Newer Yashicas like t3, t4, t5

Prometheus · Joined: 27 Feb 2008 Posts: 571 Location: Garphyttan, Sweden

I see them sometimes on ebay, sometimes they go really high, sometimes lower. I think you could contribute some to Terry Richardson with his Yashica T4: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=k8i3VETLflk

But now I see a T5 for 10€... worth buying? It do have Carl Zeiss T* Tessar 35mm/3.5 lens.
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poilu · Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 3418

Hi Mattias,
I have the T5, it is a nice automatic camera with great results on slide, precise metering in all situation and a superb lens (110 lines/mm)
The problem is when you push the button, you have to wait 1 second for the lens to extend and the photo to be taken.
When I had the canon 50e, the difference of quality was so great that I used the T5 even more than the dslr
Now that the price are ridiculous, maybe it is better to find a manual and faster solution

Nesster · Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 610

I have the T4, for well over 10 years, bought new. I agree with poilu, the shutter delay is a pain. There is a setting for infinity lock but I never remember to use it, so I don't really know if it makes a difference.

The lens can exhibit some vignetting and the geometry is fairly good. I like the camera and use mine pretty often. The shutter delay is less than with my Fuji F10 digital, actually: with the Fuji I've invariably moved on on the street when the exposure actually happens... with the T4 that doesn't seem to happen nearly as often.
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Katastrofo · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 4392 Location: Alabama

I've always been tempted to get one of these, I like the T4 model in
champagne gold(?) but they seem to go for crazy money on the 'bay.

Bill

Prometheus · Joined: 27 Feb 2008 Posts: 571 Location: Garphyttan, Sweden

Katastrofo · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 4392 Location: Alabama

Mattias, good plan! Here's the model I'd like to get for my wife:

Click here to see on Ebay

You think if I offered him $150 he'd give me an answer? Yeah, I don't think
so, either! Laughing

F16SUNSHINE · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject:

I got the older T2 to replace my T3 that was stolen. It really is a nice little snapper with the same CZ tessar lens. There is no long delay just a tiny pause. The thing cost me $8 at a goodwill type store. It has lasted many years. It will probably last many mor as I rarely even use it. ......... Embarassed

I don't even know where I left it Laughing