Yashica-Mat | Medium Format Film Camera | Good

Brand: Yashica

Condition: Used

Name: Yashica-Mat

Type: Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Medium Format Film Camera

Type of Film: 120 Film

CPB Body Code: DC10

Lens: Yashinon 80mm f/3.5

Condition: Good

The Yashica-Mat (DC10) has been inspected, cleaned, and tested by CPB Darkroom and is in good working condition. The camera functions mechanically as intended, with all buttons, dials, focusing mechanisms, film transport controls, and shutter release operating correctly.

As with the original design, the Yashica-Mat does not feature a built-in light meter. Exposure must therefore be determined using an external light meter or a light metering app before making an exposure. This is a standard characteristic of the camera.

The fitted Yashinon 80mm f/3.5 lens has been inspected and is in good working condition. The optics show a small patch of fungus around the circumference of the front element, along with a few minor scratches and coating blotches. These imperfections have been carefully inspected and do not have any noticeable effect on practical image quality. The images shown depict the exact camera you will receive.

Cosmetically, the camera body is in excellent condition, showing only minor signs of wear consistent with careful use.

Introduced in the late 1950s, the Yashica-Mat is one of Yashica's most respected twin lens reflex cameras, offering a fully mechanical shooting experience and outstanding medium format image quality. Equipped with the sharp Yashinon 80mm f/3.5 taking lens and a quiet leaf shutter with flash synchronisation at all shutter speeds, it is an excellent choice for portraits, street photography, documentary work, landscapes, and everyday medium format photography. Its waist-level finder and robust all-metal construction have made it a favourite among photographers looking to experience classic TLR photography.

This camera uses 120 roll film, producing 6 × 6 cm negatives.

TLR cameras sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter operation, film transport reliability, focusing mechanism, viewing system, lens condition, and overall mechanical functionality. Any cosmetic or functional notes are clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.

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