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First roll with the Yashica Electro 35
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:42 pm    Post subject: First roll with the Yashica Electro 35 Reply with quote

Finally I was able of shooting a roll with the Yashica Electro-35 that Andy sent some ago (thanks Andy!) and for which I built a battery adapter.
The results are not bad, my impression is they are somewhat overexposed. Maybe it's the battery voltage (4,5 volt) versus the original battery voltage (4,05) who fools the lightmeter.

I'd appreciate very much your opinion. Developed at the new, cheaper lab.

The whole set is at the gallery:

http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/mfl_club_members/jesito/rangefinders/yashelectro35/

Here you have some samples:










I converted this one to B&W because I feel it's more appropiate, the grapewines and the blooming almond tree...



The remaining ones upto 24, in the gallery.

Jes.


PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Look pretty good to me. Exposure is on the high side but not unacceptably so.


PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Yashinon comes through for sharpness! I really like the conversion shot to b&W. You were right, it looks almost "antique" with the grape arbors and landscape. VERY nice.

I still have about 10 shots left on my Electro 35 --- again thanks to a wonderful benefactor named Andy!


PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It seems to be a fine cam!


PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Richard_D wrote:
Look pretty good to me. Exposure is on the high side but not unacceptably so.


Thanks!.

The Electro 35 light meter and associated shutter mechanism are doing quite a good job. The lens is reasonably fast (1.7). But after trying this one and the Lynx, I prefer the manual control of the lynx, even having an inferior lens (narrower diameter and only 1.8 ).

Jes.


Last edited by Jesito on Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:42 pm; edited 1 time in total


PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Laurence wrote:
The Yashinon comes through for sharpness! I really like the conversion shot to b&W. You were right, it looks almost "antique" with the grape arbors and landscape. VERY nice.

I still have about 10 shots left on my Electro 35 --- again thanks to a wonderful benefactor named Andy!


I'm looking forward to your pictures, Larry... Smile

Jes.


PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

LucisPictor wrote:
It seems to be a fine cam!


It is, for sure!... Haven't you tried one ever?.

Jes.


PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

One thing to keep in mind is the control you have via the ISO/ASA ring. It is right on the top of the camera. Use it just like you would use +/- ev control on any camera. You have the chance to exert a lot of control as the speeds are in 1/3 stops I believe. Also the "eye" for the light meter is directly below the shutter button. You can lightly cover it with your finger when you have a back-lit subject that needs a bit more exposure. One more tool that is quite handy is a ND filter. The shutter speed on this little leaf shutter gem only goes to 500. You can get a bit more out of it in bright light with a ND filter. Just remember to dial it in to the ISO ring. Have Fun!

Andy


PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

F16SUNSHINE wrote:
One thing to keep in mind is the control you have via the ISO/ASA ring. It is right on the top of the camera. Use it just like you would use +/- ev control on any camera. You have the chance to exert a lot of control as the speeds are in 1/3 stops I believe. Also the "eye" for the light meter is directly below the shutter button. You can lightly cover it with your finger when you have a back-lit subject that needs a bit more exposure. One more tool that is quite handy is a ND filter. The shutter speed on this little leaf shutter gem only goes to 500. You can get a bit more out of it in bright light with a ND filter. Just remember to dial it in to the ISO ring. Have Fun!

Andy


Thanks, Andy. These things are easy to forget... (I forgot it Smile ).

Jes.