Estimated by Fri, 9 May - Tue, 13 MayEstimated delivery Fri, 9 May - Tue, 13 May
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Yashica FR1 35mm SLR Film Camera body. Camera is in working condition the light meter is functional shutter settings are correct Packed safely and securely for shipping and dispatched with Royal mail second class signed for
Hugely underrated camera with a great pedigree, overshadowed by less capable but more popular brands at twice the price.
Tremendous range of lenses available in the C/Y mount ranging from Zeiss Planar T through the cheaper but excellent Yashica ML variants; even the cheaper DSB lenses are really good.
The camera is lightweight yet feels robust, fits nicely in the hand, controls conveniently placed and feels & sounds quality. Deteriorated leather covering can be replaced for under £20 by anyone with Care and patience.
So ok, everyone wants a Yashica Mat, specifically a 124G.
But the D 66 isn't a bad camera at all. And in general most were not as well used as the 'Mats. I can't see much between the lenses. And the biggest demerit is you do need a light meter.
Common to all Yashicas with the Copal MXV shutter, the shutter blades can stick. And although there are some nightmare tutorials out there about stripping the camera, a skilled engineer can clean the shutter blades with out stripping out the entire front.
I bought a near mint one off eBay for £40, and spent £24 getting it serviced. Just can't argue with that for a fully working, picture taking medium format camera.