Yashica Electro 35 GTN

The Yashica Electro 35 GTN belongs to the 1960's generation of rangefinder cameras. Its size is comparable to that of the Konica Auto S2 and the elder Minolta Hi-Matic models 7S, 9, and 11. The camera looks attractive and seems very well built. It has a fast f1.7 45mm lens. There is a similar chrome finished model called Electro 35 GSN. Frequently quoted advantages of these cameras are the outstandingly sharp lens , the quiet copal shutter, which allows for free-hand exposure down to a 1/8 sec (or even below). All Yashica Electro rangefinders operate in a semi-automatic aperture priority mode (the user sets the aperture, the camera chooses the appropriate exposure time).