Yashica MG-1

MG-1 image by Steve Harwood (Image rights)

This is a typical fixed lens 35mm rangefinder from the 1970s, but with a body on the large side. 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. The camera was available with either a black or chrome body.

Links

• Manual available on the Favorite Classics section of .kyphoto.com
• Yashica G Series chronology
• Lionel's Yashica MG-1 overview in french at 35mm-compact.com
• http://www.orphancameras.com Orphancameras site has full manual for MG-1 and many other Yashica cameras on it's site, alphabetical listing.
• Yashica MG at The Camera Site by Reijo Lauro
• Yashica MG-1 on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand