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| − | The [[Yashica]] J is a 1961 [[rangefinder camera]]. It has a high quality lens and a rather limited set of shutter speeds. At the time of release, it was probably considered a budget model, since the better equipped [[Yashica Lynx 1000]] and [[Yashica Minister]] series were being marketed at approximately the same time. Confusingly, the [[Yashica Penta J]] [[SLR]] and its successors are often referred to as the ''Yashica J line''. | + | The '''[[Yashica]] J''' is a 1961 [[rangefinder camera]]. It has a high quality lens and a rather limited set of shutter speeds. At the time of release, it was probably considered a budget model, since the better equipped [[Yashica Lynx 1000]] and [[Yashica Minister]] series were being marketed at approximately the same time. Confusingly, the [[Yashica Penta J]] [[SLR]] and its successors are often referred to as the ''Yashica J line''. |
== Features == | == Features == | ||
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== Variations == | == Variations == | ||
| − | At least two variants of this camera are known: one with the *J** logo on a black field and with a black lens barrel, and another with a metal colored field and lens barrel. | + | At least two variants of this camera are known: one with the *J** logo on a black field and with a black lens barrel, and another with a metal colored field and lens barrel. The [[Yashica 35W]] is virtually identical to the J but with plainer styling on the top plate, a brushed metal focus ring and no strap lugs. |
The '''[[Yashica Campus]]''' is similar to the J, but with shutter speeds 1/500 down to 1s | The '''[[Yashica Campus]]''' is similar to the J, but with shutter speeds 1/500 down to 1s | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
| + | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_35_j/yashica_35_j.htm Yashica J User manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] | ||
* A Yashica [http://www.yashica-guy.com/document/chrono2.html rangefinder chronology] on Yashica Guy's page | * A Yashica [http://www.yashica-guy.com/document/chrono2.html rangefinder chronology] on Yashica Guy's page | ||
| − | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11875 Yashica J] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand | + | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11875 Yashica J] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand (in French) |
| + | *[http://asminhascamaras.blogspot.com/2015/05/yashica-j.html Yashica J page] at [http://asminhascamaras.blogspot.com/ As Minhas Câmaras] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]] | ||
[[Category: Yashica|J]] | [[Category: Yashica|J]] | ||
[[Category: Y]] | [[Category: Y]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:20, 27 October 2023
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Maker: Yashica Dates: 1961 Variants: black and chrome lens barrel Camera Type: 35mm rangefinder system Focusing: manual Rangefinder: coupled Lens mount: fixed Shutter: Copal blade shutter Exposure meter: none Shoe: cold shoe Synchronized: x sync at all speeds X sync speed: all Film Transport: Manual, one stroke lever Weight: approximately 640g |
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| Silver-logo variant image by John F Richardson (Image rights) |
The Yashica J is a 1961 rangefinder camera. It has a high quality lens and a rather limited set of shutter speeds. At the time of release, it was probably considered a budget model, since the better equipped Yashica Lynx 1000 and Yashica Minister series were being marketed at approximately the same time. Confusingly, the Yashica Penta J SLR and its successors are often referred to as the Yashica J line.
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Features
Two sets of framelines are visible in the viewfinder, one set for infinity focus and the other one for closer focus. There's no automatic parallax correction as on the later Yashica Electro 35 series. The rangefinder is coupled to the focusing ring. This ring has a small lever to make focusing more comfortable.
The lens is a fixed 45mm F/2.8 Yashinon with apertures from 2.8 to 16. The minimal focusing distance is 1 meter. There a framecounter around the advance lever, counting up from 1 to 36. On the back a small screw permits adjustment of the rangefinder without opening the body. The Yashica J has a rewind crank which will not open the back door; opening the camera is achieved by moving and depressing a small button on the bottom plate.
Variations
At least two variants of this camera are known: one with the *J** logo on a black field and with a black lens barrel, and another with a metal colored field and lens barrel. The Yashica 35W is virtually identical to the J but with plainer styling on the top plate, a brushed metal focus ring and no strap lugs.
The Yashica Campus is similar to the J, but with shutter speeds 1/500 down to 1s
Images
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Links
- Yashica J User manual at Butkus.org
- A Yashica rangefinder chronology on Yashica Guy's page
- Yashica J at www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand (in French)
- Yashica J page at As Minhas Câmaras
