Stravinsky
Leitz Fellowship
Hello crowd.
a few weeks ago I was browsing the 'bay in search of a cheap start into the MF arena when I stumbled in a poor described Yashica A from germany. Because of my previous reads here I knew this model was one of the cheapest available, but I was surprised nonetheless when I won the thing for a mere 24€.
Upon the arrival the camera looked good, just a little dirty. I took a while just to find out the blades I saw through the lens where the shutter and not a broken aperture blades...
The camera:
I took the camera with me in a short trip to the sea and tested it. By handing the exposed roll to the lab I said: "it's just a test roll from a new camera, please do not scan if the results are very bad".
So let me say I was surprised by the results!
I managed to:
- make only one double exposure. A very good result considering how many time the red window drove me nuts!
- all exposures are ok, at all times
- no big mistakes in setting the aperture/shutter speed even without a meter
In a few words: this is a great "basic" camera, and I got a great fun in taking photos with it.
Here are the best shots from my first roll.
If you are interested there is a dedicated Flickr group and a manual available for download here:
Now what about you? Do you have a Yashica A? Do you mind share your photo?
Ciao,
a few weeks ago I was browsing the 'bay in search of a cheap start into the MF arena when I stumbled in a poor described Yashica A from germany. Because of my previous reads here I knew this model was one of the cheapest available, but I was surprised nonetheless when I won the thing for a mere 24€.
Upon the arrival the camera looked good, just a little dirty. I took a while just to find out the blades I saw through the lens where the shutter and not a broken aperture blades...
The camera:
I took the camera with me in a short trip to the sea and tested it. By handing the exposed roll to the lab I said: "it's just a test roll from a new camera, please do not scan if the results are very bad".
So let me say I was surprised by the results!
I managed to:
- make only one double exposure. A very good result considering how many time the red window drove me nuts!
- all exposures are ok, at all times
- no big mistakes in setting the aperture/shutter speed even without a meter
In a few words: this is a great "basic" camera, and I got a great fun in taking photos with it.
Here are the best shots from my first roll.
If you are interested there is a dedicated Flickr group and a manual available for download here:
Now what about you? Do you have a Yashica A? Do you mind share your photo?
Ciao,
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
I used to have one. It took pretty decent pics, but the lens wasn't as sharp as the Rollei I had at the time so i sold it. This was made with it:
pschauss
Well-known
I bought one for about the same price as you did just to see if I was going to like medium format. Mine has a Yashikor lens (the sharper of the two lenses it was offered with). I have not used it in several years, having moved on to a Yashicamat, and then a Rolleicord. I took some great pictures with it.
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jpa66
Jan as in "Jan and Dean"
I've had a lot of fun with my Yashica A. It's a great camera to get started in medium format. Mine was given to me by my father-in-law, but I would imagine that you could get a good one for around 25 USD. I haven't used it much since I got a Rolleiflex, but I still like it when I don't want as sharp a shot, and just for the fun of it.
The first shot is with Portra NC 160 ( which I love - the film, that is - the photos just so-so at best ), and the other's Tri-X.
I'd put the photos in the body of the text if I could only figure out how to do it...
The first shot is with Portra NC 160 ( which I love - the film, that is - the photos just so-so at best ), and the other's Tri-X.
I'd put the photos in the body of the text if I could only figure out how to do it...
Dan Grisez
Member
Here's mine...
My custom made filter adapter. A Voigtlander 310/32 lens hood with 52mm-55mm step up ring epoxied to it.
My custom made filter adapter. A Voigtlander 310/32 lens hood with 52mm-55mm step up ring epoxied to it.
Gary E
Well-known
I got into MF and TLR similar to the way you did but with a Yashica D. Some of my best pics were taken with this simple camera. Just get into a routine and you'll avoid the double exposures; I always make it a habit to wind the frame after taking a picture. Try some chromes with 120, you'll be pleasantly surprised to the results though the ones you're already getting are good to begin with. Happy TLR snapping
Stravinsky
Leitz Fellowship
Great shots everyone! I would love to try some colour film but I was not able to find it into B&M shops so far...
This week I got back from the shop the second B&W roll and I did upload a few of them on the gallery. I suspect there is some light leak from the top, but it's only noticeable in dark shots.
Here's one from this new roll. It's a shopping cart into the Milan channel called Naviglio.
This week I got back from the shop the second B&W roll and I did upload a few of them on the gallery. I suspect there is some light leak from the top, but it's only noticeable in dark shots.
Here's one from this new roll. It's a shopping cart into the Milan channel called Naviglio.
chubasco
Well-known
Here are some of mine, love this little TLR (so have two, now):
Stravinsky
Leitz Fellowship
Great colors chubasco! I did purchase 5 Ektar 100 rolls but did not have the guts to put down my Leica lately
Hopefully this week...
Hopefully this week...
chubasco
Well-known
Great colors chubasco! I did purchase 5 Ektar 100 rolls but did not have the guts to put down my Leica lately
Hopefully this week...
Thanks, Strav, I've wanted to try Ektar in 120 format, looking forward to your
shots!
Stravinsky
Leitz Fellowship
Here it is... a shot from the first Ektar 100 roll.
Unfortunately the sky wasn't really good... too cloudy to pimp up the colours. But overall I like it a lot.
Unfortunately the sky wasn't really good... too cloudy to pimp up the colours. But overall I like it a lot.
chubasco
Well-known
Very nice, no color shift in that shot!
paulfish4570
Veteran
And now I have one of Chubasco's As. Pics to come when I replace my scanner ...
Stravinsky
Leitz Fellowship
Any Y-A pic to share Paul?
I neglected my "A" for a while for a "D", but now I decided:
a) I love the A simplicity
b) The lens on the A is better (possibly only because it had an easier life...)
Here's a new Ektar 100, finally some pop-up color:
Windows 2011 by Str@vinsky, on Flickr
I neglected my "A" for a while for a "D", but now I decided:
a) I love the A simplicity
b) The lens on the A is better (possibly only because it had an easier life...)
Here's a new Ektar 100, finally some pop-up color:
Windows 2011 by Str@vinsky, on Flickr
kpas
Member
My first spoils into medium format were with my old man's A that he had not touched for a good 20-25 years.
Still worked beautifully, although the viewfinder was a little dim compared to what I ended up buying later (D, 635, 124G, among others)
Still a lovely little camera though. For what they are worth, they take very sharp photos.
Will post up a photo or two later if I can find some negs
Still worked beautifully, although the viewfinder was a little dim compared to what I ended up buying later (D, 635, 124G, among others)
Still a lovely little camera though. For what they are worth, they take very sharp photos.
Will post up a photo or two later if I can find some negs
smiling gecko
pure dumb luck, my friend
alright already...
this thread nudged me to take my new-to me yashica A on the road with me. loaded up a roll of ektar 100 and we'll see...
breathe, relax and enjoy.
sg, aka smiling gecko, aka kenneth
this thread nudged me to take my new-to me yashica A on the road with me. loaded up a roll of ektar 100 and we'll see...
breathe, relax and enjoy.
sg, aka smiling gecko, aka kenneth
Stravinsky
Leitz Fellowship
I agree the thing is quite dark. I use the magnifier to focus and I remove it to frame...
I am happy you did! Have fun. And post an image if you like.
Ciao, Andrea
