joann_wells Posted July 25, 1997 Share Posted July 25, 1997 I recently purchased a Yashica D at a flea market. Are there any manuals, books, etc. available for this camera? As you have probably already surmised, I am new to Medium Format. Any information you can provide would be appreciated. Joann Wells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marv_soloff Posted July 27, 1997 Share Posted July 27, 1997 For Yashica instruction manuals try John Craig:email jscraig1@aol.comfax: 806-496-9791 <p> Regards, <p> Marv Soloff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_pflasterer Posted July 29, 1997 Share Posted July 29, 1997 Your Yashica D is a fine camera with which to get started in Medium Format. I think it has a triplet lens, but will produce fine images when stopped down to f/8 or smaller. I had one at one time and it did fine for me with B&W. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_stokes Posted February 8, 1998 Share Posted February 8, 1998 Yashica D is physically similar to Rolleiflex. Browse http://www.vestdata.no/~taase/Rollei.html for Rolleiflex users manual etc. This will give you the basic principles. I have a Yashica 635 which is much like your "D". Great camera!! Lens test data reported by users in the medium format digest indicates sharpest resolution is obtained when lens is stopped down to f8 or f11. However, many artists use the unique qualities of their camera, rather than always striving for max resolution. Your call. You can still get remarkable images at wider apertures on that large negative -- in my view technique and talent are more important than the lens characteristics or any hardware for that matter...Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_lee3 Posted November 7, 1999 Share Posted November 7, 1999 I have owned 2 YashicaMat 124G's. I currently own (and use) a Yashica D. I am MUCH more impressed with the optics of the D (Yashikor lens) than with either of the 124G's (Yashinon lens). I believe that most people think that newer is better. I think this is a case to prove them wrong. No, I don't know the design differences between the two lenses, but there is a difference. I am glad I gave a try to the "older" Yashica. I would be happy to send a Velvia chrome from this camera to any doubting Thomas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_dequinze Posted November 11, 1999 Share Posted November 11, 1999 I've had a "D" for years. I also use a Pentax 67 and a Mamiya C330 (as well as 35 mm), but for medium format, the "D" gets the most use. Why? It's smaller, lighter, image quality is very good, i don't have to worry about mirror or shutter vibration when hand-holding, and, when hiking or skiing in the Adirondacks or the Canadian Rockies, I don't need to worry about batteries and I won't have to take out a loan to replace it in case of an accident. My only regret is that it isn't made any more, although I hear the Chinese made Seagull may be close - anyone know anything about these?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_carraway Posted September 10, 2000 Share Posted September 10, 2000 Another source for photocopied manuals is mark@manuals2go. He sells on eBay, but will probably sell directly. $5.99 + $1 first class mail for a Yashica D manual. BTW Ds came with both Yashikor and Yashinon lenses. The late model ones were with Yashinon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_kembel Posted February 19, 2001 Share Posted February 19, 2001 For a Yashica D manual, try the following: http://www.doctorvision.com/Yashica-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now