New user...

[Mika]

Hi, I'm a new member of this site, I read a lot of threads before I buy my brand 'new" Yashica 35 GSN. This is my first rangefinder... before I allways worked with SLR and now a DSLR.

And here's my first picture made with him. It's very easy to use, easy to manage, easy to point and shoot,... I'm sure that this GSN will work a long time with me.
A portrait of my favourite model, on T-Max 400 scan with Coolscan IV ED.

Thanks for all you threads that were very useful for me.

Mika

PS : sorry for my bad english, school is too far for my brain now,... :angel:

http://www.aginum.net/pyramide/files/lola004.jpg

[Doug]

Welcome, Mika! Quite an excellent start as a rangefinder introduction! Technical matters handled just fine... clearly a wide aperture leading to pleasant out-of-focus areas, giving the crisp subject (a cute one too!) a nice 3D effect. Well done! :)

[Mika]

Thanks.

Yes this is a wide open aperture, work in available light at f/1.7,... that's why I like this clever rangefinder this huge aprture...

[the_other_dirk]

Hi Mika,

welcome to the forum! Nice picture you've attached, the wide aperture really works wonderfully.

I'm also from Belgium and also used to work for years with SLR's until I bought a rangefinder (Hexar). Don't know why but I just don't seem to be using my SLR's anymore. I'm always shooting with the rangefinder... :)

I don't know if you've already found this site, but if not, it's really great for Yashica users: http://www.yashica-guy.com/

[Mika]

Hi Mika,

welcome to the forum! Nice picture you've attached, the wide aperture really works wonderfully.

I'm also from Belgium and also used to work for years with SLR's until I bought a rangefinder (Hexar). Don't know why but I just don't seem to be using my SLR's anymore. I'm always shooting with the rangefinder... :)

I don't know if you've already found this site, but if not, it's really great for Yashica users: http://www.yashica-guy.com/

Hi Dirk,

Belgium 2 points ! Hi and thanks.
I knew yashica-guy thanks.

[JoeFriday]

hi Mika.. you and I are very similar.. I had always used SLR and DSLR equipment until recently.. and my first rangefinder was also a GSN.. good choice, and great photo!

[jorisbens]

Welcome Mika,

It seems that the Belgian RFF club is rapidly expanding :) It's a nice photograph with a nice rangefinder. ;) You will enjoy RFF a lot and of course you'll learn even more.

Joris Bens (from Belgium) :cool:

[Mika]

Hi Joris from Belgium. Thnaks for welcome messages.

Another picture of my first attempt. A little bit overexposed in the foreground but, it's an attempt, sorry,... :angel:

What I appreciate the most is that's possible to work in available light and very dark situation like this one without using a flash,...

http://www.aginum.net/pyramide/files/lola010.jpg

[cathy_w_J]

HI Mika, Your model looks very sweet. Great photos! The GSN is also my first rangefinder, (that I can operate correctly, anyway.)

[yankeedoll]

Welcome! Great shots of an adorable subject.

I also recently discovered rangefinders. The GSN is an excellent camera. Rangefinders seem to be very forgiving in low-light situations.

I know you'll enjoy the forum. And everyone is extremely helpful & supportive.

[reagan]

Welcome Mika. You are a very blessed photographer. Not only do you take very enjoyable pictures, but also your "favorite model" has the kind of face that cannot make a bad photo!

Enjoy the forum, and by the way... "sorry for my bad english" ...your English is just fine.

[Beniliam]

Welcome Mika, and congrats for your camera. Have a great rendition at full aperture!

[cp_ste.croix]

Welcome...I love my GSN too. what great results are possible with such an inexpensive camera.

[peter_n]

Welcome Mika!