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Yashica Electro 35 GT 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera

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Being a range finder camera, the Yashica Electro 35 GT allows you to accurately measure the subject distance and take photographs that are in sharp focus. The leaf-shutter of this Yashica 35 mm camera ensures accurate amount of exposure, for brighter results. With 6 elements in 4 groups lens construction, this Yashica film camera offers number of creative options. Do not go missing from your grouped photographs, as the self-timer on the lens mount of this Yashica 35 mm camera serves your purpose. You can now capture bright, illuminated pictures with the f/1.7 aperture of this Yashica film camera. The aperture-priority Yashica Electro 35 GT film camera will automatically choose the shutter speed from 1/500 sec to 30 seconds for you, once you set the desired aperture (f/1.7 to f/16).

Product Identifiers

BrandYashica

ModelElectro 35 GT

eBay Product ID (ePID)103043613

Product Key Features

TypeRangefinder

Additional Product Features

Film Type35mm

Camera TypeRangefinder

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4.3

21 product ratings

14 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
3 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
2 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
1 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
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by rick-boston
27 Jan, 2017Most favourable review
Great Film Camera After Servicing
1. This is a great film camera. Image quality hard to surpass at any price. Fixed lens, slightly wider than most. Aperture preferred auto exposure. Very good rangefinder, sure a Leica's is better, but this one is good. A terrific combination for shooting film. Yashica Electro GT, GX, GSN, GTN, all of them. 2. To be reliable today, these must have been serviced (maybe there are outliers, but not many). These are easy do work on, some DIY, and there are many who will CLA the camera for under $100. In particular the "POD" must be replaced. Google for more info. 3. So, don't expect a $20 wonder. Instead, buy one in good shape, have it serviced, and enjoy a terrific $100 film camera.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by chazzbecrunk
13 Dec, 2020Most critical review
Outside great. Inside not great
Camera is in great shape and is a great bargain. However even when I bought the new battery, the check battery light shines bright but everything else doesn't work. Unfourtunatly the Electro 35 doesn't really operate without its electronics. It will stay at a fixed 1/500 shutter speed without a battery I believe. Pretty disappointed but hopefully since I saved a couple bucks on it, if I can get a cheap repair (Lord willing) I may break even. Fingers crossed.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by jumpshack42769
23 Oct, 2016
Nostaglia inspiring, but still a good conventional 35mm camera.
I received my first Electro 35 following my graduation from high school. I then traveled throughout the US on a road trip that lasted seven months. In that time, many of the memories I have were dutifly recorded by this camera. It did a fine job shooting primarily Kodachrome 25 slide film in all weathers and settings. Later, I shot a fair amount of Tri-X while working in the theater with its low light levels. As a rangefinder camera, it is handy and fast to adjust, both to focus and set exposure. I recently ordered another from Japan and have sent it out for cleaning and light maintenance. I expect I'll continue to use it until it becomes an item for estate sale. And yes, I still have my original, 45 year old Electro 35. It still works and will soon get the same refurbishment. It may not be a Leica M series, but it is a great little machine.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by davidmold
28 Oct, 2015
This is a good camera
The lens is sharp at larger apertures, and it's great that it can do f1.7. The metering is excellent. The rangerfinder viewfinder is generally not that great. Most of these that you find on eBay, you will have to do or have done the Pad of Death fix if you want it to work perfectly. But it is not that hard to do it yourself, even if you are not an experienced camera fixer. It is about 2 hours' work or so for the inexperienced. But the information you need is all online. It's a lot of fun to shoot with, although people who claim this is somehow the ideal street photography camera are, in my opinion, overdoing it a bit. But it's fun and cheap, so what's not to like?
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by mikus-t2ktcx6z
21 Mar, 2018
Nice classic rangefinder camera
A modern camera in its time, I like that it has a 1.7 lens. I also have one with a 2.8. I had three 1.7s and was able to take the body with the best electronics and install the best looking of the three lenses. It is not an interchangeable lens but with a lelns wrench and a lot of care the front element can be changed. Be cautioned that its native battery is no longer made, but you can get an adaptor that takes a AA for about $10.00 on eBay. I use one adaptor and switch off between the 1.7 and the 2.8. Full disclosure: I seldom shoot film, but I like classic equipment.
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by snapwell
11 Jan, 2022
Great camera
A great camera. I have Leicas, and the finder in this works better for shooting with glasses on. A small soft release from Don Goldberg makes the epically long shutter release travel bearable. Took a little work with screwdrivers and spanners to get everything in order but well worth the effort
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by imranian
01 Sep, 2015
Best of the Rangefinders
This 1970's rangefinder camera deliveries sharp photos with great contrast and accurate exposure. Just set the desired aperture and the camera selects the correct shutter speed and exposure. With the large f1.7 lens, it works well in low light and surprises you with the wide range of light situations it can handle. It's a delight to use. The large body means you have a solid camera with a nice grip. Highly recommended!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by ronni714
02 Aug, 2017
Yashica electro
Yes it's old but the quality of the lens is remarkable. Some may need light seals but whatever it needs it's worth it for the quality photos you can get.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by dah_lewis
07 Nov, 2017
Works wonderfully, a pleasure to use
Auto shutter speed works great, haven't noticed any light leaking in though the back film cover.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by ha_l546
23 Dec, 2017
Great classic camera
Good beginner's rangefinder, very easy to use. Great quality photos
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned