Thanks for the suggestion. I have quite a bit of Yashica gear, so I will look into that. As you say, you can buy C/Y adapters to put the lenses on a wide range of cameras and there are plenty of lenses for sale at good prices.

Although I have at least two hundred film cameras, I also regularly use digital. I find that shooting with film is a more thoughtful experience, as the cost of the film and processing is not cheap. I tend to be slower with film and think more about each shot. I think digital can make us lazy. This would be an interesting topic for a video.

@@ShutterMinds - What is it with these people who own, or at least have owned, literally dozens or even hundreds of different cameras? I've always had a camera in my hands, and I've even done a bit of professional photography. I can understand owning several cameras during an an entire lifetime, but not owning into the dozens or hundreds.

Not sure what you mean? I haven't had any problems with mine so far. Mine is in good condition and only cost me £30 in the UK.

@@ShutterMinds Rubber bumpers 👀

It takes a while to get used to a waist level finder. Especially as the image is reversed. I find it easier to use a tripod.

I bought mine a few years ago, but they are still good value for money and quality.

@@wickedcabinboy Below a Nikon, but considerably better than a Canon? 😂

It's "waist" level, as in your belly area. In other words, you hold the camera down at your waist (belly) rather than at eye level. However, that said, there are numerous optional prism finders available for 45 degree and 90 degree viewing at eye level.

@@ShutterMinds ??????

@@mhc2b - Of course it's waist level. If I have to explain my comment then the humor is lost.

@@hansemannluchter643 That's my mistake. Possibly stuck in my head because I have just been using a 127 Baby Rolleiflex.

Other than that, nice video. I have one, one thing to be aware of is the focus lever: NEVER force it if you find an old Autocord, often the grease in the helicoid has stiffened, especially if the camera hasn't been used for a decade or two. Forcing it can easily snap the lever, and then you're in for an expensive repair as a new lever will need to be machined. Another thing about old TLR's is that often the focus-screen is made of plastic that has yellowed, resulting in a dark view-finder. It is possible to buy modern replacements for many TLR's, they are even available with a "spli-screen", replacing the old one will often make the view-finder a lot brighter.

@@hansemannluchter643 I bought mine a few years ago and thankfully it is in good working order.

Many thanks!

Exactly!

The 645n was a significant redesign and introduced several changes, including auto-focus. The price difference reflects this.

Thank you

Thanks. Let me know if you have any suggestions for things that you would like to see in future videos.

Thanks Richard. It's a great camera. I find it takes a little time to adjust to a rangefinder, if you usually shoot with 35mm SLR.

Thank you. Let me know if you have any suggestions for topics you would like me to make a video about.

Unfortunately this is a common problem with the Contax T2. If you look on Contax groups and chat forums, you will see many people discussing the same issue. If you have only just bought the camera, I suggest you go back to the seller and tell them that it is faulty. I am unsure if it is possible to repair.

@@ShutterMinds i discussed with the seller he said i have exceeded the warranty time as i live far away it took a while for it to reach but his warranty time was just 20 days or so so i have no other option but to live with it until it is repaired

@@ShutterMinds can you send me a link to the groups so i can discuss i can’t find any the camera can be used properly though even in this state however i want it to work perfectly

@@ShutterMinds my seller was of zero help to be honest

Search Contax T2 help forum. There are lots of groups.

You should!

I think he's reading the brochure copy, that's usually just puff.

thats a definite 'YES!!!!!!!!'

Thank you.

Thanks! 😊

This is a 35mm film camera, made between 1976 and 1984. Photographs from a camera like this are very different to a phone camera. I am going to make a video to explain why people may want to shoot with film, so please stick around and watch out for it.

Thanks for watching

It's an excellent camera and still very popular.

Yes, I missed that. Thanks for pointing it out.

Thanks for watching.

Yes, you are correct. Apparently one of the reasons why it sold so well.

It draws on the views and experiences of many, many people - rather than the opinion of one individual.

Unfortunately, I don't have an MX!