As such, they are the "youngest" of the Yashicas with the 124 being the penultimate model. The G is preferred over its 124 sibling as it has some minor improvements, notably to the somewhat unreliable meter wiring of the 124 which causes failure of the meter.
I just picked up a beautiful Yashica 635. It is unique in that it has an adapter that allows you to shoot 35mm film as well as 120. I haven't
tried it yet but I've seen photos shot with 35mm film and they are beautiful. The 124 G seems to be the popular, overpriced, Yashica tlr that people don't mind paying a premium for. There are many less expensive Yashicas available that probably are as good, maybe better.
Great video! What would you say about the Yashica 44? I'm considering buying one.
Which would you recommend for a beginner? I've shot plenty of 35mm film but new to medium format
Great video! I want to get the yashica 635 do you have any info about this one?
Thanks 👍
Great video. I've earned a lot. Gracias!
Thanks for the video. I have a Yashicaflex TLR. How do you set the ASA ?
Great video! I would love to know more about the Yashica-24 and how the meter works. Is there a battery for it? If so, how can I change it.
The Yashica 24 preceded the 124 and is basically the same camera under the skin. Originally it was designed to be used with 220 film only and Yashica supplied a special back for 120 film use. There have been reports that 120 film can actually be used with the standard 220 back. But mileage may differ. 120 film with its backing paper requires a little extra room between the film guides and the pressure plate and this is why a 220 plate that sits closer to the film guides could cause scratch marks on 120 film. My 24 came with the 120 back so I don't have any issues, but if you wish to be completely reassured about using 120 film, especially as 220 is no longer made, try sourcing a 24 with the 120 back.
The meter is the same as the 124/124G models but is only activated when the meter switch is pushed in for metering and switches off when it is released. This function is superior, IMO, to the 124 series cameras in which the meter is always on whilst the focusing hood is erected. Also the 124 model is prone to the switch failing due to an issue with the flat cable connector. I understand that the problem was rectified in the 124G. The battery was the now unobtainable PX625, but alternatives are readily available, but you may know this already.
For everything you're ever likely to want to know, visit Paul Sokk's site. yashicatlr. com
For looks, I find the 24 much better than the plastic looking series 124 cameras, for what it's worth.
Curious to know differences and rarity between the A-D models.
The A models feature simple levers for adjusting the shutter and aperture, the D uses dials, with a window on top of the taking lens so you can see the settings while looking downward over the focus hood. The B and D are more convenient to operate, but the A is less complicated.
Do you have any information on the Yashica 44?
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Can you please tell me if it is possible to use the shutter release cable on these cameras?
What is the thread diameter for the coloured light filter?
I would appreciate it.
Pigeonflex (1953-1954)
Yashimaflex (1953)
Yashicaflex (1953)
Yashica A (1954)
Yashica AII/AS
Are there any major differences between Yashicaflexes a-d and Yashicas a-d? Are they just japanese and european releases?
Do you have any Yashicaflex A in stock right now?
I was disappointed when you stopped at C. I have a Yashica-D grey in colour. How does it stack up with those you showed? It could use a cleaning as the mirror is dark.
If you have a jeweler's screwdriver to undo the hood the mirror is quite easy to service yourself. I had to reseat and clean the mirror on my D when I first got it (along with replacing the lightseals - another trivially easy job...)
You didn't talk about the line type on many of these cameras????
I have found a Yashica B at 200$ ,is it a fair price? How is the quality of pics?
I have a 1957 Yashica Mat with a 75mm 3.5 Lumaxar lens which is a great camera. It needs a cla as the speeds are not very accurate. It's going to ppp repairs when the covid has died down.
I just brought a Yashica C from you. Lol.
Hi, just a wee question. What about setting ISO? I have a Yashica A and I didn't find about that on manual or even here. Can you please tell me how to do it? Cheers
There are no ISO settings on the camera, you need to set the ISO on a light meter or a light meter app on a smart phone. Once you set the ISO on the light meter or app, it will show you what settings to use on your camera. The Yashica is a great camera, and you should be able to take great photos with it.
@@japanvintagecamera8869 Hi I have the Yashicaflex S model with the Seconic light meter. I was given the camera still in its original leather case and it is in excellent condition. I am wondering if you might be able to advise me in how to get the meter working as there is no need visible? Also, the ASA speed bar at the top of the camera slides loosely across the slot. Do you recommenda way to give it more friction and slide nicely? Many thanks for your help, regards Jim
Although there is an ISO dial on the winding knob it is only a memory aid, it doesn't actually do anything useful. I use a handheld light meter and make a pint of setting ISO on that if I change film, which is much more important!
Will you have these back in stock on your Etsy soon?
I will be adding a lot more cameras before the weekend.
Forgive my ignorance, what is the iso range o. The B model? :(
The ISO doesn't do anything, they are fully manual. You can use any ISO film that you can find, just adjust the exposure accordingly. If you use a lightmeter (eg phone app) you will need to set the matching ISO to the film on the meter.
Is Yashica Mat 24g the best Yashica TLR?
It is the most advanced, and nowadays can sell for as much as a good Rolleiflex. However, the lens is prone to hazing, so be sure to check the lens before buying the camera, the haze is usually permanent.
@@japanvintagecamera8869 Do you think there is a better alternative for around same price?
What's the best way to get in contact with you regarding choosing a TLR camera from you? I emailed from the website but the address bounced :(
Sorry about that, I am receiving messages there every day, you can message me through my Etsy store if you like.
@@japanvintagecamera8869 message sent via your Etsy store, thank you.
Yashica D? Yashica 635?
Yashica D video is coming now
1953 with the Pigeonflex. No, they didn't start by making microscopes.