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Yashica Mat-124G

The Yashica Mat-124G is one of the most sought after twin lens reflex cameras not called Rolleiflex. The camera was the last TLR produced by Yashica, and had a production run from 1970 until 1986. It features a Yashinon 80mm f/3.5 lens, film crank advancing, and shutters speeds ranging from Bulb to 1/500th via a Copal leaf shutter. Because it is one of the more modern TLR cameras, it benefits from generally better optics, as well as a brighter focusing screen. While the Yashica Mat-124G is mechanically sound, the camera is a bit clunkety in sound and feel - not nearly as silky smooth as their Rollei counterparts. In recent years, the magic of these well-built TLRs has become more widely known, resulting in increasing market prices because of an increasing demand.

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Paola and Her Yashica Mat-124G

⁠We were paid a surprise visit by Blue Moon alum, Paola Rodriguez, in July of 2020. She was in town, visiting for a few days from Florida, and she definitely brought the sunny weather with her. ⁠

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It was great to catch up, though we still felt awkward with the whole concept of "air hugs." Paola took some time to drop off film (including a mystery roll of C-22 620 film) and she also added a new camera to her family - this Yashica Mat-124G. We couldn't have been more excited for her, this being her first "real" medium format camera. She has an extensive body of work, including her Broken Free Project, mostly shot on her beloved Canon AE-1. Prior to this Yashica, she had also been moonlighting in the medium format world with a Holga 120GCFN and Argoflex.⁠

It is always awesome to see former staff stop by for visits and even better when we get to be a part of their continued journey as film photographers.

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YashicaMat 124G

Yashica Mat-124G Snow Day!

We already know we work next to one of the most beautiful bridges in the world, but the St Johns Bridge takes on a whole other level of beauty on snowy days like this one.

Mary's Tiny 124G

The newest addition to staff member Mary's camera collection: a handmade Tiny Yashica Mat 124G (not functional, unless looking cute counts).

Yashica Mat-124G In Red

Another beautiful camera made even more exquisite with new garb.

Yashica Mat-124G Forever

Yashicas are not only awesome cameras, they make for great tattoos as well; demonstrated here by our customer, Kelly-Shane Fuller.

Yashica Mat-124G

We genuinely believe in and care about what we do here. It isn't just about selling gear but, rather, getting the right camera in the right hands to allow further opportunity for wonderful or amazing photography to happen. We are enablers, we are believers, we are passionate in our philosophy that good photography can change the world. There are few better things to experience than the pairing between a wonderful piece of camera equipment and a photographer who is excited and determined to use it to the fullest extent of their imagination and abilities.

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Yashica Mat-124G

Not just another brick in the wall...

Laura Rivera with her Yashica Mat-124G

Here is a self portrait made by Laura Rivera with her Yashica Mat 124-G. Laura took her camera to a local car show and, after spending much time trying to avoid capturing her reflection, she decided to make the reflection an intentional element of the image. Smart move! ⠀

Laura sent us this photo in response to a call we made to our customers, asking for them to share out their favorite self portraits. We wanted to share these photos as a way to spotlight the connection between the photographer and their camera. Fostering this connection is one of the most important aspects of what we do. It's not just about the camera and it's not just about the photographer. It's a union between the two that makes our photographs what they are. Capturing an image of you and your camera, with your camera, is a great way to encompass the connection that means so much to each of us.⠀ ⠀

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Yashica Mat-124G twins

No, you are not seeing double... you're seeing quadruple!

Many would agree that the Yashica Mat-124G is one of the best non-Rollei TLR cameras you can own - we might also add the Mamiya or Minolta to the list as well.

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