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Yashica TLR kit, with 3 filters, lens cap, and lens hood.
I bought this camera new in about 1975 and have used it intermittently over the years. I used to have the original case and strap but those don't seem to be around anymore. As you can see, it is in near mint cosmetic condition. Just a very few tiny marks here and there.
The speeds all sound correct. Everything appears to function just fine. There is no battery installed so I'm not sure about the meter but I never really relied upon that meter anyway, always using a hand-held unit. It can use 120 or 220 film. BUT -
There is what appears to be fungus on the rear element of the taking lens. A few years ago I removed this portion of the lens to inspect it and attempt to clean. I contacted Mark Hama and, as I recall, he quoted me a surprisingly low figure for the repair (like, less than $100Â… but I'm not certain of the exact amount). Or, you could buy a cheap, ugly donor body (like the one with a single bid for $29.95 right now on ebay) and use the lens from that one. In any case, for not huge money you can have a super clean MAT124G with a clean lens. I think you could even use as is, up to a point, but I remember that with certain light conditions the haziness was definitely noticeable in photos.
Included are three bayonet filters in their cases: yellow, red, and a polarizer. Also includes the original plastic lens cap and metal hood.
$90 for the whole kit, shipped within the US. International buyers, please check in first to get a shipping quote.
James
I bought this camera new in about 1975 and have used it intermittently over the years. I used to have the original case and strap but those don't seem to be around anymore. As you can see, it is in near mint cosmetic condition. Just a very few tiny marks here and there.
The speeds all sound correct. Everything appears to function just fine. There is no battery installed so I'm not sure about the meter but I never really relied upon that meter anyway, always using a hand-held unit. It can use 120 or 220 film. BUT -
There is what appears to be fungus on the rear element of the taking lens. A few years ago I removed this portion of the lens to inspect it and attempt to clean. I contacted Mark Hama and, as I recall, he quoted me a surprisingly low figure for the repair (like, less than $100Â… but I'm not certain of the exact amount). Or, you could buy a cheap, ugly donor body (like the one with a single bid for $29.95 right now on ebay) and use the lens from that one. In any case, for not huge money you can have a super clean MAT124G with a clean lens. I think you could even use as is, up to a point, but I remember that with certain light conditions the haziness was definitely noticeable in photos.
Included are three bayonet filters in their cases: yellow, red, and a polarizer. Also includes the original plastic lens cap and metal hood.
$90 for the whole kit, shipped within the US. International buyers, please check in first to get a shipping quote.
James
