Yashica GTN 35mm film rangefinder Electro 35 Is it better than a Leica camera Photo class 81

The Yashica GTN 35mm Electro 35 film rangefinder, Is it better than a Leica camera?
This 1973, aperture priority rangefinder produces such beautiful photos, that Yashica sold over 8 million Electro 35 cameras.
Equipped with a Yashinon 45mm f1.7 Made in Japan Lens, renders the ultimate in color and contrast.
The Yashica GTN also comes with automatic parallax correcting viewfinder.
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[@mozzman]

Appreciating all the great videos of you reviewing these classic cameras.

[@paradiddleJazz]

Nice review! I still have mine I bought in 1973.

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Very cool!

[@discojelly]

By far one of my MOST SHARPEST cameras I have ever had ! I've compared negatives from the Yashica Electro 35 and those with other SLR film cameras and the Electro negatives are MUCH sharper! Great review sir!

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Yashica knows glass 😊 I'm glad you enjoy my KZbin channel 😊

[@zahngoodard3713]

The fact you can still use it without a battery is clever as

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

Hi Carmine just bought one of these here in the uk been CLA’D new seals and new POD all for £50 looking forward to shooting with it it’s as close as I am getting to a Leica these are getting more collectible with the increase in popularity of film photography thanks for sharing

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Congrats..simply put, YOU WILL LOVE YOUR GTN ❤️

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

@@CarmineTavernaPhotography thanks been looking at one for while getting excited I hope I can do it justice keep doing what you do I and many others appreciate it 👍🏻

[@TrilobitesRTasty]

Fascinating story about the Yashica. Never heard of this. 🙂

[@jmtphotographymedia]

Looks like a very interesting camera. I might need to try this out.

[@GeorgeTodd123]

Loved your video! Just bought one of these cameras and can't wait to try it out. Thanks so much for the great content

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Thanks for watching my channel

[@55whiplash]

These cameras are awesome, got one for 26$ on eBay and the guy threw in a 40D he didn't know how to charge. I had to put a tiny piece of Al foil on the corroded battery cap. The meter works great even at night.

[@ninodjuras]

Beautiful and passionate presentation my friend. I have same camera and I LOVE it, it made me fall in love with rangefinders. ❤️

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Thank you for your kind words. Yashica GTN cameras are very special indeed. ❤️

[@tomc8273]

Thanks Carmine, it really is a nice camera to shoot with, I just don't use mine enough. Nice shoots!

[@blackfeather7686]

Really enjoyed this and learned a few new things too. Didn't know about the vented lens shade and the filter. Will have to pick one up. Need to dig my Electro 35 out again. Such a nice camera. thanks

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Thanks for watching my channel

[@cwbaldwin61]

Great video; has me thinking more about filters, what to use and when. I have the GSN, in excellent condition, and can't even remember how I obtained it! But it is a gorgeous camera, attracting attention where ever I go.

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Glad to help!

[@ANI9]

Thank you , what is the size of the lens hood ?55mm or 58mm ? And also the size of the cap ?

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

55mm filter thread FOR CAP OR FILTER

[@ditto1958]

I had one for a short time and while I agree it had a nice sharp lens, I never really took to it. I was used to Olympus OM slr cameras and the Electro is big and clunky and in person looks somehow cheap and tacky. I probably should have kept it though, lol.

[@alponton]

thank you - always good to know

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Any time!

[@wayyurazz5302]

I want to buy one of analog camera, which one is better between yashica electro 35 gsn and olympus mju zoom wide 80 ?

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

yashica electro 35 gsn

[@michaelhernandez3084]

I just got a gsn and sent it out for a cla due to pad of death, how long would you say the lifespan is once its ClA’d? I hope to get many years of use out of this beautiful camera

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

You will enjoy that camera...forever

[@fckcptlsm]

love your energy:)

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Thank you!!

[@dannypoet4257]

Hi Carmine, infomative video, I have just purchased a GSN so your vid is very helpful. Can I ask if you made any compensations when using the orange filter - I'd be worried about underexposure, interested in your thoughts. Also, which vented lens hood do you use? are they easy to get hold of? Thanks

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Congratulations on your new GTN.. as far as the orange filter I did open aperture one half stop..the vented metal lens hood are around ten bucks on Amazon ❤️

[@dannypoet4257]

@@CarmineTavernaPhotography thanks, that's helpful, still on my first roll, looking forward to seeing the results

[@rossoxenbridge7495]

I enjoyed your video and I really like those black and white images I see what you mean about contrast even though I have shot any black and white film as yet. Just a question for you I have the Yashica Electro GL which has the 40mm f1.7 lens vs the 45mm f1.7 do you think the lens hood that you are using would still ok and not cause any vignetting with the slightly widerlens ? I haven't been using any hood as yet but I want to get one that is suitable and not cause any issues. I haven't really had any issues with flare but I am careful to keep direct sunlight off the front of the lens.

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Hello, Sorry I do not have a copy of the GL, however, I strongly think the hood seen in my video will work fine..best of luck.

[@celsofukuhara1794]

I wish he would take more photos

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

He has 6,500 of his photographs at www.carminetaverna.com

[@dalex60]

What adjustment did you make to compensate your exposure for the filter?

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

The warming effect of this filter requires a 0.6-stop increase in exposure for normal results.

[@dalex60]

@@CarmineTavernaPhotography - Since the shutter speed on the GTN (I have one) can’t be adjusted, I’m guessing the ASA would have to be slowed to compensate?

[@mnoliberal7335]

This video is from two years ago. Still using your Electro?? I have a GSN and my own adapter made from a 9mm case.

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Yes indeed, the GTN is a power house

[@nehalgurung1950]

Hi carmine could u pls help with out with lens hood , like the size and which one did to use for best fit thanks you, ps . Love ur videos

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Great question..BUY THE 55MM METAL VENTED LENS HOOD WITH LENS CAP, $9 ON AMAZON OR EBAY.

[@nehalgurung1950]

Thank you, soo much for your help, will keep shooting reel hopefully even if i become half as good as you will be a great deal.

[@Carterofmars]

Thank goodness for the FED huh? How would that park survive otherwise?