Give us a sample picture from your Yashica

jon_flanders · 03-05-2005

I don't know about a worldwide day and time for a Yashica click-fest. But how about some examples of what your Yashica can do?

Here's one I just scanned. The Arno river in Florence, on a cloudy, snowy day In Italy, 2/22/05.

One advantage to Florence this time of year.....the Arno has some water.

http://www.jflan.net/jonphotos/italy/arno.jpg

300k + file

RayPA · 03-05-2005

here's one from my GS, which I've had for about a month now. It was this series and a roll of color I shot that made me really like these cameras. The over/slow indicators on my camera require that I "pump" the release to wake them up, they're a little flaky (a cleaning maybe?). I'm not a big fan of not being able to have more exposuure control and not knowing the shutter speed, but I love the fast lens and the look.

RayPA · 03-05-2005

jon,
I see in your signature that you have both the Yashica GSN and the Canon G III QL17, and I see you using the Yashica in your avatar. I just picked up a QL17 today. Which do you prefer?

jon_flanders · 03-06-2005

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Originally Posted by RayPA

jon,
I see in your signature that you have both the Yashica GSN and the Canon G III QL17, and I see you using the Yashica in your avatar. I just picked up a QL17 today. Which do you prefer?

The Yashica overall, although I obtained good results with the QL17. I I like the larger size, and the available light abilities of the GSN.

Todd.Hanz · 03-06-2005

This Yashica forum got me thinking, I have not used any of mine in a while

, so I got my 35CC out, disassembled it to clean some haze out of the RF window and shot a couple rolls with it today. I almost forgot what great cameras these are! I made a galleryfor my 35CC images, here are some samples: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/phot...ry.php/cat/820

Good forum,
Todd

RayPA · 03-06-2005

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Originally Posted by Todd.Hanz

... I made a galleryfor my 35CC images, here are some samples: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/phot...ry.php/cat/820

Good forum,
Todd

Nice images, Todd. Great light. I need to find some repair/maintenance information for Yashicas, so that I can take care of some of the little issues I have with mine.

Casper · 03-09-2005

It's a pity I don't have my own scanner. Today I developed the first pictures I took with my Lynx 14E and it appeared to work perfectly. The pictures show great contrast and sharpness.

Natalia · 03-09-2005

jon, here's my GSN's 1st roll:

http://www.pbase.com/natalia/burning_film

I love that little cam.

chenick · 03-10-2005

Here´s 2 shots from my GTN, both hand held and both wide open if I recall correctly... I love the lens these cameras have.

Nick

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/phot...cat/500/page/1

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/phot...cat/500/page/1

JoeFriday · 03-11-2005

everyone's photos are great!

ok, that does it.. I'm going to spend some quality time with my GSN this weekend.. I've had it for over a month, and I've only managed to take 4 shots with it so far.. I've gotta stop working so much

jon_flanders · 03-11-2005

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Originally Posted by Natalia

jon, here's my GSN's 1st roll:

http://www.pbase.com/natalia/burning_film

I love that little cam.

Thanks for the pronunciation link. Helios is Gelios, eh?
And there is a f sound at the end of Kiev.........

Wayne R. Scott · 04-02-2005

I dug my GSN out of my local camera store's junk box. I paid $2.00 for it and $1.00 for a 55mm hood. A little vinegar in the battery compartment, a new 6volt battery and a small wad of Aluminum foil and it was good to go.

fraley · 04-02-2005

Good story, Wayne! Looks like you have a keeper.

PatrickT · 04-03-2005

Heres one of my favorites from my newly-aquired GSN. Taken with some Kodak BW 400 film and scanned at Longs.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/phot...cat/500/page/1

And another one from my Dad's Lynx 14. It's blurry (because I didnt focus right) but I still think it looks great.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/phot...cat/500/page/1

JoeFriday · 04-03-2005

here was the very first shot taken with my GSN

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/phot...3pvbliclib.jpg

iggers · 04-03-2005

Nice shots! Must take my GSN out for a spin.

john neal · 04-03-2005

OK, here's one from my newly repaired Professional:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/phot...cat/500/page/1

The star burst is light reflecting off the polished marble obelisk - I was interested to see if I could capture this without suffering from too much flare. I think the result is quite encouraging. The film is an off-brand 400asa special, but may actually be 3M.

Overall, I'm very happy with this camera - particularly the low-light performance and accuracy of the meter. I also got a GTN which is the next one for a test roll - if it's as good as the Pro, it will be another keeper!

I seem to have caught the Electro bug - I have a GSN in a state of complete dissassembly and a GT on its way from the US. Now, if I can just snag a CC......

jon_flanders · 04-04-2005

I would say that is excellent handling of flare with an Electro. I have learned to avoid shooting towards the sun, even with a hood.

Jeroen · 04-04-2005

Right now I have only two examples in my gallery. I'll try to add more - if I find the time.

khairi · 04-04-2005

Here are picts taken with my GSN.

jon_flanders · 04-10-2005

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Originally Posted by khairi

Here are picts taken with my GSN.

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Very impressive. I'm going to take a break from shooting with one Minolta Hi-Matic 9 and trying to free up the shutter on another, and take out the GS with the GSN lens and new pad of death. We'll see how that does.

Richard Black · 04-15-2005

I just posted two photos in my gallery with my GSN following the replacement of the light seals from Jon Goodman. Great fellow!!! I am continually surprised by the quality of the lens and the contrast and the color it captures. Great traveling companion!!

jon_flanders · 04-18-2005

Just got the negatives from the first roll of the early Electro G that I repaired with a new pad and a lens from a GSN. I'm pretty satisfied with the results, the meter and shutter seem to be working as they should.

Richard Black · 04-19-2005

Jon,
I too like to ride bikes for exercise but haven't figured out the right bag for carrying on the bike. What do you carry them in? I thought about a backpack but that is too difficult to get into quickly. Suggestions?

jon_flanders · 04-19-2005

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Originally Posted by Richard Black

Jon,
I too like to ride bikes for exercise but haven't figured out the right bag for carrying on the bike. What do you carry them in? I thought about a backpack but that is too difficult to get into quickly. Suggestions?

I use a canvas bag which drapes over the carrier on the rear of the bike. My wife got it as a teenager for a bike trip in Europe. I don't know if such things are still made, but it's great for small shopping trips and carrying a camera.

I suppose you could make one up using two small backpacks, one for each side of the bike.