Yashica J
Yashica J

Yashica J

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. 

MakeYashica
ModelJ
Year 1961
Format35mm
ShutterCopal
SpeedB,25,50,100,300
LensYashinon
 f2.8 45mm
Focus3.5ft to ∞
Aperturef2.8 to 16
Light MeterNo
Rangefinder Yes

Sample images on Retro 80S, stand-developed HC-110 30min.

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