Wouter
Well-known
Hello yashica fans, I have the opportunity to buy a 'mint' 35gx for about a 100 dollars. I would appreciate your opinions on this camera, as well as on the price. I have some leicas, an olympus 35sp, OM1 ... Thanks in advance !
deebel
Newbie
sol33
Established
You should also check http://www.cameraquest.com/yash35gx.htm and http://www.yashica-guy.com/document/gxmanual.html. I do not own a Yashica Electro GX but to me it seems to be the most attractive of all Yashica Electros. 100$ is OK for a working camera and really cheap if it's mint. I think you should buy it. 
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wintoid
Back to film
I'm a 35SP fan, and a former GX owner. The GX is wonderful. Best viewfinder of any compact camera I've used, and a wonderful diamond RF patch. What lets it down is a tendency towards lens flare, and I never use hoods, so it had to go.
spyderphil
Member
Go for it!
Go for it!
I've owned one for a few months and put several rolls through it. I find it an absolute joy to use, it feels 'right' in the hand, the metering is great (with filters if desired) and the lens is sharp.
Not had any real flare problems with mine.
I also own a 14E and a GSN, the GX is quite a bit smaller and lighter and for that reason alone I almost always go for it though I really enjoy the all manual 14E.
I paid $100 for mine in exc + condition and I'd definitely do it again!
Phil
Go for it!
I've owned one for a few months and put several rolls through it. I find it an absolute joy to use, it feels 'right' in the hand, the metering is great (with filters if desired) and the lens is sharp.
Not had any real flare problems with mine.
I also own a 14E and a GSN, the GX is quite a bit smaller and lighter and for that reason alone I almost always go for it though I really enjoy the all manual 14E.
I paid $100 for mine in exc + condition and I'd definitely do it again!
Phil
btgc
Veteran
GX owners, do GX has shutter release feels similar to G[S/SN] in terms of rather long trip and stiffness (would be logical because of AE) ?
spyderphil
Member
Yes, shutter has long travel then a delicate 'click'.
Wouter
Well-known
Thank you all for your advice ! I'm negociating the acquisition ...