"Hey can a shoot a picture of my friend through your legs?" "Of course" You have some strong Jedi powers sir

Yashica was my first camera ...I shot and processed pics for my high school newspaper with it. It lead to a lifelong addiction to photography and video.

Ed, I had a great time filming you work your magic! I loved how the pictures turned out, particularly the shot in front of the aircraft carrier and the shot through the legs. Great work!

You're honestly one of the very best photographers I've seen on youtube. You're creativity is next level.

OMG, I just bought this camera today off eBay and you’ve done a video review the same day. 🤯 So glad you liked the camera, I’m just getting into medium format and I wanted something entry level to start with plus who has the money for a Rolleiflex these days. 🤑

Hi, I have a Yashica A and found the best way to use is to cradle the camera in the left hand, the index finger can reach the shutter button leaving the right hand free for adjustments.

I just bought a Yashica A...waiting for it to arrive from Japan. Can't wait to start shooting with it.

I have 2 of these cameras. I shoot them often. Brilliant, and easy to use. Always get great results. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

Eduardo, you worked magic with the extras. Thumbs up: you all had fun, even the extras. It was exciting. Spot-on/inventive images. .... Kyle and you were a team, with help from off-camera Jacob. Consider a throw-down: Rolleiflex 2,8 (or 3,5F Zeiss Planar/Schneider Xenotar) vs the TLR sleeper: Minolta Autocord 75/3,5 Rokkor 75/3,5. The Rolleiflex is a much more finely tuned machine, But it's the lens that makes the images. They're similar in quality. Like the Yashica A. Work everything with the right hand: change shutter speed/aperture, hold the camera and focus using the lever below the lens and press the shutter to the right of the lever. Llike a Rolleiflex: view aperture and shutter speed from above with similar knobs and use the crank to advance to the next frame and cock the shutter. No autoload - standard: align the arrow on the backing with the dot inside the camera. Film take-up reel is on the bottom, not the top.

I have had 3 yashica a cameras over the years and none of my pictures I took ever looked as good or sharp as theses images that you made with yours! The man makes the pictures not the camera for sure!

I have a Yashica A too. It was my first serious TLR and it is still one of my favorites. It is a great little camera. I also shoot with a Yashica 635 which is also a very nice camera.

You just are so fearless, asking strangers to be in your photos. You must drive Fran nuts.

Hi Jacob, thanks for your very good run-through of your Yashica-A. This was my first good, adjustable camera, which my Mom bought for me, new, in 1969, for $49.95 plus tax (!!!). By the way -because of the simplicity and knob focussing of this camera- it's more comparable to a RolleiCORD than a RolleiFLEX. .. .. ..When stopped down to about mid-range (f/8-f/16), the lens performs pretty well and I even used it for weddings (had some unsharp group shots due to a weak flash and an inexperienced photographer!). Two points to add, if I may: the advantage of the focussing knob being on the right side is that it's easier to use a flash bracket (which doubles as a great carrying handle for the whole flash+camera); Secondly, the independently cocking shutter not only makes it simple to makes double exposures -as you well mentioned-.. but also cumulative exposures (on tripod) without too much jiggling of the camera, as is more likely to occur with a Rolleiflex and its crank/wind/cocking mechanism. This allows you to optimise the lens by using a smaller opening for time exposures. You asked for suggestions of other TLRs to test? Have you ever heard of a Flexaret (made in Czechoslovakia by Meopta)? They're a bit heavy and often have stiff winding, but their lenses on par with many Rolleiflex/Rolleicord models. Check it out! Hope this helps..

The back lighting seemed to cause some kind of flare that kind of washed things out. I prefer the simple advance mechanism as there are fewer failure modes. Simplicity is often the best choice long term.

I’m so happy these pictures looked so good, because I just picked up one of these Yashicas, the New B, and wanted to see the results, as they have the same lens.

I have a Yashica 'A', which was the family camera from years ago and still has its leather case. I've just bought just bought a 120 film for it and I'm looking forward to trying it out after watching this!

I used to have one in near mint condition. I even had the box. I sold it about a year ago but I really liked it. The only reason why I sold it is because I acquired a Yashica 635 with all the accessories for it.

I like the music in this one

Fantastic video. Good to see someone out in the field using one and seeing the outcome. Thank you, now to look for a Yashica A

I have a Yashica D, with the same right-side focusing knob, and I actually find it more useful than the Rollei arrangement. I cradle the camera in my left hand and use my index finger to release the shutter. The right hand advances the film, cocks the shutter and focuses. With a right-hand focus knob, I have to shift my grip between focusing and advancing the film, which is actually less efficient than what I get with the Yashica.

The Yashica A was my first medium format camera, shortly after I purchased it though I got a really good deal on a Yashica 12 and bought it and traded the A for some other gear. The A treated me well, and I have loved shooting every roll through the 12 so far. Great video!

Cool vibe in the music. Great story and nice shots. Good luck with your life in NYC.

Something to be aware of is that you have to remember to wind on between shots . Had some weird double exposures when I first got my 635. My mantra was ; Click , WIND ON!

Man, these turned out so cool! I love the image from the pier that's through the legs. Such a fun shoot too-- walking around NYC is always a blast. Let me know if you ever need need a subject again :D

I have almost the same Yashica and I absolutely love it, but I find it very hard to get to focus right!

Man!! You are gonna be busy there!! Soooo much to see and do! This vid has gone up a level!! Looking forward to the rest :-)

Great video , i love this camera mine is late model which is grey and has the same lens as the D model the yashikor lens, this is the closest i could get to rolleiflex on my budget

Loving the new music, thank you for another fun video

My Yaschicaflex from 1952 is still going strong to this day, Amazing MF cameras for the price. I'd recommend any yaschica TLR to someone who want's to get started in the medium format world.

Really different from your previous work. Loved it.

I think you should try Flexaret TLRs. They were manufactured in Chechoslovakia until 1970 and they are great. You can buy them pretty cheap and working from Chech Republic on ebay

Love all about the pictires, so inspiring. Thanks Ed ❤

Yashica 124g Mamiya 330 & 220 plus my grand dads ikoflex. Oh... Yes my Yashica mat Lm 44? I think thats it. Basically this cam but for 127 film. Haven't shot it in years. Love the old twin lens cam. Good job good pics.

I have one. Horse traded for it years ago. Very ice cam. All I lack is a lens cap.

i can see how moving to New York means a lot to you. the euphoria of everything is new. you even changed to background music to jazz!! lol

Hi Eduardo! I just found my dads Yashica A camera and found your great video. Nice job with the pictures! Thanks for you channel. I enjoy all your videos! Keep up the great work. Anthony.

Fun video! I have a Yashica D which I love! The D has automatic film advance and the thumb wheel system for the aperture and shutter speed, very similar to a Rolleicord.

Very fun photos/vid... Peace, bruh

Best film photography channel on youtube! I own a Yashica-D and love it!

toujours aussi bien ! je te regarde depuis la France depuis bientôt deux ans ! vraiment super !

Since you're a mamiya tlr fan, you should try a mamiya c220. While it's similar to the c330, the c220 is smaller, lighter, and more basic. I have both and prefer my c220. In addition to the 80mm lens, I love the 180mm super. I'm curious to hear your opinion about the c220 and 180mm lens. Thank you for your videos, you do a great job. Welcome to the U.S.A!

i would never be able to move to such a big city as new york. Hope you find it great there. I thought this video was very enjoyable.

Me encanta esta cámara !! tengo la misma pero con el objetivo yashicor f3.5 que produce a máxima apertura, un swirly bokeh como le llaman muy pero muy marcado. Gracias por compartir, saludos desde Argentina.

If you’re comparing the Rolleiflex to the Yashica, you should use a Yashica 124 or 124G. the controls are identical.

I like the yashica a, but I never use mine because the viewfinder is really dark, way darker than my mamiya. I've got one or two really nice pictures with it though, I think I'll try and take it out soon.

Tu composición en formato cuadrado es perfecta, les deseo lo mejor en NY y ya deseo ver las fotos de tus aventuras allá. En caso de necesidad siempre podrías hacer los químicos para blanco y negro tu mismo, la receta del Rodinal es super sencilla y el baño de paro solo es vinagre blanco diluido en agua.

I just developed a couple rolls with the DF96, and they came out quite nice! I look forward to your review.

NYC is going to be a real fun place to shoot film indeed! Loved the video and look forward to hearing more about the D96. I may need to give it a try.

Nice video! What about doing an overview of the Yashica TLRs and comparing them to the Rollei versions? Cheers mate!

That was nice Eduardo! You’ll have the opportunity to make many great videos in nyc and take beautiful photos with your cameras!! Enjoy your time there and keep shooting :) have a great day

Fantastic video as always! Makes me miss shooting with a Yashica-D.

5:55 so good!

I love your videos! You are so authentic and funny!

This is like a double review. I'm feeling it lol. If you need any help in NYC feel free to hit me up I'll be happy to help.

Fantastic episode!!

Check out the Rolleicord V as well, the budget version of a Rolleiflex.

the background bokeh is amazing ! great camera.

Gran review. Tengo la yashica 124mat g y quizá sea un poco más práctica en cuanto al manejo, sobretodo el pasar de fotógrama y controlar la apertura y velocidad. El resto es muy parecida

Great video, as usual! I would love to get into medium format sometime. Oh, and Kyle has some fantastic looking shoes!

I had one of these for awhile before “upgrading” to the Mat 124G and haven’t looked back. Have you done a video about that one yet?

How was the viewer image. They used to complain that it wasn't bright enough. They did not use a ground-glass, but a fresnel screen.

Waahh been waiting for this!!!

Great video, Ed! I have enjoyed shooting TLRs since I began with film photography this summer. I just ordered one of these, as I’ve struggled with the shortcomings of my first two TLRs, a Ciro-Flex Model D (insanely heavy and a dark focusing screen) and a Lubitel 166B (viewing and taking lens are loosely coupled with gears). Hoping to shoot some good MF photos on an upcoming trip to Montreal in addition to using my 35mm. Let me know if you ever come to DC, I’d love to hang out!

Since you are in the us now, you should check out all the interesting unique old films sold on the film photography project store. Maybe some Retrochrome or svema?

Getting from Russia, let's make review on developer, it's good idea, I like you chenal!

Streetphotography mixed with portraitphotography. Very interesting! Love it! :)

Loved it; bloody marvellous.

Siempre tus videos muy entretenidos...gran trabajo!

Eduardo ahora que estas en EE.UU. puedes conseguir las pantallas de enfoque de Rick Oleson, yo tengo la misma pantalla tanto en la Rolleiflex como en este modelo de Yashica y la verdad que la diferencia en enfocar es muy pero muy grande.

Try Flexaret V, VI or VII.

Great show!

I have just bought one and the wind on knob is wobbly when no film in it.

nice review I must say but the rolli I must say produces much better quality art work over engineering tech drawing put into the original blue print creates the magic in the long run.

Really really good shots!

Eduardo!! Podrías pegarte una revisá de la Lubitel 2 o 166B. Es la TLR más barata que se puede encontrar (y la única que pude pagar jaj). Todo un desafío, en especial el enfoque. Saludos desde Chile! quizá podrías considerar venir pal 18 que se nos acerca :)

Good camera and good Photographer

Very good review...you should try a lubitel ( 166B) next time!

Give a Yashica D a try or the 124 not the G because it has some plastic inside that will give up to soon!

Nice backing tracks sound 👍🏻

Cuál es la rola que tarareas cuando vas por la Rolleiflex? La traía pegada todo el día de hoy 😂

What lightmeter app do you use?

Hey I just discovered these cameras and was interested in how do you develop them or get them on your computer without loosing quality, where do you get your rolls. It would make a great video. I haven't bought one yet I'm just doing my research so I can get the right one for me. Let me know your opinion if you have some time, keep up the great work!

Gran trabajo!!

Hello! I've had a yahsica a for a while now and have shot around 6 rolls now. I like it but mine had a stuck focusing knob, I fixed it by brute forcing it to turn, it's fine now but for some reason doesn't go all the way to infinity (the ring goes to infinity but its still out of focus) also the shutterspeed ring is really hard to turn, it almost hurts due to the texture on the ring. Happy yours didn't have any of the issues I've had.

Those photos look really sharp! I noticed you were using your phone as well… were you using it to do metering? What app did you use?

Amazing video Eduardo 🔥👍 question wich light meter app do you use?

Looking fwd for cinestill review.

Que app usas para medir la luz? Muy buen video, saludos desde México

Great video!!

Hey man I think your channel is great. Since you moved to New York you need to check out the Penumbra Foundation in Manhattan. I think you’d like it.

great pics, nice camera!

Ya llegue a cuando lo dices 😁 ¡Gracias!

prueba la Yashica Mat 124/124G :D

Hey dude. Another awesome vid. Just wondering, do you actually take exposure readings? Thanks man and happy new year

Hola Eduardo: Hace algo más de un mes compré una Yashica A (es mi primera TRL). Ya tengo el revelado de mi primer carrete y me da la sensación de que el encuadre del negativo es bastante diferente a el que vi en su día por el visor. Supongo que está relacionado con el error de paralaje. ¿Cómo intentas corregir ese error a la hora de tomar una fotografía? Muchas gracias.

what light meter app do you use? it looks reliable.

If i wanted to find a place to buy a medium format film camera in NYC where would I go? I wanna be able to feel the camera in my hands before i buy one.

Can you try Mamiyaflex Automatic? If possible :) Would like to know your opinion on it

Hi great channel .. Could I ask a question that Probs be asked before ? The light meters on the iPhone .. Which one is it ..

You can try out the Shanghai Seagull 4B-1 TLR, it’s chinese made. I could loan mine to you if you want Eduardo.