Yashica T3

Bearing in mind that I do quite a lot of low light level shooting without the flash?
I'm aware of the difference in lense (T3= 35mm/f2.8 and t4=35mm/f/3.5) but which would be better for that kind of shot?

Hmm, a good question, and one that comes down to personal preference. I have had my eye on either a T3 or T4 for a while and I'm sure you will have noticed (as I have) the modest prices they fetch second hand. The T3 has the faster f/2.8 lens, but the f/3.5 lens of the T4 is no slowcoach and I much prefer the body. I have read of both T3 and T4 owners who both say their camera is the better model, and they are both right. A wealth of reviews and sample shots can be found by Googling these cameras, my personal ideal scenario would be one in each pocket, but if I had to pick one of the two I may lean towards the T4.

If you are seriously interested in a great compact with a low light lens then consider the Canon Canonet QL17 GIII, a little larger than the Yashicas but sports a wonderful, sharp f/1.7 lens. If compact is your thing then also consider an Olympus XA.

Good luck with your choice, you can't go wrong either way!.

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2009-12-13 03:11:00 by Aziz A

Una cámara de cine en 8mm muy especial.

I have a Yashica t3. I was wondering wonder which brand of rechargeable 2cr5 batteries were good? If not, what are some good nonrechargeable 2cr5 brands?

stick with the name brands in this case.... Eveready.... OEM such as Canon, Minolta...

http://www.duracelldirect.com/00_0_oem-b attery_digital-camera_b-9558.aspx?GCID=S 17226x017&KEYWORD=2CR5&equiv=Can on,%20Minolta%20(%202CR5%20)

2010-02-07 14:48:11 by johnstevens

I currently use a Nikon dSLR but sometimes this is too noisy and too large for my taste - even with a small prime.

I’m looking for something pocketable, quiet, with a wide angle, and great image quality at f/2.8.

A digital point & shoot is silent and has a great form factor, but I have yet to see one that’s responsive or offers shallow depth of field.

A Leica M? I could live with the price of a used one but these cameras draw *more* attention than my dSLR. Possibly a Voigtlander. Any other rangefinders with a great lens selection?

Point & shoots such as the Contax T2/ T3, Ricoh GR1, Yashica T4/ T5 etc. all seem to have drawbacks of their own (mostly lacking features or a p.i.t.a. user interface). They’re also all getting fairly old for a used electronic device. Any new stuff?

What would you use?

I have found the same thing you have. My Leica M3 is an attention magnet when on the street. People are so used to seeing small digital cameras that the sight of an old fashioned rangefinder draws a crowd. I prefer TLRs for street work but they can be a draw as well. I often use my Kodak DX7630. Compact and enjoys a very sharp Schneider lens.

No camera is perfect. Point and shoots suffer from terrible shutter lag however I have found the small sensor an asset. I typically zone focus and use a small aperture. Long, long depth of field. Handy.

You can't beat a T4 for image quality and I think some have a viewfinder on top of the camera.

You might look into the Pentax Auto http://cgi.ebay.com/Pentax-Auto-110-Came ra-w-24mm-f2-8-Lens-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ 260343233568QQihZ016QQcategoryZ709QQssPa geNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

or the Panasonic G1 http://www.dpreview.com/previews/Panason icG1/

2009-01-15 04:12:04 by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1