The Yashica J, manufactured in 1961 is a nice 35mm with styling cues similar to other Japanese rangefinder models. The lens is a relatively fast Yashinon f2.8 45mm and though the camera has limited settings, the ones it does have make it an enjoyable daily shooter.
The day I chose to shoot this was overcast and snow that had fallen a few days prior was still melting.
| Make | Yashica |
|---|---|
| Model | J |
| Year | 1961 |
| Format | 35mm |
| Shutter | Copal |
| Speed | B,25,50,100,300 |
| Lens | Yashinon |
| f2.8 45mm | |
| Focus | 3.5ft to ∞ |
| Aperture | f2.8 to 16 |
| Light Meter | No |
| Rangefinder | Yes |
Sample images on Retro 80S, stand-developed HC-110 30min.
