The maximum shutter speed is 1/500 of a second, which I’ve always found to be plenty for when I’m shooting my Electro out in the streets, and there’s even a Bulb mode too for long exposure shots. Because there’s no faster focusing system than just always being in focus. Or you could simply leave it at f8 or f11 and zone focus all the time like I do. The Electro works in Aperture Priority mode only, which is good if that’s how you’re used to shooting, and good if it isn’t because it will force you to get used to or get better at doing so.Īlthough it may take a little time to familiarise yourself with the rangefinder focus system if you’ve never played with one before, you’ll be able to quickly and easily compose your shots once you do master it. It comes with a good quality fixed 45mm f1.7 Yashinon lens that gives as much sharpness and contrast as you’d expect in your images from a camera of this age at this price range – if not more.
The Yashica Electro is a 35mm film rangefinder camera made by the Japanese manufacturer from 1966 to 1977, with several upgrades introduced as the series evolved. 13 Should you buy a Yashica Electro? The two-minute Yashica Electro review.8 Street photography with the Electro 35.
