YASHICA MAT 124G Portrait Session | First time shooting medium format 120mm | Delta 400 & Portra 400

I was so excited to use this camera that this video was filmed the same night the camera came in the mail! This was also my first time shooting on black and white film, and in 6x6 format. I can't wait to shoot and experiment more with this camera!! What are your thoughts on this camera? Do you like TLR cameras?

[@nathanielbouchard9261]

This video is misleading, film photographers dont have girlfriends

[@thepuppetsstuffsreviews6569]

Seriously of course they do 😮

[@rubam0]

We do, and they are our favorite models!

[@mverick160]

My dad bought one when I was about 10. He had me developing in the darkroom at 5. I'm 54 now. When he slowed on it, I commandeered it and used it for many years. Till I got a Bronica GS1, I still have both. It's a great camera.

[@trevorlovatto501]

Wow that’s awesome thanks for sharing! Love to hear how much history and memories a camera can hold. Awesome!

[@cmmates885]

Good video. Just to note that the film is 120 film not 120mm film. The number comes from the numbering process for new film formats instead of a size. For example 35mm film is referred to as 135 film but is actually 36mm by 24mm instead of 35mm in size, that is a misconception regarding the size of 135 film. Keep up the good videos.

[@trevorlovatto501]

Yooo this is good to know lol thanks for catching my mistake😂 dang thanks for the info man I love being able to learn from you all so I really do appreciate your input👍

[@antran25495]

damnnn the video quality!!!!!!!! here before you got blew up on the internet!!1

[@VintageInsightPhotography]

Fun video! I used a 124G in the 1980’s as a backup camera for wedding photography. The nearly silent shutter was perfect for shots during the ceremony. I recently nabbed a Mamiya C220 TLR and have been having a blast using it. I should do some autumnal shots of my wife with it… your video has inspired me to do so. Take care.

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

I own one of these beauties it’s fabulous for street photography get people interested in what your doing allows you to shoot some nice street portraits

[@retter2critical]

Shoot more on the Yashica! Good work.

[@tgchism]

Nice video! Beautiful shots, skillfully done, Beautiful model with what appears to be a great personality!!! What's not to like!

[@agylub]

The lens on these is as good as anything I have used. No vibration so you can slow the shutter right down. I use Portra160 and 20” square prints are a knockout.

[@portraitsofthejerseyshore7240]

Really great photos, and the music you picked for the video really matched your girlfriend's vibe perfectly!

[@nicklopro]

Trevor! Did you know Davy Crockett Used one of these Yashica cameras during the siege of the Alamo in 1836!? Using just one roll of Kodak Eastman 5222 black and white 35mm motion picture film he shot enough sprocket holes to stave off General Santa Anna and his army of 2000 men for THIRTEEN DAYS! Thank you so much for sharing! More people need to learn about the Yashica and its rich AMERICAN history of nearly 200 years. Learn more in my new youtube short "the untold history of the Yashica Mat 124G"

[@genon2]

Loved the pictures ❤️ Great video, can't wait for new ones

[@trevorlovatto501]

Thank you!!

[@CalumetVideo]

I had two YashicaMat 124G and sold them several years ago and then repurchased one, had it CLA’ed by Mark Hama and it works like new. These cameras are amazing and if you have one with a working light meter it’s even better. Also, having the Mamiya C330 and a Rolleiflex, I can say there are a lot of advantages to the YashicaMat 124G, it’s often a newer camera than a Rollei, they are small and lighter than a Mamiya C330 and have a light meter. The YashicaMat 124G is very capable. Congrats on your camera!!

[@trevorlovatto501]

Wow that’s super insightful. Thanks for sharing man!! I’m glad I went with the Yashica 124g. I was looking at both those other cameras too but the yashica just seemed to fit my needs better and my budget better lol. Thanks dude!!

[@mverick160]

Is Mark Hama still working on them? And where can he be reached. I still have one my dad bought and I started using at 10. l'm 54 now. I'd love to have it CLA'd by someone who works on them.

[@CalumetVideo]

@@mverick160 I am not sure if still does. His website is now down, maybe it’s just a glitch in the website.

[@cloudsilver1]

That shot at 3:31.. WOWWWW

[@garethjones5068]

Really well produced video & beautiful images

[@trevorlovatto501]

Thanks so much man!!!

[@igaluitchannel6644]

It's imperative to use a lens shade for this camera as well as flocking the interior to reduce reflections. Shooting into the light is to be avoided. Moreover, 400 Delta is usually better shot at 300 or even 200.

[@francho2516]

Thanks, great video, very hard to find this kind of information in tutorials and videos for this camera model... Regarding the operation of the camera when being used... I wanted to find out how far does the crank turns, specifically at advancing the film to the next frame and I can confirm by your sequences between shoots that it is half a turn. Thanks for showing your photoshoot in the processes of demonstrating the use of the camera. Beautifully done!

[@stanislife_]

I love that camera! ❤️ Nice video!

[@WraithCalling]

I have the slightly older 124. Fantastic cameras. This camera made me fall in love with medium format 6x6. Nice shots.

[@trevorlovatto501]

Yoo thanks man!! I love that camera so much. TLR cameras are so dope. Definitely love medium format as well!!

[@robertgrant3844]

Very nice.

[@NunoAlmeidaPhotography]

Great shots! Love the video edit as well!

[@trevorlovatto501]

Thanks man!!

[@pepetrueno8722]

From an instructional or educational point of view would love to know what ISO film you used, as well as aperture and shutter speed

[@rdog77]

Great shots! Just picked up the none G, which I prefer the look of.

[@Rhys.Walker]

Nice shoot man, love the Portra 400 shots, very nice

[@trevorlovatto501]

THANKS!! i lowkey wish i shot everything on portra lol😂

[@Rhys.Walker]

@@trevorlovatto501 Today was the first day I shot Portra, So how I fell about it coming soon lol 😂

[@trevorlovatto501]

@@Rhys.Walker can’t wait to here about it!! I’m sure you will love it Portra is amazing!

[@AntMcLean]

Nice vid, I really want to get one of these cameras!

[@trevorlovatto501]

Dude they are so worth it!! 6x6 format takes some getting used to but it’s so fun

[@mehransafaei1637]

Lovely video and pictures

[@Eclectachrome]

Nice video and nice results! I also shoot with the Yashica and love it. only thing is I can't wear my hair down while shooting because it just gets in the way haha

[@trevorlovatto501]

Yup I struggle with this too😂 kind of unfortunate cause I hate wearing my gear up lol

[@AndrewOrr]

Great pictures man :)

[@trevorlovatto501]

Thanks so much Andrew!!

[@Raden253]

I just love the results!

[@westonsmith4572]

Great video. Once again I am interested to know the soundtrack musicians. Cheers from Canada.

[@trevorlovatto501]

Haha what’s up man! Song is called “try so hard” by Aves

[@trevorlovatto501]

I get all my songs from Artlist

[@bondgabebond4907]

Great job with the photos. You did your girlfriend proud with those pix. I bet she has as much fun watching you play with your toy as you did playing with it. Years ago, at Yokota AB, Japan, I had one and took many photos of my daughter and friends. That square format made it easy to crop when making B&W prints. Do you make your own B&W prints using an enlarger and photo paper or scan them? Back in my days, I did the whole routine, develop and print. I hope you get a chance to do it if you don't already.

[@trevorlovatto501]

Thanks so much for your input glad you enjoy the photos!! I love the square format as well but I still have yet to print any of my photos from it. I definitely will soon I’m just waiting on the right one👍

[@aman681]

Nice video. Which lens did you use?

[@jamesspicewilliams8835]

Nice job my friend. I have this camera as well. You just inspired me to go out and use it. How are you digitizing your images?

[@trevorlovatto501]

Awesome to hear man!! I am just getting my filmed developed and scanned at my local camera shop right now

[@abinandkrishna3045]

loved this video!!! instant sub and like

[@trevorlovatto501]

That means so much to me thank you!

[@HomeMovies1999]

Did you use any external light meter?

[@kevinrichards1667]

Film is ace

[@tanfilmphotography7066]

Hi tôi cũng dùng dòng máy này

[@xameltit]

What film stocks were you using?

[@trevorlovatto501]

Ilford Delta 400 and Portra 400

[@michael8093]

120*

[@YesItsLu]

Did you use an external light meter?

[@trevorlovatto501]

@@YesItsLu lol nah I just used my mirrorless camera

[@YesItsLu]

@@trevorlovatto501 I got the lghtmeter app and with this camera you can’t go higher than 500 on the shutter speed but the app be telling to go high as hell. As well as the f stop can’t go below 3.5