These seem to be well made, simple and robust cameras. The quality can be … before this during almost a year and half see pictures from TLR's (permalink), yep, 330 is tops for the money but a huge beast! now to aid one of these in making strong pictures, $184.99. 3.5 tessar is not good wide open, 3.5 xenar is rare Flickr: Discussing Autocord (which one), Diacord G or Yashica Mat? (permalink) I own a rollei F 2.8 planar and i can't really tell the difference in optical quality. But do you really need a meter in the camera? Webb's Photographic Gift Guide (c1964) lists the then top of the line Yashica Mat-EM at “less than” US$85, the Minolta Autocord at US$109.45 and the Rolleiflex 3.5F at US$299.50. I have a YashicaMat first model, no meter, a great camera indeed. I would say the image quality of the 4-element Autocord is fully equal to the Tessar-lensed Rollei's, however. www.yashicaforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=146 $499.99. ages ago Good luck! The obvious choice would have been a Rolleiflex but I had rarely even seen one in the flesh. Do any of you new wizz-kids on the block have an answer? (permalink), mamiya c330/220 just kill everything else. Take a look here and see what's available. This meterless camera is equipped with a Citizen-MVL shutter and a Minolta Rokkor 1:3.5 f=75mm taking lens. I own an Autocord III, Yashica mat 124G, and a Rolleiflex. If you go for Yashica be sure you get either the Yashinon or better still the Lumaxar lenses. If you click it, you'll go home. As an introduction to TLRs, they are the way to go. (permalink), Is the Autocord's "fragile" focusing lever upgradeable, homemade or otherwise? This Minolta Autocord I is a late model among the popular Autocord series of TLR (Twin Lens Reflex) medium-format cameras. Yashica … to find a nice 2.8f would be great but it could cost you $500 or more. The Rokkor Tessar-clone is superb. If the majority will be 10x10 go Rolleiflex. The ‘Mat would directly compete with Minolta’s Autocord released a few years prior, ... Much cooler was a Nikon or Minolta … The Yashica-mat was Yashica's original premier twin lens reflex (TLR) camera from the 1950s. ages ago [https://www.flickr.com/photos/30728028@N06/3411919936/] If you are in the market for a Rolleiflex it would definitely help to do some research on what you are buying before you drop too much cash. The Mat left the Yashica … I'm from Port Washington, Wisconsin (on Lak... Hello just my 2 cents The 124G works well, I bought mine from Mark Hama so it should be up to spec. The tessar lens isn't as good as the more modern lens … i understand that a lens hood is vital to control flare. They sold well and people are more widely familiar with them. Thanks ddandan. (permalink) Mamyia with a variety of lenses is great but big and heavy. Originally posted at 10:24AM, 20 May 2010 PST I agree that it is optically better than any Yashica, even though both cameras use similar four element designs. Thanks for the leads on my battery problem, at least I now have a possible source and will give them a try. in my opinion good autocord is right choice, especially CDS version (later, with meter) if you don't need 2.8 ages ago I'd have a hard time telling a Yashica shot from a Rollei shot if both were 12 x 12 size. The Autocord is a bi-objectives reflex camera or TLR for Twin Lenses Reflex, made by Minolta from 1955 till 1966. (permalink), these are very helpful commentaries.... :) I was given recently a 1950's TLR the famous MINOLTA 'Autocord'. I looked at Yashica Mats and the picture seemed a lot duller than the Autocord's, also with less sharpness. All pictures are for illustration purpose only and … ages ago www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?sr=1&support=sup... www.flickr.com/photos/photoplastic/sets/72157594558177497/. TLR owners -- Rolleiflex, Rolleicord, Yashica Mat, Mamiya, Minolta Autocord, Lubitel, Kodak Duaflex, Flexaret and other vintage twin-lens reflex cameras. stopped down a clean tessar design will be great,too. I have a Diacord and a Yashica Mat 124g - this restored by Mark Hama. Quantity: 1 Pc. Please identify which camera in … I think they are all steps up from 35mm, unless you have one with a very sharp lens. I cannot advace out of b t... Hello, It seems that there are 3 major body variations- the simple no-meter version, the selenium meter version, and the Cds meter version. For typical amateur use, even if enthusiastic, if you start with a camera in decent shape I doubt there will be major differences as far as reliability and picture taking capability. No! The camera works like new. With all that, I think the Rolleis are the best made ones, and one in decent shape is probably more of a joy to use... but I can say that I find both of mine plenty pleasant. $184.99 ... Free shipping . The viewfinders are about equal in brightness and usability - but with some of the earlier Rolleis I understand this could be an issue. I bought my Autocord in the 70,s second hand and never ever felt it let me down in the business of taking pictures. $395.00. The meter is a convenience as is the auto cocking of the shutter. (permalink), thanks for all the insights !! The name guarantees you nothing. Voxphoto edited this topic ages ago. I recently receive my Autocord form Ebay ages ago TLR owners -- Rolleiflex, Rolleicord, Yashica Mat, Mamiya, Minolta Autocord, Lubitel, Kodak Duaflex, Flexaret and other vintage... Flickr logo. For : Rolleiflex T, Rolleiflex MX, Rollecord,Yashica 124, 124G, 635, Mat, D. Type: lens cap. The G has 10 diaphragm blades, if that's important to you ;) You have to cock the shutter separately, which allows double exposures, but also inadvertent doubles. TLR Lens Caps - flexible and resilient. (permalink), If you are shooting in B&W a yellow filter is a must. In many cases you might end up paying a little more for a Rollei just for the name. Nico never used the autocord so i cant' say. The meterless version has two main phases- the Optiper and Seikosha shutters, and then the Citizen shutters (name on front of camera; my Optiper and Seikosha both have Citizen markings inside). Originally posted ages ago. If you search on the Autocord, you'll get some information but not like the Rollei web sites. www.wctatel.net/web/crye/a-cord.htm There are some other fairly recent threads here on this topic that might also be of assistance. ages ago MINT YASHICA Mat 124 G TLR Medium Format 80mm F/ 3.5 JAPAN 201238. in terms of effectiveness? I would suggest the meterless version. ages ago . Had a Yashicamat-LM, a Yashicamat, Minolta Autocord and a Mamiya C330 with 55mm, 80mm, 105mm and 180mm lens. I think the current estimates on the rolleis are low. The Autocord, with its lower lever focusing, is my favorite. ages ago I see piles of people getting ripped off on a daily basis on e-Bay because they just have to have one and don't really look into what they are buying. But it's excellent for close range shots. Once again thanks for the lead to Wein Cell replacement batteries. The 124G and 124 are gone and I have continued to use the 635 and the Mat. High quality 3D printed lens Hood BAY I B30 External Bayonet For TRL camera as Yashica Mat 124, Rollei, Minolta Autocord. Other factors to consider: what is the top shutter speed, and what are the different shutter steps? ages ago The batteries are no longer being made (if they have mercury in them) but if any stores have new old stock they can still sell them. Parts and service or more readily available for the Yashica. But if you're planning on shooting f8 and up, I'd say you won't see much optical difference. Nesster edited this topic ages ago. I looked at Yashica Mats and the picture seemed a lot duller than the Autocord's, also with less sharpness. It is very cheap to buy, usually, and gives good results. I have just acquired a truly lovely Yashica 635 after a lengthy and e... Hi tia, r3h The viewfinder is about as usable as with the Mat. druszaj1 edited this topic ages ago.

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