Yashica C TLR Camera — 120 Film, 6×6cm, 80mm f/3.5, Copal-MX Shutter, Original Case, c.1956–1958

A lovely example of the Yashica C — one of the earlier and more sought-after models in Yashica’s celebrated TLR range, produced between 1956 and 1958. In excellent condition throughout, complete in its original leather ever-ready case with strap, and in full working order. The Yashica C sits in a distinguished lineage that would eventually lead to the iconic Yashica-Mat series, and shares their hallmark qualities: solid construction, a bright viewfinder, and a capable 80mm lens system. An excellent choice for film photographers stepping into medium format, and a very handsome display piece.

Condition

• Overall: Lovely condition — a few small specs of colour loss and light rubbing, negligible.
• Viewfinder: Bright.
• Optics: Good.
• Shutter release: Working.
• Film advance: Knob wind — working.
• Case: Original leather ever-ready case with strap — good condition, a couple of small marks and light rubbing.
• Film tested: Not film tested — sold in good faith as fully working.

Provenance & Specification

• Maker: Yashica Co. Ltd., Japan — one of the most respected Japanese camera manufacturers, producing a renowned range of TLR cameras from the early 1950s onwards. The Yashica TLR series is highly regarded by collectors and film photographers worldwide.
• Model: Yashica C — produced c.1956–1958, an early and desirable model in the Yashica TLR range.
• Format: 120 roll film, 6×6cm square exposures — 12 frames per roll.
• Taking lens: 80mm f/3.5 — a well-regarded focal length for TLR medium format, suited to portraiture, still life, and general photography.
• Viewing lens: 80mm f/3.5 matching viewing lens.
• Shutter: Copal-MX leaf shutter, 1 second to 1/300th — working.
• Viewfinder: Waist-level finder with magnifier loupe and sports finder frame.
• Included: Original leather ever-ready case with strap.