YASHICA

The company was founded in May 1945 as Yashima Seiki Seisakusho. It first acted as a sub-contractor for other companies, and notably made fuses for gun shells during the last months of World War II. Read more about Yashica at Camerapedia

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Yashica D

Description Speeds and aperatures controlled by thumb wheels; settings visible in small windows above viewing lens. TLR, Yashikor f3.5/80mm lens in Copal MXV 500 shutter.
Year 1958 - 1974
Film Size 120
Value $60 - $90
Acquired c1995. Purchased at Arlington Camera in Arlington, Texas for about $95. I purchased for use in a college photography class. It served its purpose and now makes a nice addition to my antique camera collection.
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Dodge Challenger (used fisheye lens) and Ford Mustang Grapevine TX July 4, 2010

 

Yashica 44

Description First Japanese TLR with this image size. Yashikor f3.5/60mm lens. Copal-SV B, 1 sec 1/500 shutter. Crank advance with automatic stop. Bayonets on both lenses. Available in black grey(pictured), lavender & grey or brown.
Year 1958
Film Size 127
Value $60 - $90
Acquired December 2011. Bought on ebay for $149.99.
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Old Iron Bridge Euless TX October 11, 2011. Delaney Vineyards Grapevine TX January 2, 2012

 

Yashica 44A

Description Simplified version of 44. Knob advance using rear window, not crank with auto stop. Yashikor f3.5/60mm. No bayonets on lenses Copal shutter B, 1/25 to 1/300. Available in various colors, including blue, gray, rose (pictured) or black enamel with gray leatherette. Most nameplates have "44" on front with "A" engraved on top. Some late ones have "44A"on front.
Year 1960
Film Size 127
Value $60 - $90
Acquired June 2011. Bought on ebay for $162.50.
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Friend Maria's 2005 Stella Dallas TX July 9, 2011

 

Electro 35 GS

Description Following the successful Electro 35, the name continued to be applied to a full line of rangefinder cameras. Some are marked "Hong Kong". Models include : Electro 35 CC, FC, GL, GS (pictured), GSN, GT, GTN, MC and Professional.
Year 1973
Film Size 35mm
Value $40 - $60
Acquired May 2010. Gift from parents.
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Lomography film Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Grapevine TX June 26, 2010

 

Electro 35 GSN

Description Following the successful Electro 35, the name continued to be applied to a full line of rangefinder cameras. Some are marked "Hong Kong". Models include : Electro 35 CC, FC, GL, GS, GSN (pictured), GT, GTN, MC and Professional.
Year 1973
Film Size 35mm
Value $40 - $60
Acquired March 18, 2005. Purchased at an auction in Mineola, Texas for $5 with case.
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