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Cpitch
05-12-2008, 10:22
Hi All
I have just been inspired by all your enthusiasm with RF,
I have dipped into the market and purchased my first Rf
Yashica 35GTN. And at the same time I have joined your forum.
Any advise on this camera and compatible flash would be great.
Regards
Cpitch
kshapero
05-12-2008, 10:40
I think I had one when i went to Japan in 1984. The slides were awesome. Enjoy.
JeffGreene
05-12-2008, 10:49
Welcome! You might want to search the Yashica RF forum. There are many fans of your new rf on that forum. I'm sure you'll find the answers you're looking for there. I have several Yashica rangefinders. They're surprisingly good cameras, but unfortunately frequently give the innocent purchaser GAS (i.e. gear acquisition syndrome) in the long run.
pesphoto
05-12-2008, 10:51
You wont find a better camera to start out with. Great choice!

Try the Yashica Guy for some great info.
http://www.yashica-guy.com/
Cpitch
05-12-2008, 10:58
Looks like a big project your dark room,many thanks
cpitch
pesphoto
05-12-2008, 11:05
Looks like a big project your dark room,many thanks
cpitch

Thanks, a bit overwhelming to be sure. But I'm taking my time with it.
eye4art
06-05-2008, 09:28
A great choice to begin. I use mine with an old 283 flash and it works well.
bsdunek
06-05-2008, 10:22
You'll love it! I have a GSN and a Minister III, and they take great photos. I carry them when I don't have my other equipment with me.
I don't know where you're located, but if in the U.S.A., check your local Habitat for Humanity establishment. They sell extra and left over building supplies. I found kitchen cabinets there for a song. Went real well in my darkroom. They don't all match, but who cares in the dark. They're functional, and with a little paint, look good.
januaryman
06-05-2008, 10:42
Just shot a roll of Ilford XP2 pulled to 200 ISO for the first time. I really liked the results.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2552456238_697e9821a6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/januaryman/2552456238/)

Hi All
I have just been inspired by all your enthusiasm with RF,
I have dipped into the market and purchased my first Rf
Yashica 35GTN. And at the same time I have joined your forum.
Any advise on this camera and compatible flash would be great.
Regards
Cpitch