Better focussing than a Yashica Electro 35

I just bought my first ever Yashica camera, an Electro 35 GSN. Got it on ebay for $11.27. It's in remarkable shape. Of course the battery issue was easily solved by going to Yashica_guy on the internet and getting the adapter plus new, buy it anywhere battery. Got used to the two little lights, fired off a couple of rolls of color (the darkroom I lease at a nearby publishing company has a plugged drain, so I couldn't do B&W), and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the images.

As for the rangefinder, it's quite bright - nothing like my old M3 - but good enough.

Thanks all for the tip about cleaning the VF/RF.

Here I am with a high zoot Maxxum 7 system that I haven't carried since I bought the GSN. Just me, my GSN, and my Yashica T4 Super.
 
I've got a bunch of cameras (Maxxum 7, two Spotmatics, Yashica T4 Super, Yashica Mat 124G, Minolta SRT101) and a couple of months ago I bought a Yashica Electro 35 GSN.

I had to put in a new light seal kit and a battery, but it's fun to use and has a lovely lens. If you have trouble focusing you should definitely clean the RF/VF. Ought to make a big difference. Further, it has a very quiet shutter release.

Not to the camera's credit is its bulk, but I rather like that - no heavier than one of my Spotmatics - feels like a real camera. However, the smaller Canonet is doubtless worth picking up. Just don't give up on the Yashica. Clean it up and then decide.
 
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