Yashica Mat Medium Format TLR film camera with 80mm f3.5 lens
Description:
The Yashica Mat is a classic twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera, designed for photographers who appreciate simplicity and quality. Its Yashinon 80mm f3.5 lens delivers sharp, beautiful images with a distinctive medium format look, making it ideal for portraits, landscapes, and creative photography. The 6x6 square format produces striking negatives with exceptional detail and tonal range, perfect for enlargements or fine art prints.
The waist-level viewfinder offers a unique perspective, allowing for precise composition and a slower, more deliberate approach to photography. Fully mechanical, the Yashica Mat is reliable and straightforward, with easy-to-use controls that are perfect for photographers looking to master the basics of medium format shooting.
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:
No battery is required as it is fully mechanical.
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
