Yashica-D Copal-MXV TLR
Yashica-D Copal-MXV TLR
Condition: Very good. Viewfinder is bright and clear. Shutter appears to be working at every speed. There is no peeling anywhere on the body of this camera either.
Batteries: N/A
The Yashica-D is a twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera that was produced by Yashica in the 1950s and 1960s. It’s a popular choice among medium-format photography enthusiasts. Here are the key specifications for the Yashica-D Copal-MXVmodel:
Type: Medium format TLR camera
Film Format: 120 roll film, producing 6x6 cm images (12 exposures per roll)
Taking Lens: Yashikor 80mm f/3.5, three elements in three groups
Viewing Lens: Matched 80mm f/3.5 lens
Shutter: Copal-MXV leaf shutter
Shutter Speeds: 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1 second, and Bulb mode
Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
Focus: Manual focus with a focus range from 1 meter (3.3 ft) to infinity
Viewfinder: Waist-level viewfinder with a pop-up magnifier, ground glass focusing screen with central split-image rangefinder
Film Advance: Manual advance with a red window for film position indication
Flash Sync: X-sync for electronic flash at all shutter speeds, M-sync for flash bulbs
Self-Timer: Built-in self-timer
Dimensions: Approximately 130 x 100 x 100mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 3.9 inches)
Weight: Approximately 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
The Yashica-D Copal-MXV is appreciated for its solid build, simplicity, and the quality of its Yashikor lens, which delivers good sharpness and contrast. It's a classic TLR that remains popular with film photographers today.