Yashica Electro 35 (Showpiece)

This camera does not work. It is sold as a showpiece or for parts.

Specifications

• Type: Fixed-lens coupled rangefinder, 35mm
• Lens: Yashinon-DX 45mm f/1.7, 6 elements in 4 groups
• Shutter: Copal electronically-timed leaf shutter, roughly 30sec to 1/500sec
• Exposure: Aperture priority automatic only — the camera picks the shutter speed
• Metering: CdS cell, with over/under warning lamps in the finder and on the top plate
• Power: Originally a 5.6V PX32 mercury cell, long discontinued — modern replacements need an adapter
• Filter thread: 55mm
• Weight: Approximately 750g — dense, all-metal, satisfying
  

Condition

• Cosmetic: Excellent. Minor signs of age and use.
• Functional: Non-working. Sold as a showpiece or for parts. Parts may be missing internally.

Included

• Yashica Electro 35 body

This one is sold as a display piece or for parts. It does not take pictures. Parts may be missing internally. It is not economical to repair, and we have not attempted a service.