Just got my new (for me) rangefinder

cepwin · 08-01-2012

I picked up a Yashica electro 35 GS on the bay. It came with it's original box and everything. I set it up and took some images of my Greyhound, Edie. A few things I noticed....it seemed weird not hearing that "tha-thunk" of the SLR. I also have to figure out how to focus the thing. I should have expected how quiet it was but it was still a little un-nerving. One thing I didn't expect is doesn't seem to have a shutter speed setting...aperture priority only. It may also have the issue of the meter not working..the battery checks but I didn't see any lights come on.

kshapero · 08-01-2012

Welcome aboard. post some photos.

loquax ludens · 08-01-2012

You're right, it chooses the shutter speed for you. You can only set the aperture. For many types of photography, that's a great thing.

It's that leaf shutter that makes it so quiet. You'll get used to it, and then you'll miss it when you pick up an SLR.

ColSebastianMoran · 08-01-2012

Hmm... No lights. Doesn't sound right.

I wrote an article on how to test a Yashica Electro. I haven't held a GS, but I think most of the article should apply.

seanathan · 08-01-2012

Congrats on the buy. I just picked up an Electro CC in a bargain bin here in Japan for 500 yen (about 7 usd) and am having a lot of fun with it. Hope you get the meter figured out.

cepwin · 08-02-2012

Thanks guys! Sebastian, that article is really helpful ...I wish I looked at it *before* I threw a roll of film in there....oh well..

Thanks again!