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The '''Yashica MG-1''' belongs to the fixed-lens automatic [[rangefinder]] cameras of its time. Compared to its main competitors it has a rather large and heavy body. <br>
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The '''Yashica MG-1''' was introduced the MG-1 in 1975 as a successor of its [[Yashica Electro 35|Electro 35 series]]. It is a the fixed-lens [[rangefinder]] cameras with aperture-priority exposure. Compared to its main competitors it has a rather large and heavy body. <br>
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[[Yashica]] introduced the MG-1 in 1975 as a successor of its discontinued [[Yashica Electro 35|Electro 35 series]]. It is kind of an odd combination of the old oversized body with a more simple lens. It almost looks like that Yashica wanted to get rid of already produced Electro 35 series parts in form of a cheaper camera, without jeopardizing their new high end model [[Yashica Electro 35 GL|Electro 35 GL]] (better lens, slightly smaller body) or the other entry model [[Yashica Electro 35 FC|Electro 35 FC]] (similar lens, compact body). Interestingly, this is the only camera of the entire series, which does not carry the term "Electro" in its name. The camera was available with either a black or chrome body. <br>
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The lens is a fixed Yashinon 45/2.8 (5 elements in 4 groups) which focuses from about 1m to infinity and takes 55mm filters. The aperture priority exposure system is measured by a CdS meter above the lens (Top-Eye) was innovative and allows the use of filters and needs no compensation for them. 
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The lens is a fixed Yashinon 45/2.8 which focuses from about 1m to infinity and takes 55mm filters. The aperture priority exposure system is measured by a CdS meter above the lens. CdS metering requires batteries. Two LEDs on the top of the body indicate slow speed and over-exposure.
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Ths shutter is and electronic-controlled step-less leaf shutter with speeds from 1/500 sec. to about 2 sec. Two LEDs on the top of the body indicate slow speed (under 1/30) and over-exposure. <br>
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It uses a 5.6V mercury battery (Mallory PX32, Eveready E164 or equivalent) which are now banned but can be replaced with 4LR44 batteries and an adapter.
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Flash-sync is possible in X-mode with a lever in the body, which sets the shutter to 1/30 (Manual) or Auto fill flash.
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The MG-1 uses a 5.6V mercury battery (Mallory PX32, Eveready E164 or equivalent) which are now banned but can be replaced with 4LR44 batteries and an adapter.
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The MG-1 is an odd combination of the old oversized body with a more simple lens. It almost looks like that Yashica wanted to get rid of already produced Electro 35 series parts in form of a cheaper camera, without jeopardizing their new high end model [[Yashica Electro 35 GL|Electro 35 GL]] (better lens, slightly smaller body) or the other entry model [[Yashica Electro 35 FC|Electro 35 FC]] (similar lens, compact body). Interestingly, this is the only camera of the entire series, which does not carry the term "Electro" in its name. The camera was available with either a black or chrome body. <br>
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Revision as of 18:12, 26 June 2022

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MG-1 in black
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MG-1 in chrome
image by Romuald Swieconek (Image rights)

The Yashica MG-1 was introduced the MG-1 in 1975 as a successor of its Electro 35 series. It is a the fixed-lens rangefinder cameras with aperture-priority exposure. Compared to its main competitors it has a rather large and heavy body.
The lens is a fixed Yashinon 45/2.8 (5 elements in 4 groups) which focuses from about 1m to infinity and takes 55mm filters. The aperture priority exposure system is measured by a CdS meter above the lens (Top-Eye) was innovative and allows the use of filters and needs no compensation for them. Ths shutter is and electronic-controlled step-less leaf shutter with speeds from 1/500 sec. to about 2 sec. Two LEDs on the top of the body indicate slow speed (under 1/30) and over-exposure.
Flash-sync is possible in X-mode with a lever in the body, which sets the shutter to 1/30 (Manual) or Auto fill flash. The MG-1 uses a 5.6V mercury battery (Mallory PX32, Eveready E164 or equivalent) which are now banned but can be replaced with 4LR44 batteries and an adapter.

The MG-1 is an odd combination of the old oversized body with a more simple lens. It almost looks like that Yashica wanted to get rid of already produced Electro 35 series parts in form of a cheaper camera, without jeopardizing their new high end model Electro 35 GL (better lens, slightly smaller body) or the other entry model Electro 35 FC (similar lens, compact body). Interestingly, this is the only camera of the entire series, which does not carry the term "Electro" in its name. The camera was available with either a black or chrome body.



Yashica Electro 35

35 G GT GS GTN GSN MG-1
Introduction 1966 1968 1969 1970 1973 1973 1975
Colour chrome black chrome black chrome black/chrome
Shoe cold hot
ASA 12-400 12-500 25-1000 25-800
Meter CdS


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