Yashica 35 Electro GN + Agfa APX 100 (Review + Images)

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video is about Yashica 35 Electro GN Camera and Agfa APX 100 (black white 135 film).
Today, let's take a look at this legend of analog photography: the Yashica Electro 35 GN. Launched in the 1960s, this rangefinder camera gained fame for its simplicity, elegant design.
The camera has an automatic exposure system. You set the aperture and the camera decides the shutter speed automatically, based on the amount of light entering.
You open the back of the camera, put the film in, wind it a little until it engages with the spool teeth, close it and you're ready to shoot!"
For use with the Yashica 35 Alectro GN, I chose Agfa APX 100. A classic black and white film that is highly regarded by photographers looking for a combination of versatility, sharpness and tonal quality.
The results were amazing. The Agfa APX 100 is known for its extremely fine grain. This means your images will have a smoother quality and less visual noise, which is great for those looking for a cleaner, more detailed look in their photos, especially at large enlargements.
It is an ISO 100 film, which means it is best suited for situations with abundant natural light or studios with controlled lighting.
I love using this camera for street photography and portraits because the 45mm lens is versatile and the f/1.7 aperture allows me to create photos with a very unique atmosphere. And a lens that delivers images of astonishing quality to this day.
One of the most valued qualities of this film is its excellent tonal range. It reproduces everything from deep blacks to bright whites smoothly, allowing for a smooth transition between shadows and highlights. This makes the APX 100 perfect for capturing contrasty scenes, such as portraits and landscapes, where you want detail in both highlights and shadows.
While it is an ISO 100 film, which makes it ideal for scenes with plenty of natural light, it can also be “pushed” or “forced” up to ISO 200 or 400 with good results if you need to shoot in low-light conditions. However, pushing the film can increase grain and contrast, which may be desirable for certain types of images, especially if you are going for a more dramatic look.
The APX 100 has moderate contrast, which makes it very adaptable to different styles of photography. It can be processed to increase or decrease contrast, depending on the photographer’s preferences and the developing process.
It is an excellent choice for a variety of photography styles, including portraits, landscapes, architecture, and street photography. Photographers who prefer softer images with minimal grain and smooth tonal transitions will appreciate this film.
The feel of shooting the Yashica 35 Electro GN is one of the things I like about it. The click is smooth and mechanical, almost like a trip back in time. It’s a very different experience from today’s digital cameras. It’s a classic analog camera that, in my opinion, still has a lot to offer.
It’s a rangefinder camera, which means that focusing is done through a viewfinder that’s separate from the lens. This might be a little different for those used to digital cameras, but after a while anyone can get used to it.
If you’re a fan of vintage cameras or are thinking about getting into analog photography, the Yashica Electro is still a solid choice!
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