Thread: My first rangefinder!

After losing out on a great deal on a Leica M3, I went and bought the first rangefinder camera I came across on ebay. After spending a few days with my fingers crossed, this just came in the mail today.

Yashica's Electro 35 GTN in fairly decent nick. No visible chips or discoloration, the metering system works, the glass is clean (45mm 1.7 Yashinon lens). Now to actually find some film and shoot!

The lens on the Yashica is first rate. In it's day, the electronics were ground-breaking.

Please Post results as you get them.

Will do so Brian.

I saw your post on the FS forum, and I can't begin to tell you how tempted I am to pick up your gorgeous M3. But with erratic customs clearances in India, I could be stuck with a very big customs bill after buying your camera. For instance the last time I bought a cable release for the X100 from Adomara (total value 10$) I got a sum of 30$ (!!) added on to it, for no perceptible reason.

That is a beautiful looking camera. Looks mint to me!

Oh niiiiiiice!

Can't wait to see the results. Are you going DIY B+W or lab colour mate?

I've never come across one of these, I look forward to seeing some results.

Originally Posted by stillshunter

Oh niiiiiiice!

Can't wait to see the results. Are you going DIY B+W or lab colour mate?

Colour lab for sure. Don't know the first thing about setting up a lab. And frankly it's just too much trouble. Even though I did develop film back in design school, but that was over 20 years ago.

Originally Posted by defektive

I've never come across one of these, I look forward to seeing some results.

I will try and get some film and shoot over the weekend and post results.

If the photos are half as good looking as the camera, you'll be fine!

Originally Posted by Boid

After losing out on a great deal on a Leica M3, I went and bought the first rangefinder camera I came across on ebay. After spending a few days with my fingers crossed, this just came in the mail today.

Yashica's Electro 35 GTN in fairly decent nick. No visible chips or discoloration, the metering system works, the glass is clean (45mm 1.7 Yashinon lens). Now to actually find some film and shoot!
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Congrats! I have the GSN. They are really nice cameras actually. You can also get the wide angle and tele lens accessories for them too if it turns out you like your shots. Btw that 1.7... I think you'll really like it.