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Yashica
Jun 20, 2005 12:06:39 GMT -5
Post by kamera on Jun 20, 2005 12:06:39 GMT -5
Hey guys and gals,
Lets' see if we can get some responses going here.
I only have one(and do use it) TLR and that is an old Yashicamat EM. In great cosmetic and mechanical shape, including the meter which of course needs no battery.
There are not a lot of times I want the 6x6 format, but when I do this is the camera in my collection that I grab.
Every time I do use it, I have to all over again get used to the image being in reverse, but it quickly comes to me. Generally shoot B&W in it.
I have a nice working 4x5 in my collection but I cannot get used to using this camera. The upside down image just does not fit in with my sense of balance concentration. So it sits mounted on a nice old wood tripod in my den.
Ron Head Kalamazoo, MI
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Yashica
Jun 20, 2005 18:26:32 GMT -5
Post by Randy on Jun 20, 2005 18:26:32 GMT -5
I have a Spartus Full Vue that I've taken pictures with, but I haven't got them developed yet.
Randy Jay
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Yashica
Jun 24, 2005 7:04:03 GMT -5
Post by Just Plain Curt on Jun 24, 2005 7:04:03 GMT -5
I have 3 Ciroflex, a Flexaret, a Lubitel ll, a Minolta Autocord, 2 Ricohflex, a Seagull, 2 Voigtlander Brilliants, a Weltaflex, a Zeiss Ikoflex, and several Kodak Duoflex/Argus Seventy Five/Spartus/Imperial/Anscoflex. As of late I haven't used many of them. The Minolta seems to have joined the Seagull in the "jammed shutter" category. Guess I'll add them to the "things to do" pile. Too many cameras there already, maybe I should try and get caught up fixing before I buy any more, LOL.
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Yashica
Jun 24, 2005 17:53:29 GMT -5
Post by Randy on Jun 24, 2005 17:53:29 GMT -5
I have 3 Ciroflex, a Flexaret, a Lubitel ll, a Minolta Autocord, 2 Ricohflex, a Seagull, 2 Voigtlander Brilliants, a Weltaflex, a Zeiss Ikoflex, and several Kodak Duoflex/Argus Seventy Five/Spartus/Imperial/Anscoflex. As of late I haven't used many of them. The Minolta seems to have joined the Seagull in the "jammed shutter" category. Guess I'll add them to the "things to do" pile. Too many cameras there already, maybe I should try and get caught up fixing before I buy any more, LOL. DROOL.... I've always wanted an Autocord, but they are a little out of my reach.
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tuna
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Yashica
Jun 25, 2005 5:49:16 GMT -5
Post by tuna on Jun 25, 2005 5:49:16 GMT -5
DROOL.... I've always wanted an Autocord, but they are a little out of my reach. Razor-sharp lens but a bit difficult to focus in low light. Due to the focus-arm configuration, many times I missed a shot because I pressed the focus lever instead of the shutter release. A precision camera but not quite a Rollei.
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Yashica
Jun 25, 2005 11:02:30 GMT -5
Post by kamera on Jun 25, 2005 11:02:30 GMT -5
Speaking of the Minolta Autocord. Terry Miyahara who owns Terry's Camera Repair in Fountain Valley, CA, was a camera assembler in the Minolta plants in his young days.
He tells how a lady came into his shop one day with an Autocord and asked what its value was. Well upon examining the camera he looked in the spot where assemblers would put their initials/name and found that he had assembled this very camera.
Don't know how much he gave the lady for it, but it now sits in a case in his shop.
If any Minolta shooters need work done, this guy is great and very competitive in price.
Ron Head Kalamazoo, MI
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Yashica
Jun 25, 2005 16:03:24 GMT -5
Post by Just Plain Curt on Jun 25, 2005 16:03:24 GMT -5
Hi Ron, Thanks for the Minolta repair info. I'll have to see if they can give me a quote to work on the old Autocord. She deserves to be in tip top shape again.
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Yashica
Jul 11, 2005 6:53:18 GMT -5
Post by heath on Jul 11, 2005 6:53:18 GMT -5
I have a Yashica A TLR and use it whenever I can. The results I get from it are great. It was my first MF camera. I also have a Voigtlander Brillant (the German name of it) but the shutter has jammed.
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PeterW
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Yashica
Jul 12, 2005 19:01:54 GMT -5
Post by PeterW on Jul 12, 2005 19:01:54 GMT -5
Sorry to be rather late replying, I've been catching up some replies this evening.
I've got several TLRs, a YashicaMat, a Rolleiflex Original, an Ikoflex (both of these two are mechanically fine now I've fixed them, but they're both rather sorely in need of cosmetic attention) plus a few 'lesser breeds' like Lubitel, Voigtländer Brillant and Reflecta, but like you I don't use them an awful lot. When I do I also have to get used all over again to the 'back to front' viewing. Same thing applies to my Flexilette and Kine Exakta.
The last time I used a TLR was about a month ago when I decided to take the Lubitel out for a spin. I'd forgotten what high quality pictures this cheap plastic TLR with a triplet lens produces.
Peter
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Jul 24, 2005 20:50:58 GMT -5
Post by GeneW on Jul 24, 2005 20:50:58 GMT -5
I had a spot of luck today and was first to pounce on a FS posting on the Rangefinder Forum for a YashicaMat LM in good working condition. The price was $50US. The first 'good' camera I ever used was a Yashica D my high school owned and I'll never forget that heady experience. This will be like a homecoming.
For some while I've been wanting an inexpensive TLR I could put into my carry-everywhere bag and I think this will be just the ticket.
Gene
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Yashica
Jul 25, 2005 7:32:31 GMT -5
Post by kamera on Jul 25, 2005 7:32:31 GMT -5
Gene W.,
The Yashicamat LM is very similar to my EM and...yes...you will love the camera. A nice size and very high quality mechanics and optics. Enjoy it!!
Ron Head Kalamazoo, MI
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tuna
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Yashica
Jul 28, 2005 6:14:07 GMT -5
Post by tuna on Jul 28, 2005 6:14:07 GMT -5
Gene W., The Yashicamat LM......very high quality mechanics and optics........Ron Head Kalamazoo, MI I have to disagree about the mechanics. I used Yashica TLR's professionally when I began as a pro in the early 1970's. A lot of us started that way, as Yashicas were not expensive compared to Rollei's. The Yashica lenses and shutters are OK, but the crank winding mechanisms can't take heavy use. Perhaps they serve well as amateur's cameras. We had to quickly upgrade to Mamiya TLR's after a few Yashica jobs were ruined by overlapped frames or complete winder failure. One other consideration, which I'm sure does not apply to amateur use. On the Yashicas, you had to remove it from the tripod to change rolls. The Mamiyas could stay on the tripod, saving loads of time during hectic situations like weddings or school portrait photography.
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Yashica
Jul 28, 2005 7:35:54 GMT -5
Post by kamera on Jul 28, 2005 7:35:54 GMT -5
Yes, Gene, I would have to agree the Yashica EM or LM is better suited to the amateur than the pro. Glad they make cameras of all price and quality ranges. But I would rather have the Yashica used over the newer more inexpensive TLR's like Gull, etc.
Ron Head Kalamazoo, MI
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Yashica
Jul 29, 2005 17:55:41 GMT -5
Post by GeneW on Jul 29, 2005 17:55:41 GMT -5
Yes, Gene, I would have to agree the Yashica EM or LM is better suited to the amateur than the pro. Glad they make cameras of all price and quality ranges. But I would rather have the Yashica used over the newer more inexpensive TLR's like Gull, etc. Ron Head Kalamazoo, MI I think you meant Tuna. I never said anything about amateur vs professional The YashicaMat has been delayed being sent so it'll be awhile yet before I get to try it out. I own a Rollei too but was looking for a 'beater' TLR I could carry around and not worry much about. For an amateur like me, I think the YashicaMat will be a good match. Gene
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Yashica
Aug 16, 2005 18:17:54 GMT -5
Post by andykd on Aug 16, 2005 18:17:54 GMT -5
I too have a Lubitel 2 - which I enjoy using - slows everything down - taken some good shots with it. I bought it from a charity shop last year - cost me 5 UK pounds.!
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