YashicaMat 124G 6x6 120/220 TLR Twin Lens Reflex

The Yashica 124G was a replacement for the Yashica 124 in 1971. The styling opted for an all-black 'pro' look. Perhaps not surprisingly, it is the most popular model amongst users today, the reasons being the CdS meter, crank wind/shutter setting, the Yashinon lens and of course, the imposing black finish which shouts, "I'm a pro camera".

It has a coupled CdS meter which is activated by raising the viwfinder hood. It has the superior Yashinon f/3.5 80mm lens in a Copal-SV B 1-500 shutter. 120 film for 12 exposures or 220 film for 24 exposures can be used and it's simply a matter of sliding the internal film pressure plate to select the film type; this has the effect of setting the film spacing and the film counter accordingly.

Because the 124G was often used by professionals there are some poor examples around which have had a hard life and are often faulty. Very, occasionally we see a 124G, like this one.

This 124G has no major dents but it has  small knock on the front left lower corner of the lens panel which in no affects operation. There is a little bit of paint wear but it's not that easy to see. The leatherette is fully intact with no tears, lifting or shrinkage. The small perspex window to the meter reading needle has dropped a little on one side but it does not impede the operation of the meter in any way. The lenses do not appear to have scratches, marks, or fungus. The focus is smooth as is the operation of the waist level finder and pop-up magnifier. The shutter is firing nicely on all speeds and appears to be fairly accurate. The self-timer works and the meter is active. You're ready to start taking photos!

Serial #   1081262