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Canon EOS-650/T4i Rebel
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
09/23/2012 12:37:11 PM · #1
I had an impulse buy moment I've been staring at a gen purpose shop with some old cameras on display for a long time and a week back I decided to buy one. The shop keeper turned out to be very knowledgeable and the cameras were all his from the time he ran a studio in the 70s. I ended up buying the 124G because it was the cheapest, I like interesting antiques and it worked.

Anyone have any experience? It's still very confusing so I keep googling while trying to work its bits and bobs.
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM
 09/23/2012 01:18:15 PM · #2
You can get the manual here, if you do not already have one...

Yashica 124G Manual

They are a well regarded medium format TLR. (Twin Lens Reflex). A lot of the design was inspired by the Rolleiflex. This camera was back at the top of Yashica's game, and capable of excellent images. There is a 124G group on Flickr, and a visit to APUG.ORG might also be in order. Just don't mention the D-Word (Digital) over there. The large negative size makes for some really sharp and detailed 8X10 and larger images, that will compare favorably with some pretty expensive digital cameras of today.

You should also be aware, that Analog Photography can be addicting. It is slower paced, and forces you to become part of the image capture process. (Personally, I love it!) I don't know if Ben, bspurgeon has a 124G or not. However he also is into film (analog) photography.

If there is anything I can answer, or help with, please feel free to ask.
Canon EOS-650/T4i Rebel
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
09/23/2012 01:28:59 PM · #3
Ah, the manual's very handy. I didn't realize I was doing a couple of things wrong so thank you!

I'm still so scared of wasting film I haven't even shot anything yet. In my head I'm waiting for the right moment so film definitely makes one think.
Nikon D4
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
 09/23/2012 02:08:41 PM · #4
I shot with a Yashica 124G for a couple of years and loved it. It takes some getting used too, and the battery for the meter can still be bought. It's a fun little camera to play with!

Enjoy it!

Matt
Canon EOS-650/T4i Rebel
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
09/25/2012 01:45:09 AM · #5
Originally posted by MattO:
I shot with a Yashica 124G for a couple of years and loved it. It takes some getting used too, and the battery for the meter can still be bought. It's a fun little camera to play with!

Enjoy it!

Matt


I initially thought my meter was working because it moved when I changed light conditions but now I'm not too sure. lol! I think I'm going to get super insane lighting just because I trusted it.

I also tried to do some street with it (failed miserably) but the looks I got from people :)
Canon EOS-5DS R
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
 09/25/2012 05:39:02 AM · #6
There is the Good ol' FILM - Ongoing Image thread where you can participate and bounce ideas.
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