Although this video is about 2 years old I wanted to thank you for the information on the Yashica Electro models. Thanks to you I also got rid of the light meter buzz of my GT - your tipp with dropping some lighter fluid on the shutter release shaft was extremely helpful and worked instantly.
One feature that almost no one mentions is - GL and GX had the silicon meter instead of CDS cell. It’s more responsive and more reliable which makes this cameras even better.
Thank you, this was such a fun video full of information! This is a refreshing take on comparison videos. I would love to see more videos like this one where you compare variable models of the same camera!
Love your content helping to put great cameras back into operation. I've also just picked up a couple of untested Yashica's reasonably cheaply (one is a GT with the black hotshoe and film holder and a GTN) - both need a little work on the light seals and the GXN unfortunately had the buzzing and intermittent exposure lights. After watching your video I have the GTN working well now so just the seals to do. Hopefully then I'll be able to put a rolls of film in therm to see how they perform so really looking forward to using them.
I purchased a Yashica Electro GT with a shutter that would not fire. Coming from shooting an SLR for street photography, I’d really like a solid range finder for a reasonable price. Very informative video. Thank you.
Excellent video and great comparison. I have been using my Yashica Electro 35 GTN camera to make color slides since 1977. Very reliable, works well, I love it!
Thanks for the great video. I recently got a CCN and the photos came out kind of dull compared to my Olympus Mju 1, even though I used the same developing place and scanner. Going to keep giving it a go though as the reviews are just so good. It was rattling a bit and I was brave enough to unscrew the bottom plate and a small golden colored pin/nail fell out… Hoping whatever it was, it wasn’t important 😅
The GX doesn't have a PoD, it has a more reliable silicon diode light meter sensor, and it has parallax correction. The biggest issue for me though is ISO range and shutter speed on the CCN - 1/250 & 500 ISO is painful. You get 1/500 & 800 on the GX. Since these cameras have no manual control, max ISO and shutter matter a lot. If you load the CCN with 400 speed film you'll end up at F/16 pretty darn easy. All this is why I favor the GL - you get 1600 ISO and the silicon diode meter on it. Sure, it's a little bigger, but if I want a pocket camera I use an XA, not a metal heavy rangefinder;)
@@Dangoldmedia Last note - if you do get one, I recommend the silver oxide batteries, not the alkaline. The best option I have found is the 4LR44 with an adapter from "yashica guy". The 6v gets the meter pretty close, but I often go ahead and give it an extra half a stop of exposure. Good luck!
@Jaoan Vintage Camera I bought a GT but the advance lever it's stuck. The problem could be solved opening the top cover or the lens accessing the shutter?
Check and see if the plastic window over the film counter is missing. This sometimes falls into the camera and jams up the winding mechanism. You need to remove the top cover to get it out.
If the POD is bad, the shutter won't fire correctly. The battery check lamps and meter lamps may work, and the shutter will fire, but not consistently at the proper speed.
Great video! Thanks! Looking forward to the video about your visit to Okinawa :) Also I would love to see a video on how to change the Pod in the Yashica Electro 35 CC. I know that there are more people out there seeking for advice on how to do just that :) plus that tips about lighter fluid, that would also be great to see how you do it :) I have three different Electros and they all need some TLC. All the best from Sweden!
Isn't the GX 1/500 th of a second and not 1/250 as you mention ? Specs dixit Yashica Guy : "Shutter Electronic shutter with continuously variable speeds from LT [Long Time to 30 secs] to 1/500 sec.; features high performance IC and three semi-conductors; built-in-self-timer with self-locking system."
Although this video is about 2 years old I wanted to thank you for the information on the Yashica Electro models. Thanks to you I also got rid of the light meter buzz of my GT - your tipp with dropping some lighter fluid on the shutter release shaft was extremely helpful and worked instantly.
One feature that almost no one mentions is - GL and GX had the silicon meter instead of CDS cell. It’s more responsive and more reliable which makes this cameras even better.
Thank you for making very informative videos, sir! I'm learning so much!
Thank you, this was such a fun video full of information!
This is a refreshing take on comparison videos. I would love to see more videos like this one where you compare variable models of the same camera!
Excellent, plus the background bird sounds made me feel like I was back in Japan😊
The accuracy of the exposure for the GSN really surprised me when I developed my first roll off of it, and agree it could easily shoot slide film
Love your content helping to put great cameras back into operation. I've also just picked up a couple of untested Yashica's reasonably cheaply (one is a GT with the black hotshoe and film holder and a GTN) - both need a little work on the light seals and the GXN unfortunately had the buzzing and intermittent exposure lights. After watching your video I have the GTN working well now so just the seals to do. Hopefully then I'll be able to put a rolls of film in therm to see how they perform so really looking forward to using them.
I purchased a Yashica Electro GT with a shutter that would not fire. Coming from shooting an SLR for street photography, I’d really like a solid range finder for a reasonable price.
Very informative video. Thank you.
Excellent video and great comparison. I have been using my Yashica Electro 35 GTN camera to make color slides since 1977. Very reliable, works well, I love it!
Thanks for this. I have a GSN, GTN, CCN, GX.
I used to own a GS and an MG1.
Which one do you like best?
I second that question. Also how does The MG1 fit in your linwup
This was excellent! Thank you for the detailed comparison!
Thank you for posting such an informative
Video it's very much appreciated.
Your English is perfect better than mine
Born in Warwickshire.
Thanks for the great video. I recently got a CCN and the photos came out kind of dull compared to my Olympus Mju 1, even though I used the same developing place and scanner. Going to keep giving it a go though as the reviews are just so good.
It was rattling a bit and I was brave enough to unscrew the bottom plate and a small golden colored pin/nail fell out… Hoping whatever it was, it wasn’t important 😅
Your videos have inspired me to buy one.
Great video. Would you consider a comparison between 60/70s fixed lens rangefinders between brands?
Thank you. Please do share content from your break if you have time. I can't decide between the CCN and the GX.
The GX doesn't have a PoD, it has a more reliable silicon diode light meter sensor, and it has parallax correction. The biggest issue for me though is ISO range and shutter speed on the CCN - 1/250 & 500 ISO is painful. You get 1/500 & 800 on the GX. Since these cameras have no manual control, max ISO and shutter matter a lot. If you load the CCN with 400 speed film you'll end up at F/16 pretty darn easy.
All this is why I favor the GL - you get 1600 ISO and the silicon diode meter on it. Sure, it's a little bigger, but if I want a pocket camera I use an XA, not a metal heavy rangefinder;)
@@jw48335 thank you
@@Dangoldmedia Last note - if you do get one, I recommend the silver oxide batteries, not the alkaline. The best option I have found is the 4LR44 with an adapter from "yashica guy". The 6v gets the meter pretty close, but I often go ahead and give it an extra half a stop of exposure. Good luck!
@@jw48335 thank you so much. Your experience has been most helpful.
Is that level of rain okay for the cameras? I've been careful not to let more than a drop onto them here in Seattle.
Could you do a comparison between the electro 35 and ministor 2
Thank you for this! Looking for a GL or GX now
Well, just got a GL from your Etsy shop!
@Jaoan Vintage Camera I bought a GT but the advance lever it's stuck. The problem could be solved opening the top cover or the lens accessing the shutter?
Check and see if the plastic window over the film counter is missing. This sometimes falls into the camera and jams up the winding mechanism. You need to remove the top cover to get it out.
Thank you, enjoy your trip.
What are the symptoms of a bad POD issue? Great video by the way, very enlightening.
If the POD is bad, the shutter won't fire correctly. The battery check lamps and meter lamps may work, and the shutter will fire, but not consistently at the proper speed.
Great video thank you. Did the 35 GX with 40mm lens also eliminate the POD like the GL..?
There is no POD on the GX, the main issue these cameras have is corroded contacts, but these are easily cleaned up.
Great video! Thanks! Looking forward to the video about your visit to Okinawa :)
Also I would love to see a video on how to change the Pod in the Yashica Electro 35 CC. I know that there are more people out there seeking for advice on how to do just that :) plus that tips about lighter fluid, that would also be great to see how you do it :) I have three different Electros and they all need some TLC.
All the best from Sweden!
Many thanks
Looks like they're ALSO waterproof...😎
thank you for this video. i have the electro 35 gsn :D
I have CCN.
Isn't the GX 1/500 th of a second and not 1/250 as you mention ? Specs dixit Yashica Guy : "Shutter Electronic shutter with continuously variable speeds from LT [Long Time to 30 secs] to 1/500 sec.; features high performance IC and three semi-conductors; built-in-self-timer with self-locking system."
I bought a GX from Jeffrey.
And it doesn’t work.
The shutter sticks, or doesn’t fire at all.
And how it was resolved? I understood that there is some automatic mode that blocks shutter in case of other setting was not aligned to auto mode.
I have an MC