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− | The '''Yashica Pentamatic''', introduced in 1959, was [[Yashica]]'s first 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera with interchangeable lenses. It is a mechanically-operated camera, equipped with a focal plane shutter. The Pentamatic utilized a proprietary bayonet mount that is not interchangeable with other mounts or the later [[Yashica / Contax lenses|Contax-Yashica (C/Y) bayonet mount]]. The camera was normally supplied with a 55mm/1.8 Auto Yashinon lens. | + | {{Flickr_image |
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+ | }}The '''Yashica Pentamatic''', introduced in 1959, was [[Yashica]]'s first 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera with interchangeable lenses. It is a mechanically-operated camera, equipped with a focal plane shutter. The Pentamatic utilized a proprietary bayonet mount that is not interchangeable with other mounts or the later [[Yashica / Contax lenses|Contax-Yashica (C/Y) bayonet mount]]. The camera was normally supplied with a 55mm/1.8 Auto Yashinon lens.{{br}} | ||
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1960 Yashica Pentamatic image by Captainchaoz (Image rights) |
The Yashica Pentamatic, introduced in 1959, was Yashica's first 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera with interchangeable lenses. It is a mechanically-operated camera, equipped with a focal plane shutter. The Pentamatic utilized a proprietary bayonet mount that is not interchangeable with other mounts or the later Contax-Yashica (C/Y) bayonet mount. The camera was normally supplied with a 55mm/1.8 Auto Yashinon lens.
Links
- Yashica SLR Bodies at Cees de Groot's Photo Wiki
- PDF manual for Pentamatic at Orphancameras.com