Yashica Samurai X3.0 Half-frame 35mm SLR Film Camera with 25mm-75mm Lens
Description:
The Samurai X3.0 is one of the most distinctive cameras ever made, and we like it precisely for that reason. Introduced in 1987, it won the Japanese Camera Grand Prix in 1988 for its design, which abandoned every conventional idea of what a still camera should look like and instead drew from the compact camcorders that were becoming popular at the time. The result is a true SLR in a vertical, single-handed grip body with a motorised 3x zoom, a through-the-lens viewfinder, and a 25-75mm lens of 14 elements in 13 groups that produces genuinely sharp, well-defined images. Because it shoots half-frame, each standard 36-exposure roll gives you 72 shots, and unlike most half-frame cameras the frames are landscape-oriented by default, making each shot feel natural to compose. The 25-75mm range is equivalent to approximately 35-105mm in full-frame terms, covering wide scenes through to a comfortable telephoto. Continuous shooting and a self-timer are also included.
Specs:
- Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/500s
- Lens: 25-75mm Yashica zoom, f3.5-4.3, 14 elements in 13 groups, autofocus, 49mm filter thread
- Focus: Active autofocus with focus lock
- Modes: Fully automatic with continuous shooting, night mode and self-timer
- Main advantage: True SLR half-frame giving 72 shots per roll in landscape orientation, with a sharp 14-element zoom lens
Battery: 2CR5 (included)
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.
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