{"product_id":"yashica-mf-1-35mm-viewfinder-camera-w-ever-ready-case-serial-5295469","title":"Yashica MF-1 35mm viewfinder camera w\/ ever-ready case (serial 5295469)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is the original vintage Yashica MF-1 35mm camera from 1979 \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e the poor-quality toy camera currently sold under the same name. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yashica MF-1 is an elegant 35mm camera from the late 1970s with a built-in flash. Like the Olympus Trip 35 and Konica C35 EF (its main market competition when it was new), the MF-1 is viewfinder or 'zone-focus' camera where you focus by pictogram (or by estimating subject distance in feet or meters). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera requires two AA batteries (not included) which power its light meter and built-in flash. The original Yashica 'ever-ready' case is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera was tested with film and delivered sharp, well-exposed images. We also verified the camera's focus on an autocollimator. The camera and case are in very good cosmetic condition (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/butkus.org\/chinon\/yashica\/yashica_mf-1\/yashica_mf-1.htm\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/butkus.org\/chinon\/yashica\/yashica_mf-1\/yashica_mf-1.htm\"\u003ehttps:\/\/butkus.org\/chinon\/yashica\/yashica_mf-1\/yashica_mf-1.htm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 35 mm programmed shutter EE camera with built-in flash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens: Yashica Lens 38 mm f\/2.8; 3 elements in three groups; angular field 59º; minimum focus 1 meter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter: Programmed shutter with speed range from 1\/360 sec. to 1\/60 sec.; minimum aperture f\/19; built-in self-timer (8-sec. delay).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure Control: Fully automatic exposure with\u003cbr\u003e\"Top Eye\" CdS sensor; EV range from EV 9 (1\/ 60 sec.; f\/2.8) to EV 17 (1\/360 sec.; f\/19); ASA range from ASA 25 to ASA 500.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder: Bright frame viewfinder with parallax correction frame; features correct exposure zone with aperture scale and needle; over and under-exposure warning zones; flash ready lamp; LED indicates low-light (shutter locks); magnification 0.52X.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusing: Via rotating helicoid with distance scale and four zone focus symbols ('head-and-shoulders' = 1m; 'torso' = 1.5m; 'small group' = 3m; 'scenery' = infinity).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm Advance: Single action film advance lever winds film with 130° stroke; automatic resetting accumulative exposure counter winds film on automatically to first exposure; crank film rewind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash: Built-in electronic flash which charges and synchronizes automatically when popped up; exposure automatically set on focusing, recycles in about 6 seconds. GN 12 (ASA 100 in meters). 250 flashes on set of two alkaline batteries; shutter locks and LED in viewfinder flashes when subject is beyond flash range. Daylight synch capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Source: Two 1'5 V AA size alkaline batteries power exposure system and built-in flash. (Ni-Cd batteries are also usable.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Features: Flash \"OK\" lamp atop camera; 46 mm filter threads; accepts 48 mm slip-on lens hood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 127,5 x 75.5 x 54.5 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 355 grams, without battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yashica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48987461746976,"sku":"nwp-zonefocus-yashicamf1-200724","price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/files\/yashica_MF-1_35mm_film_viewfinder_camera_serial_5295469_20240720_1801.jpg?v=1721529358","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/yashica-mf-1-35mm-viewfinder-camera-w-ever-ready-case-serial-5295469","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}