Yashica / 1970 / Medium format
Yashica Mat-124G
A twin-lens reflex camera that makes square composition and waist-level viewing feel like a slower, more social way to photograph.
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Overview / 概要
Why Yashica Mat-124G matters.
The Mat-124G is a common gateway into medium format because its workflow is distinctive without being mysterious.
Design & context
Two lenses, a folding hood, and a waist-level screen turn the camera into a small viewing box.
Buying today
Check viewing-screen brightness, taking-lens clarity, shutter timing, and the meter before buying.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1970
- Production
- 1970–1986
- Brand
- Yashica
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 120 / 220, 6×6
- Camera type
- Medium format
- Lens / mount
- 80mm f/3.5
- Focal length
- 80mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Autofocus
- Manual focus
- Viewfinder
- Twin-lens reflex waist-level finder
- Weight
- 1,090g
- Battery
- One meter cell
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · Shutter range · ISO range · Flash · Dimensions · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- 6×6 format
- Twin-lens reflex
- Waist-level finder
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Source record
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Yashica Mat-124G 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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