Yashica Mat-124G Medium Format TLR film camera with 80mm f3.5 lens
Yashica Mat-124G Medium Format TLR film camera with Yashinon 80mm f3.5 lens
All cameras come with a 6-month warranty.
This kit includes:
- Yashica Mat-124G
Description:
The Yashica Mat-124G is a fully mechanical camera. This means it does not require any batteries to operate its shutter.
The Yashica Mat-124G is, without a doubt, our favourite TLR ever. What is a TLR-camera? Twin-lens reflexes allow you to focus using a viewfinder through the first lens while shooting is done through the second one. It is a very good system for 6x6 (square format) as it allows for a very compact and lightweight medium format experience.
The Yashica Mat was Japan’s reply to the high quality German made Rolleiflex. The 124G is the latest and best version of the Yashica Mats. The camera has an impressively sharp 80mm f3.5 lens that can definitely compete with the Tessar lenses present in the Rollei cameras from the same era. It is very easy to use and the viewfinder is a lot brighter than most other TLRs making focussing super easy.
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 a light-meter app on your phone. Alternatively you can use the foolproof sunny-16 rule.
Specifications:
- First release year: 1970
- Power: N/A
- Modes: Manual
- Format: 6x6
Want to try before you buy? All cameras available online are also available in store for you to have a feel.
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
