Yashica Mat-124G Medium Format TLR film camera with 80mm f3.5 lens
Description:
The Yashica Mat-124G is a legendary twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera, perfect for photographers stepping into the world of medium format photography. Renowned for its sharp Yashinon 80mm f3.5 lens, it captures incredible detail with rich tonality, ideal for portraits, landscapes, and creative projects. Its waist-level viewfinder provides a unique shooting experience, letting you frame images with precision while encouraging thoughtful composition. A favourite among vintage camera enthusiasts, the Mat-124G offers a lightweight yet durable build, making it reliable for fieldwork or studio setups.
With its bright focusing screen and simple controls, this camera is perfect for beginners and seasoned photographers alike. The 6x6 format delivers square negatives with stunning clarity, making it ideal for fine art or editorial work. The Mat-124G includes a built-in light meter for added convenience (though manual metering can also be used).
Specs:
- Type: Mechanical
- Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/500s
- Lens: Fixed Yashinon 80mm f3.5 (equivalent to 50mm in 35mm format)
- Modes: Fully manual exposure control
Battery:
Uses one LR44 battery (included) for the light meter. The camera operates fully mechanically without the battery.
Due to the age of this camera and the nature of old light meters, we can’t guarantee that the light meter still works. This isn’t an issue as the camera will function perfectly without batteries. To meter a scene before taking a picture, we recommend using an external light meter or taking our online course that will teach you how to use a film camera without the use of any external tools. Learn more here.
How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
Medium format camera sample images
