Yashica A tlr camera

[elizabeth_swarm]

<p>Iwas wondering if i should buy this camera for 24.99 . Someone requested a yashica A or D. I am still searching for info but any of your will help to!<br>

Thanks,<br>

Elizabeth</p><div></div>

[andylynn]

<p>http://camerapedia.org/wiki/Yashica_6×6_TLR_%28knob_advance%29</p>

<p>Uses 120 film, which is easy to find.</p>

<p>I'd pay $25 for that.</p>

[yann1]

<p>... And you have a nice lens cap too. GO for it.</p>

[Mike Gammill]

<p>Yes. As long as it works. There weren't any bad Yashica TLR's, although some had more features or had the better quality 4 element lenses. Even my Yashica D with its triplet lens still does great, especially from f5.6 on. The Yashica TLR is one of the most economical ways to get a quality 120 format camera.<br>

Go for it. And post some pictures too.</p>

[yog_sothoth]

<p>For $25 how far wrong can you go? Even the "bad" yashica lenses are pretty good. They get a little smeary at the corners when wide open, but the center is good at 3.5. </p>

[LenMarriott]

<p>Elizabeth, I bought one of these brand new in 1959 for $29.00 (plus $5 for the case). It is still operational though I haven't used it for a while. I'd say go for it. Adjusted for inflation a new one should go for about $250 today. What Stephen says about the optics but for $25 I'd say well worth it. I'll now attempt to post a couple of samples for you to mull over. Best, LM.</p><div></div>

[LenMarriott]

<p>Elizabeth, And another. Best, LM.</p><div></div>

[jon_b.1]

<p>Considering that a Holga or Diana costs double that amount, the Yashica A is a bargain. You will certainly get $25 worth of fun out of it.</p>

[martin_dake]

<p>The original Yashica lens cap is worth $25.</p>

 

[chuck_foreman1]

<p>Don't dally, it's a bargain at that price! Oh and thanks M Dake, I feel better now... the memory of losing my lens cap<br>

in Colorado.. still stings. I thought the samples were stunning! So be sure to post some results!!</p>

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[elizabeth_swarm]

<p>thanks so much everybody i will surely consider buying it!</p>

[mfophotos]

<p>I have taken many photos with my Yashica A, and it's certainly worth at least $25!</p>

[Rob_the_waste]

<p>I have one. I love it. It's taken some of the best photos that I've ever shot. 'Nuff said. The only drawback is the basic set of shutter speeds. I have a fresh roll of film in it right now, and it's coming back out with me. And I paid more... it's still worth it.</p>

[silverscape]

YES! Definitely! If everything works, then absolutely $25 is dirt cheap. I bought one on eBay a couple of years ago for about $65 and I almost lost it...I got into a bidding war. The Yashica A is an awesome camera. It takes razor sharp pictures and is one of my best cameras.