I have a Yashica FX3 which suffers from severe light leak issues, but I’ve managed to take a few good photos out of that camera. That’s probably a fixable issue. I have an FX7, again by Yashica, I bought this one cause it is identical to an fx3, and this body has a working light meter. Shot one roll only to find light leak issues with this as well.
I have a 28mm f2.8 and a 50 f2 with me on the c/y mount.
I’ve been looking for a decent body for some time now, as I am planning to move away from the Yashica ecosystem mainly because of the expensive (although extremely capable) c/y mount lenses.
This is probably going to be ignore or get really heated but I’d like to know suggestions for the best camera maker. I have a few points I’d like to cover:
1. Cheap lenses: Very important as I am a hobbyist and not a pro, I am happy with the output from my Yashicas, apart from the light leak. Lens pricing range between $50 to $150 max.
2. Features are a nice to have. PASM modes, interesting focus modes like the ones in Contax Aria and RX systems but those cameras are extremely heavy.
3. Weight: The main reason to switch from the Yashica lens system is that, even the Contax cameras don’t look like a good option, because of weight and the lens pricing even in the second hand market.
I like the OM ecosystem, the lenses are cheap, bodies are light, and the shutter-on-lens mount is a nice touch. Any watch outs for the Olympus systems?
I am also looking at the Nikon fg and Canon A1, although the A1 is on a slightly expensive side.
Although the choice is subjective, I’d like to zero down on a camera based on the comments.
Thanks in advance for the help