Yashica Electro 35 GSN
This is another classic film camera that I owned and tested. This is a 35mm rangefinder that come with a Color Yashinon DX 45mm 1:1.7-16 lens. Trust me this lens is sharp. When I collected the scanned CD and developed negatives from the shop, I examined the negatives under a loupe. Boy, the images were sharp!
This is bigger than the Olympus 35 EC and weighs about 700g and is solidly built. I love the feel of it in my hands. This cameras can be obtained cheaply from Ebay at around US$25 or less. As with all old cameras, you will need to check the working condition and the condition of the light seals before you bid for one.
This camera uses the old mercury batteries that could not be found these days. Just roll of 4 LR44 button cells batteries and add some aluminium foil to make the contact.
Some sample photos off the camera.
Shopfront at Haiji Lane, Singapore
Shadow on a HDB block , Singapore
2 comments
i always have reservation to bid for cameras online. pardon my ignorance, but how do you check the working condition and the condition of the light seals?
there is always a risk…sometimes the camera may not reach you at all. You can only hope for the best. As for testing, you need to shoot a roll to check that the metering and light seals are ok. Usually the light seals are in a bad condition but may not affect the photos.
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