Yashica GSN and GTN

[wamjam]

i just visited yashica-guy.com and found the models GSN and GTN. what is the difference between the two? it also says that the GTN is the flagship of yashica rangefinders...is this true?

do these models have a manual override?

 

[kully]

GSN has a silver coloured top and trim whilst the GTN has a black top and trim. There is no other difference.

The GTN is not as common as the silver one.

They have no manual override, just aperature priority with a red arrow for over-exposure (1/500 is the top speed) and a yellow arrow for when the shutter speed drops below 1/30.

I have the GTN - it feels quite fragile but is actually quite tough. The paint is quite thin too (I have a Japan one) - the GSN finish seems more durable.

 

[wamjam]

thanks kully. which of the G series has a manual override? what about the half 14 and half 17?

 

[kully]

I've never owned one but check out the Yashica Lynx (f/1.4), I think this is the one you were thinking of.

 

[wamjam]

thanks. would you know if the half 14 and 17 have this feature?

 

[kully]

No idea, but typing in "yashica half 14" into Google gives the link:

LINKY

Seems the 14 has manual control, whilst the 17 only has programme mode and manual aperature at 1/30 for flash.

Try Google, I found loads of info.

 

[wamjam]

thanks kully. dang! that half 14 is really hard to find...the ones for sale i mean

 

[KoNickon]

Later GSN/GTN models have ISO dials that go to 1000.

 

[Kat]

Hey, wamjam, seeing as you are located in the same country, perhaps you can play with my GSN some time...I have to check the seals and test it first, though. It's apperture priority only but a good performer, nonetheless. (you can always cheat the meter by adjusting ASA)

 

[wamjam]

Hey, wamjam, seeing as you are located in the same country, perhaps you can play with my GSN some time...I have to check the seals and test it first, though. It's apperture priority only but a good performer, nonetheless. (you can always cheat the meter by adjusting ASA)

hey kat...gladly! i might go to hidalgo tomorrow, just to stroll and probably shoot. either that or i'd go xmas shopping at market market.

🙂