Yashica EZ Mate | 35mm Point & Shoot Film Camera | Excellent

Brand: Yashica
Condition: Excellent
Name: Yashica EZ Mate
Type: 35mm – Point & Shoot Film Camera
Type of Film: 35mm Film
CPB Body Code: VG26
Lens: Yashica 30mm f/5.6 lens
Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter, approx. 1/60 – 1/250 s
Focusing: Fixed focus
Exposure Control: Fully automatic with built-in light metering
Flash: Built-in automatic flash with fill-in function
Battery: 2 × AA batteries
Viewfinder: Direct optical viewfinder

Background

The Yashica EZ Mate is a late-1990s compact 35mm point-and-shoot camera designed for effortless everyday photography. Lightweight and reliable, it features a wide 28 mm lens that captures a broader field of view than most compacts — ideal for travel, group portraits, and street photography. With its automatic exposure and built-in flash, the EZ Mate delivers crisp, balanced images in a wide range of lighting conditions.

Format & Usage

This is a fully automatic 35 mm film camera — load the film, power on, and start shooting. Fixed focus and programmed auto-exposure make it a great choice for casual film shooters or those getting into analog photography for the first time.

Lens Compatibility

Fixed lens – Yashica 28 mm f/5.6, not interchangeable.

Condition

Rated Excellent — clean optics, tested electronics, and smooth film advance. Body shows minimal cosmetic wear consistent with careful use.

CPB Darkroom Inspection

Each unit is individually tested, cleaned, and quality-checked by the CPB Darkroom team to ensure accurate shutter operation, flash response, and film transport.

The sample images shown were made on film using this exact camera and lens, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.