Yashicamat 124 Medium Format Street Photography

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 115

  • @Toodoi
    @Toodoi Год назад +6

    Are you kidding me? That photo with the crucifix and matching window frames is ridiculously good!

  • @trix-4656
    @trix-4656 Год назад +3

    Great detailed video. I have a Rollei and a Yashicamat 124G. The other difference that you did not mention, or if you did, I missed it, is the weight. The Yashica is much lighter. I disagree with you as far as the "cheap" plastics of the camera. Mine has been working fine just as the day I purchased it brand new in the late 70's. Besides, I have a Yashica A that I received new as a gift in 1959; it still works great. Neither Yashica has had a CLA. The Rolleiflex 2.8G, a much more recent camera, is just going through a CLA and an additional small repair, at a cost of $475.00.

  • @brineb58
    @brineb58 2 года назад +4

    I totally love TLRs ... the Yashicamat 124G was my first one, I got min in 1978 and still use it ... such a wonderful machine!!! I do love the lines on the ground glass to help with keeping thing straight!!!

  • @karunakarankayal7603
    @karunakarankayal7603 2 года назад +1

    fantabulous......set of street photography in medium format......love it...

  • @jt4369
    @jt4369 3 года назад +3

    Those photos are stunners. Absolutely incredible. This goes to show you that you can take the Toyota of medium format TLRs and make world class photos to match "the greats."
    I have a Rolleiflex given to me from my father. I was lucky. At first, I was completely rubbish at it. But later, I took photos with my friend's Yashicamat 124. By then, I had picked up much more experience. And my God.....the photos.
    You've inspired me to pick up another. Photographs with these little TLRs is a joy.

  • @sailonstellarwinds
    @sailonstellarwinds 3 года назад +1

    24 h loop of relaxing ASMR irish framelines intros WHEN

  • @royayersrules
    @royayersrules 11 месяцев назад +1

    The arm in the highlight on the tube steps? Kudos!

  • @baobo67
    @baobo67 9 месяцев назад +1

    Nice and thanks. I have a Mamiyaflex C220 Med twin reflex very similar that I inherited but have never used. Both lens are 80mm 2.8. The first thing that struck me were the Sq images. Seem quiet different. You have inspired me. Thanks again and look forward to more of your work "to be sure"' Cheers from Australia.

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  8 месяцев назад +1

      I've never tried a Mamiya TLR. I've heard good things though - despite them being rather heavy compared to something like the yashicamat

  • @oldgittarist
    @oldgittarist Год назад +1

    Absolutely classic shots!

  • @sidemountdave
    @sidemountdave 4 года назад +2

    My very first serious camera over 45 years ago, although mine was the 124G. So wish I still had it. Thanks for the memories!

  • @flaarcher
    @flaarcher 3 года назад +1

    Normally street photography leaves me cold-not so these photos. I was hooked as soon as I saw the old hands clasped behind the back, and it just got better after that!

  • @paulhickey6896
    @paulhickey6896 2 года назад +1

    Lovely pics and a great review!

  • @mr89firebird
    @mr89firebird Год назад +1

    3D printed hood. I'm going to have to look into that!

  • @andywalczak7659
    @andywalczak7659 3 года назад +1

    I've just picked up a 124g and I love it !!! Love the photos

  • @etibkel
    @etibkel 3 месяца назад

    great images! i cannot even imagine to do street photos with this camera

  • @jamesmcewan5577
    @jamesmcewan5577 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful pictures ,

  • @geoffmphotography9444
    @geoffmphotography9444 3 года назад +1

    Love the authenticity.

  • @U.Boonmee
    @U.Boonmee 7 дней назад

    Just got my Yashica-C a couple days ago, can't wait for the negatives come back from the lab

  • @axelmadsen
    @axelmadsen 3 года назад +1

    fantastic photos

  • @alfonseeeee
    @alfonseeeee 2 года назад

    beautiful, beautiful photos

  • @supaduperazn
    @supaduperazn 3 года назад +1

    wow these.are some really great street photos. good job

  • @spuggym8986
    @spuggym8986 3 года назад +1

    I have a Ricohmatic 225 TLR, got it from my dads cousin clearing out his house and finding it in a cupboard, the aperture and shutter speeds all work fine, it does need a slight CLA just because of dirt and its age, I've only shot a few rolls through it so far but I'm excited to bring it with me into the city now that I have a good bag to put it in, the TLR shooting experience is fantastic

  • @edwardnixon1782
    @edwardnixon1782 Месяц назад

    Lovely photos! A square frame can feel... unhelpful? But you seem to have found your way with it. I scanned down a bit but didn't see mention of the cold shoe and the flash sync plug. With the leaf shutter you can sync to any speed available. Not commonly a *got to have* for Street; but some people have made a career of it. Mainly in the US. Mainly in NYC. Helpful vid. Thanks.

  • @VintageInsightPhotography
    @VintageInsightPhotography 3 года назад

    Nice video. Back in the 1980's I used that same Yashicamat 124 at weddings for shots during the ceremony. No mirror *PLOCK* sound as there was from my Hasselblad. Sold it years ago... BUT I just nabbed a Mamiya C220!

  • @catey62
    @catey62 2 года назад

    I have 2 Yashica's, the first one I bought was a Yashica 635, unique among TLR camera's, as it can shoot both 120 film, and 35mm film as well when you use the adaptor kit you can get with them. great little camera that uses the lesser 'Yashikor' lenses, but if you take your time and get the focus right, you can get some really clear sharp shots with them. my other one is the Mat 124G that has the 'Yashinon' lenses like yours, which do have an edge over the 'Yashikor's..they render very good quality images. they may not be Rollieflexes, but they are very good cameras they can take as good a quality shots as higher end cameras if you take your time with them.

  • @psycomantis95
    @psycomantis95 4 года назад +1

    Love my yashica mat, I'm always so happy and suprised with the quality of the pictures I get out it. Great vid Shane

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад +2

      They’re very underrated cameras. I don’t think I’d ever sell mine

  • @SyntheticFuture
    @SyntheticFuture 3 года назад +6

    Dude your photo's are insanely on point! A bunch of these are without a doubt some of the best street shot's I have seen. Extra impressive are the subway shots. Any idea what ISO those where shot at?

  • @TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel
    @TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel 4 года назад +8

    When you look at your pictures you are like the irish vivian meyer with a moustache. 😂 boy, these photos are awesome.

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад +3

      Haha. That’s a big compliment

    • @TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel
      @TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel 4 года назад

      @@frame-lines I bet ol' nanny has a higher hit rate but so close and intimate to strangers that only really few people get to take pictures like that. 👌

  • @salvadorgarciamunoz
    @salvadorgarciamunoz 3 года назад

    The viewfinder in this camera is unbelievable! it beats the electronic viewfinder of a mirrorless camera !

  • @tonysebastianukpo8824
    @tonysebastianukpo8824 4 года назад +1

    Great vid! Always love seeing people talking about the beloved roller flex clone that could. Lovely images too! Indeed a tlr is great for candid photographs. Plus if they do spot you, it’s a great conversation starter

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад

      Very true. When I first started using this camera it actually got a bit annoying with how often I was stopped to chat about it :D

  • @garymaunder1399
    @garymaunder1399 4 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed this, i will be looking forward to more from you fellah.

  • @mrbiggles92
    @mrbiggles92 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful photos! This has me really inspired to get out and shoot. I’ve been feeling uninspired as of lately so I’m glad I ran into this. If you don’t mind me asking was this shot on hp5 Or fp4?

  • @mattrslframes
    @mattrslframes Месяц назад

    Great video and damn great shots !!!

  • @aspacer
    @aspacer 4 года назад +2

    Great photo's, really love your vids

  • @carbonejack
    @carbonejack 3 года назад +1

    I picked up a Yashica 635 recently. Pretty good bargain. It shoots 120 and 35mm with an adapter.

    • @catey62
      @catey62 2 года назад

      I have one of those in beautiful condition, and love it.

  • @bolt4694
    @bolt4694 2 года назад

    Great video. I have a 124g that has been in storage for ten years. Looking forward to using it again. Good images. You might think about not placing the point of interest too near the center of the image.

  • @dinorossi6611
    @dinorossi6611 Год назад

    The one you own is an older model? I own a minty, mint 124G. I got a plastic lens hood for it, and it works super well. I have a metal one too and I had it CLAd. Mine was NOS in a box. I paid $400.00 for it in 2018.

  • @m0bob
    @m0bob 2 года назад

    I thought I was listening to the late great Terry Wogan!
    I just bought a Yaschica MAT for £100 and it appears to be in good condition (it even has a good quality leather case). I started taking pics today and I will get them developed when I have finished the film. I will be able to see how well it works and decide if it is worth keeping.
    What ISO were you shooting at on the Underground? I assumed it would be too dark down there, but I am obviously wron.
    Thanks for a really good RUclips video.

  • @devroombagchus7460
    @devroombagchus7460 2 года назад +1

    What heresy not to aim for perfect light metering! Everyone knows, except you and me, that you have to do several spot meterings before taking the shot. Thanks for this video and the great photos.

  • @johnbentley1056
    @johnbentley1056 3 года назад +1

    I started my photography journey in the 1970s with a Yashica TLR (no lightmeter). I shot on Kodak Ektachrome and Fujichrome and got some of my best images. The perfect minimalist camera. Unfortunately 120 film is hard to get in Australia and extremely expensive (about $16 AUD or 8 pounds a roll). It's even more difficult to get it processed. It is a pity because there is something rather nostalgic about roll film and it slows you down considerably compared with digital. Thank you for sharing.

    • @aishwaryapatil4684
      @aishwaryapatil4684 2 года назад +1

      Hello, I am from India and 120 film is very easy to obtain and develop here.

    • @catey62
      @catey62 2 года назад

      what part of Australia do you live in? I'm in South Aus, and have no trouble getting 120 film from a few different places in Adelaide. there are plenty of online shops as well that are Oz based you can get it from as well.

  • @georgegunnell6319
    @georgegunnell6319 2 года назад +1

    Some wonderful photographs! Thank you!

  • @4WHEELBIKER
    @4WHEELBIKER 4 года назад +1

    Great vid ! I try and take mine out at least once a year as it is a joy to shoot. I recall these suffered from light leaks somewhere around the film door which looks like fogging on the film. There was a guy who actually worked at the Yashica factory who repaired these in the U.S. but not sure if he's still around.

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад +1

      I’m lucky that I didn’t get light leaks with mine. Adding the hood solved any haze or glare issues I was getting on the negs. Would def recommend one.

    • @4WHEELBIKER
      @4WHEELBIKER 4 года назад +1

      @@frame-lines Thanks for the tip. I'll make sure to keep the lens hood on next time a take it out.

  • @neilpiper9889
    @neilpiper9889 4 года назад

    I have a 1957 Yashica Mat with a 75mm 3.5 Lumaxar lens which is very sharp. The viewfinder is very bright. Yashica nailed it from the start.
    I used 2 Yashica Mat Tlrs in the 1960s when I was a wedding, portrait and Press photographer.
    They never let me down despite being chucked around.
    I also use a Lubitel 2 and the results are amazing. I shoot tri x and use the sunny sixteen method

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад

      That's interesting to hear that the early models were good too. What made you use Yashicamats instead of Rolleis?

    • @neilpiper9889
      @neilpiper9889 4 года назад

      @@frame-lines cost. and the fact the Yashinon lenses gave warm colour rendition whereas the old Rolleis were much cooler. The Rolleicords however had the Schneider lenses with good contrast and pretty good colour. Always wanted the Schneider Xenotar 3.5 on a Rolleiflex, maybe I will find one before I die!

    • @neilpiper9889
      @neilpiper9889 3 года назад

      I have added a Seagull 4bi tlr now and love it too.

  • @trix-4656
    @trix-4656 3 года назад

    Excellent, detailed video. Do you develop your own negatives? What method or chemicals are you using? Thank you.

  • @mrca2004
    @mrca2004 2 года назад

    I love it for street and the 50 mm is what I use on my 35mm cameras so same angle of view. Taking a photo at waist level isn't noticed by most subjects as a 35mm at eye level and I can't even hear the shutter and I am inches from it so it doesn't give away a shot was taken. My rb67 mirror/shutter noise wakes the dead. I shoot hp5 at 1600 f/11 or 8 and 1/250/500. But hp5 has 5 stops acceptable exposure so wonderful for street. I also like that it is only 12 shots so I don't have to wait weeks to finish a roll. It is also a light weight medium format camera you can carry all day.

  • @ReimannPembroke
    @ReimannPembroke 3 года назад +1

    Great video! I actually just picked up a Yashica Mat 124 for a great price as well! Sadly it has some haze/fungus in the rear part of the taking lens. Is this something that can be fixed or replaced by a repair person? if anyone knows of anyone that can do this let me know!

  • @gregsg01
    @gregsg01 4 года назад

    The ground glass is my favourite part of all these cameras - Everything looks so cinematic viewing through it haha!

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад +2

      Right? I sometimes think most of the pleasure that comes from street photography is looking through the viewfinder and not even taking the photo. And the ground glass viewfinders are so cool.

    • @gregsg01
      @gregsg01 4 года назад

      @@frame-lines For sure! Even the most "boring" thing/scene somehow magically looks more alive through those viewfinders haha!

  • @cstbb568
    @cstbb568 4 года назад

    Awesome shots really !

  • @redmayne1783
    @redmayne1783 2 года назад

    beautiful photographs brother

  • @ElMikey225th
    @ElMikey225th 3 года назад

    Great video ! What film did you use for the train shots and did you push it ?

  • @TheNickt1
    @TheNickt1 3 года назад

    Because it's a leaf shutter, it synchs at all speeds for flash

  • @dougdunlop6716
    @dougdunlop6716 4 года назад +1

    Hi Shane! I actually have a Yashica 44 LM which used 127 roll film (no longer available) it was my first "real" camera back in 1972 , it was actually a copy of the Rolleiflex "Grey Ghost". It took really nice pictures especially the "Super Slides'. Square format takes some getting used to. Factoid, the TLR was actually invented during WW1 so you could hold it over your head and take pictures in the trenches. Kind of like a periscope. Thanks for the video, maybe it will inspire me to get out my other TLR, it's a Seagull, Chinese, but it works pretty good, especially for low angle shots. Film is a pain though, we are spoiled by digital, instant gratification. There is however a ":Polaroid" type TLR available.

    • @dougdunlop6716
      @dougdunlop6716 4 года назад

      By the way, if you are ever in Coventry, look up "Storer's Confectionary, that's a distant relative on my father's side!

    • @neilpiper9889
      @neilpiper9889 4 года назад

      You can get 127 film from Analogue wonderland and other places

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад

      Wow i didn't know that about TLRS & WW1. Very interesting. I've heard of the Seagull but never used one. How's the viewfinder?

    • @dougdunlop6716
      @dougdunlop6716 4 года назад

      Viewfinder on the Seagull is OK, wind crank is missing a knob, otherwise it's OK, I haven't used it for a while.

    • @dougdunlop6716
      @dougdunlop6716 4 года назад

      @@neilpiper9889 I have seen that but hard to get developed unless you do B&W and develop yourself, also 620.(You can respool 120 if you really want to) I have a Kodak "Duaflex" that I got at a garage sale. Still have my old Imperial TLR somewhere too. Looks nice in my museum. I hardly use film anymore, occasionally the "Bronica" but the guy in the camera store says I got it from the Smithsonian.

  • @SivertAlmvik
    @SivertAlmvik 4 года назад +1

    This really makes me want to get into medium format photography again. I miss my Hasselblad 501CM

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад

      That’s one system I’d love to try sometime. The Hasselblad 500. So beautiful

    • @SivertAlmvik
      @SivertAlmvik 4 года назад

      @@frame-lines I loved that camera. Had a 6x6 back and a 80 and a 60 mm.

  • @dan_s_higginson
    @dan_s_higginson 4 года назад +5

    Most Irish intro ever

  • @Holl.Mvrk.
    @Holl.Mvrk. 3 года назад

    Just bought a minty one for $200 over here in the states. Now to pick a film to put through this thing....hmmmm hp5 is calling my name I feel.

  • @rudomlich6871
    @rudomlich6871 3 года назад

    What battery do u use for lightmeter, please? Do u have any adapter? Thank u

  • @ucevrim
    @ucevrim 4 года назад

    loved the pics. What film were you using?

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад

      Mostly Kodak TX400 and some Ilford Delta

  • @barrydduggan
    @barrydduggan 4 года назад

    Another great video. Could you please give your opinion on this camera vs the Mamiya 645 pro that you also reviewed, in regard to image quality and user experience?

    • @randallstewart175
      @randallstewart175 4 года назад

      The Mamiya 645 is no paragon of high quality optics and build, but the Yashica line of TLRs has some of the worst optics the Japanese ever mounted on a camera (and allowed to export; they made plenty of total crap for home consumption in he 1950s). With a smaller (6x4.5cm) format size, the Mamiya is better optically, mechanically and (where applicable) electrically. Also far more convenient to use than any TLR. Considering that the last 124G built in 1986 is practically the same camera as the Yashica TLR built in 1960, that should be expected.

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад

      Reliability, optics and interchangeable lenses are 3 reasons why I moved from the Yashicamat 124 to the Mamiya 645. The Mamiya lenses are better - especially the sekor 80 f2.8 which is faster and sharper than the yashicamat. However, the yashicamat has a bigger negative and shooting ISO 100 film in it, under perfect circumstances can give a really great, sharp, clear negative. It's just not very consistent and the image can fall apart in difficult light due to older lens coatings, etc. In terms of usability- I'd say they're both similar. The m645 doesn't have a lightmeter at all so that could be a problem.

  • @bradleybull1787
    @bradleybull1787 4 года назад +3

    Ah man. I enjoy watching videos like this, and love Shane's style, don't get me wrong... but part of me wishes we didn't have yet another video pushing vintage cameras prices to all time highs 😓

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад +3

      I think you overestimate our influence 😅 I know what you mean though. Have you seen the price of an m6 lately?

    • @bradleybull1787
      @bradleybull1787 4 года назад +1

      @@frame-lines Ha, not sure I am tbh! And yes anything Leica M related is exploding in price. I bought an M4-P recently because I'll be damned if I'm paying £2.5k for a used M6!

  • @williamshaffer9216
    @williamshaffer9216 3 года назад

    Great Video. I love the Irish Accent, by the way!!!

  • @ContinuousHornby
    @ContinuousHornby 4 года назад

    Got a serious Terry Wogan vibe from that intro.

  • @josephasghar
    @josephasghar 4 года назад

    I thought Sean Hughes was dead? Seriously tho, lovely pictures. Looking forward to getting my 635 in the post any day now :)

  • @anthonymiller8979
    @anthonymiller8979 4 года назад

    Are both lenses bayonet 1 mounts or just the lower one?

  • @nicklopro
    @nicklopro 5 месяцев назад

    Did you know Davy Crockett Used one of these during the siege of the Alamo in 1836!? Using just one roll of Kodak Eastman 5222 black and white 35mm motion picture film he shot enough sprocket holes to stave off General Santa Anna and his army of 2000 men for THIRTEEN DAYS! Learn more in my new youtube short "the untold history of the Yashica Mat 124G" Thank you for sharing! SUBBED! More people need to learn about this camera and its amazing history spanning nearly 200 years!

  • @sebastiandiaz862
    @sebastiandiaz862 10 месяцев назад

    Where is the market ya bought it?

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  9 месяцев назад

      Temple bar square. There was a small camera stall there back in 2016 but maybe no longer

  • @Nekojitablog
    @Nekojitablog 4 года назад +1

    Hello Shane Thanks for the video. Yashica Mat124G owner here. What battery do you use for the lightmeter? I've read that it's not sold anymore. Thank you!

    • @randallstewart175
      @randallstewart175 4 года назад +1

      Same as yours, and it's not made any more. As light meters go, it's not very useful, but if you really want to use it, a shop can modify the meter so it is accurate. That will cost more than the camera is worth.

    • @Nekojitablog
      @Nekojitablog 4 года назад

      @@randallstewart175 Wow. I don't use the camera that much for paying a high price. But Shane said its lightmeter is accurate so I wanted to know more info.

    • @michaelcarr757
      @michaelcarr757 4 года назад +4

      @@Nekojitablog You need an MR-9 adapter so you can use a 1.55 volt battery at 1.35 v.

    • @tonysebastianukpo8824
      @tonysebastianukpo8824 4 года назад +2

      There’s a company called wein cell that makes replacement batteries for it that work directly with no adapter, and works great and accurately for my camera. You can get them for like €8 on Amazon or elsewhere

    • @Tesants
      @Tesants 3 года назад

      Or you can use your dslr to meter.

  • @DC-mm3wy
    @DC-mm3wy 3 года назад

    Dublin humanoid here big fan of your insta . Kept expecting you to say ....ahhhh father.. . Anyway . Yes I think this camera is better than the rolleiflex way better value for money very sharp lens and can be serviced . Rolleiflex can be a nightmare to have serviced . Super over engineered . I find Rollei and Leica are over rated and the Japanese caught up with them and surpassed them by the mid 60s . Liam Wong TO:KY:OO book amazing photo book check it out .

  • @Bogdan99996
    @Bogdan99996 2 года назад

    Hello. I have one of this old Yashica MAT - 124, and i m looking to sell it.
    Anyone can help me to set a price for it?
    Thank you so much for your time :)

  • @kbmats
    @kbmats 4 года назад +5

    MORE IRISH MEMES PLS xD

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад +2

      Look up ‘Wild mountain Thyme’ - that’s all the Irish memes you’ll need

  • @AdamWilkoszarski
    @AdamWilkoszarski 4 года назад

    @3:11 Is that Jack Nicholson in "Chinatown"?

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад +1

      That’s exactly who I thought of when I saw him first.

  • @NeubauerMM
    @NeubauerMM 3 года назад

    Hi. I have the 124G and I’m in love with her like you with yours. 😉

  • @davidsilva8695
    @davidsilva8695 2 года назад

    Informative and interesting video, great photos, really bad music.

  • @beckgrant6820
    @beckgrant6820 4 года назад

    You sound like Terry Wogan 🤨

    • @frame-lines
      @frame-lines  4 года назад +1

      The highest of compliments