Is the Yashica Mat 124G TLR Still a Good Buy in 2024?
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- Curious about the Yashica Mat 124G TLR camera? Find out if it's still worth buying in 2024 in this review of this classic medium format film camera.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Camera Overview
1:48 - Shutter Speeds
2:03 - Light Meter
2:54 - Film Types and Exposures
5:01 - Flash Sync Speed
5:12 - Camera Use
6:22 - Parallax Error
6:43 - Diopter
7:08 - Battery
7:30 - Pros and Cons
9:52 - Sample Photos - Навчання та стиль
I have the Mat-124 and Mat-124G TLRs, they are both fun to use. One thing that I really like about the aforementioned cameras is that I will take it with me into areas where I will not take my more expensive medium format camera. Long story short, I get more photos from the Yashica.
Great video, Thank You for sharing.
They say the best camera is the one you have with you. I actually carry my more expensive Rolleiflex TLR everywhere I go but I don’t think many people know its value.
Another really helpful review/comparison - thanks for putting it together and posting it. I'd love to have a Rolleiflex but the Yashica provides a well priced starting point for those new to TLR cameras.
Glad it was helpful! I am almost certain you wouldn’t feel disappointed with a Yashica. Sure, Rolleiflex has more prestige surrounding the name and history, but in purely photographic terms, there’s very little between them.
lovely looking camera I've never tried the Yashica, I have a couple of TLRs the Aireflex, and the Lubitel 2 they're fun to shoot. Great review as always Peter cheers. Nice sample images too,
Hi Paul yes they’re all fairly similar in terms of shooting experience. I remember seeing your Airflex review. Good stuff. I need to shoot more with my Yashica as I have tended to teach for the Rolleiflex more often. Thanks again for watching.
@@StreetPhotographyChina agreed mate, similar experience just different quality, the lubitel is ok but the airesflex is a step up not quite Rollei tho haha
I still have a Yashica 124G in storage somewhere, I really enjoyed using it, but I also owned a Seagull 4B and preferred the swirly bokeh of the lens in the Seagull. The Yashica was without doubt sharper though.
The Seagull is fun. I had one too. But really feels more like a toy compared to the Yashica. Maybe go grab it on your next trip over.