Yashica / 1966 / Rangefinder
Yashica Electro 35
A large, bright-lensed rangefinder with electronic exposure control and a remarkably confident presence.
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Overview / 概要
Why Yashica Electro 35 matters.
The Electro 35 made low-light rangefinder photography more accessible while keeping the social ritual of a camera in hand.
Design & context
The body is softly rounded and substantial, with a bright lens that gives the camera its visual centre of gravity.
Buying today
Battery adapters, pod covers, and the infamous pad of light seals deserve inspection before purchase.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1966
- Production
- 1966–1977
- Brand
- Yashica
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm
- Camera type
- Rangefinder
- Lens / mount
- 45mm f/1.7
- Focal length
- 45mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.7
- Autofocus
- Manual rangefinder focus
- Viewfinder
- Coupled rangefinder
- Flash
- Hot shoe
- Weight
- 740g
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · Shutter range · ISO range · Dimensions · Battery / power · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- 45mm f/1.7 lens
- Aperture-priority exposure
- Coupled rangefinder
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Source record
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Yashica Electro 35 reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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Yashica archive / product context
Yashica reference archive · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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