Yashica Mat-124 G Analogue camera

Yashica Mat-124 G – Vintage 6×6 twin-lens reflex camera – Japan – 1970s – With original case Brand: Yashica Model: Mat-124 G Type: Analog twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera Country of manufacture: Japan Period: 1970s Film format: Medium format 6×6 cm, 120 film Taking lens: Yashinon 80 mm f/3.5 Viewfinder lens: Yashinon 80 mm f/2.8 Serial number: 106420 Accessories: Original Yashica case with shoulder strap Functioning: Not tested Description Elegant and sought-after analog camera Yashica Mat-124 G, one of the best-known models of Japanese camera production from the Seventies. It is a twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera, characterized by two superimposed lenses: the upper one for viewing and focusing, the lower one for taking the photograph. The Mat-124 G model is particularly appreciated by analog photography enthusiasts for its classic design, mechanical build, and use of medium-format film. The camera features: * Taking lens Yashinon 80 mm f/3.5. * Upper viewing lens Yashinon 80 mm f/2.8. * Waist-level finder with upper opening. * Manual focus system. * Mechanical central shutter. * Built-in light meter. * Black body with metallic finishes. * Original Yashica case with shoulder strap. The waist-level finder opens smoothly and shows the focusing glass with the corresponding framing lines. The camera is accompanied by its original black case, with a Yashica logo on the back and a red-lined interior. Condition report The specimen presents well in general aesthetics, with normal signs of use and aging consistent with the object's age. The metallic finishes show slight surface wear. The case shows signs of use and aging. Functioning has not been verified. No film tests have been performed, and full reliability of the shutter, meter, or other mechanisms cannot be guaranteed. No in-depth technical inspection of the lenses has been performed. The item is sold as-is, as documented by the photographs, which are an integral part of the description. Collectibility The Yashica Mat-124 G represents one of the most recognizable models among Japanese twin-lens reflex cameras of the late twentieth century. An interesting item for both vintage camera collectors and enthusiasts of medium-format analog photography. The presence of the original case completes its presentation. Shipping: Careful and protective packaging, appropriate to the camera's delicacy.

Estimate:£150.69

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