Yashica Mat-124 G!
The Yashica Mat-124 G was produced after the Yashica Mat-124, and was made from 1970 to 1986 and was the last TLR produced by Yashica. Even if this type of camera seemed to be obsolete at the time of its appearance, the 124G was a success.
The camera has a four-element, 80mm f/3.5 taking lens, and accepts all Bay 1 accessories, such as those made for the Rolleiflex. Focusing is via a ground glass screen, with a 3x diopter loupe for critical focusing, as well as a sports finder. The focusing screen is used with the camera at waist level. The sportsfinder, incorporated in the focusing hood, is operational by pushing the front cover backward. According to the instruction booklet, it comes in handy for snapshots or when shooting fast-moving objects at eye-level. The Copal SV shutter features speeds 1 to 1/500 sec., plus B. It has a self-timer and flash sync with both electronic x and bulb m modes. They also feature a coupled match-needle exposure meter, although it uses now-discontinued 1.3v mercury cells. Suitable air-zinc replacements and adapters for modern alkaline or silver oxide batteries may be obtained at camera stores and on the internet. They can handle both 120 and 220 films. The focus knob now has a film emulsion-type reminder dial with settings for Day Reversal, Day Negative, Tungsten Reversal, B&W and Empty.
Since the cameras are is a Rolleiflex copy, the controls take a similar configuration. The build quality is very good. Yashica’s are considered to be an excellent choice for entry-level medium format. The 4-element 80mm f/3.5 Yashinon (taking) lens cannot be considered of equal quality compared to the Rollei’s, however, it produces very good results, especially when stopped down to f/8-16. Unlike some Rolliflex models in sportfinder mode, there is no additional mirror to reflect a portion of the screen to check focus in this setup. An artificially inflated demand for the 124G has raised the price somewhat in the used market.
The 124 and 124 G are largely identical, save for trim the Mat-124 G was all black and electrical differences. The 124G pressure plate slides between 12-exposure and 24-exposure settings, while on the original 124, it pulls out and rotates. The covering on the 124 is the square pattern type while the 124G has changed to a more traditional pebble style leatherette covering.
~Perfect for a beginner through to professionals!
Overall condition - Excellent condition - 9/10
~Example photos can be found here
~Camera manual can be found here
~Film for this camera can be found here
This camera has been cleaned, mechanically tested and is in full working condition. Light seals are replaced when necessary.
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