I just bought myself a 124G this week. I’m waiting for it to be delivered. This will be my first Medium format camera. I’ll have to look for an orange filter.
@@richardmasseyphotography I just got into it from D850 starting with Yashica 124G and this is what landed me on your channel, I am studying Dean Collins old videos and it has a wealth of info to learn real photography (film) then implementing this knowledge in improving my digital photography , knowing light is not easy.
@@richardmasseyphotography Please keep your videos coming, especially on using filters, what do you do for developing scanning, accessories, close ups, so on so forth, we are chasing any info on film, and masters like you with long time experience are open university….Tuned to you channel.
@@photozen8398 Thanks for the kind words. I am a real filter junkie and see filters as a valuable tool in expanding ones visual vocabulary. Thanks for the suggestions. I plan to do a series of videos about using filters. Thanks for subscribing. I have many more videos on the way. Please share with your friends.
Some years ago now I talked with the son of a father and son professional photographer business. They had been in the business for years and used mostly "blads". For some reason they desided to test all their lenses, slow day or whatever. They used the professional charts and equipment etc. and did it by the book. They said they were very suprised by the results when the Yashica Mat 124 proved to be better than the Hassblads in every way. Knowing the son and their stong commitment to doing things absolutly "right" I know the test results were correct.
I have had my 124G for 3 years now and never thought to hold it in so many different positions. I am a big self timer fan though. Helps me get the camera steady in low light first before the shutter goes! Thanks for sharing.
Richard, Thank you. I've been mulling over getting a medium format camera for a while and your video was persuasive! I have ordered a Mat 124G, and some film! 😀
Richard! I love my Yashica! Did you know Davy Crockett Used one of these Yashica cameras during the siege of the Alamo in 1836!? Using just one roll of Kodak Eastman 5222 black and white 35mm motion picture film he shot enough sprocket holes to stave off General Santa Anna and his army of 2000 men for THIRTEEN DAYS! Thank you so much for sharing! More people need to learn about the Yashica and its rich AMERICAN history of nearly 200 years. Learn more in my new youtube short "the untold history of the Yashica Mat 124G"
Hi, Adam. Thanks for checking my channel and making a comment. It was fun making the tire images. The shadows played an important part of the composition.
Hi Richard! When you use a filter, you could perhaps set the ISO ASA on the exposure meter accordingly. So you no longer have to worry for the extension factor when shooting. Fine photos, thanks! (Rüdiger from Germany)
Hi Jennifer. Thanks for your comment. These certainly are great cameras but are highly underrated. I am pleased to hear your experience with your Yashica D has been a positive one. I hope you will help me encourage folks to appreciate the excellent quality of medium format photography.
Great video, thank you! I have the same camera, but am not using it much ... till I watched your video. My next shooting session will be with this camera. Greetings from Italy
Hi, Bruno. So kind of you to stop by and comment on my video...much appreciated. I'm very pleased you are going to dust it off and start using it. Greetings from Nevada, USA.
@@richardmasseyphotography my very first camera was a TLR camera called Halmaflex that my uncle kindly gave to me, he also gave me his Pentax 67 20 yers after and he is turning 98 this year ! I gave him a D200 with a few nice prime lenses and a Panasonic LX7 that he carries with him everywhere
Thank you Danie. Good to hear from you. Yes they are great cameras. Mine is also pretty beat up but you couldn't tell by the images. One nice thing about editing software, you can correct about any shortcomings. I shoot a lot of expired film and have found that any slight color shift or lack in contrast is an easy fix.
@@richardmasseyphotography Not currently, but am looking to acquire another, maybe identical model. I msut say, even if the focus is off, there is "atmosphere" in that camera, which is oretty special.
@@danienelphoto That "atmosphere" you mention is similar to a situation I had while working in China. I had a Rolleiflex that had developed some serious fungus in the taking lens. The lens appeared to be filled with spider webs. The images I captured with it were absolutely gorgeous and had a special dreamy quality. The scenic shots had a misty look and the portraits were stunning. Perfection isn't always the best approach!
Hi Richard, I liked your video. I have had my 124G for over 45 years. I don't use it much now, but can't bear to get rid of it. Everything works on it but the timer lever seems to have got stuck in the 'cocked position'. I hope to get it sorted one day. All the best. Merlyn.
Good for you! Not only will you capture some great images with it but you will also have a lot of fun. Don't forget to try different viewpoints and not just shoot from chest-level. I hope to see some of your results. If you haven't already selected the film you will use, I would recommend Kodak Portra 400. As a color negative film with a very wide latitude it is very forgiving...just don't underexpose it. It produces excellent color images, but can also render excellent black & white images when converted using an editing program. To see black and white images that I converted from Portra 400, please watch my video about the DaYi 6x17 camera. At the end are sample images. Please give a like and comment if you find it of interest.
Wow, stunning pictures, 👍this is the kind of images make my heartbeats go to the roof. 6x6 format is my favourite medium format film photography, 20 years ago, I bought my first Rollei tlr F, loved it so much but eventually had to sell it to fund my study equipment, very regret it, can’t afford another Rollei tlr these days. I will keep my eyes on such camera, thanks for the great video Richard🙏
Lee, I think you are on the right track. The Yashica Mat 124 or 124G would be excellent choices. Let me know when you get one. I would enjoy seeing your images.
Hi Steve. I'm just using some cheep old generic strap. The end must be less than 1/2 inch to fit the strap receivers. This size is pretty standard for all cameras. Here is an option for you. My friend has one and said it is very good. I just ordered two for myself. www.amazon.com/Wanby-Shoulder-Vintage-Colorful-Olympus/dp/B07QKQJBJ3/ref=asc_df_B07QKQJBJ3/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=642189978152&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10304316911493550638&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014226&hvtargid=pla-1216551129484&psc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj_ajBhCqARIsAA37s0wcJviikdTuq-SJMFJdcvC6V5TQeknZL5JDJ886R7g1gl_FUXY_eRMaAhPzEALw_wcB
Hi, Sam. Thanks for your comment. 6x6 is an awesome format that you will adjust to in now time. You may find that you like being able to have the option of cropping vertical, horizontal, or keeping it square. The quality of the big 2-1/4 x 2-1/4 image is pretty special. Yashica is probably the best value out there and has so many accessories...not just Yashica, but almost anything made for a Rolleiflex will work on it. Best of luck and I hope you find what you are looking for. If I can be of any help, don't hesitate to contact me.
Hi Richard! Great images! I have a Yashica Mat 124G and have focused on color-photo at night, but now feel inspired to get a orange or red filter to take some b/w photos as well. What film are you using here? Greetings from Malmö, Sweden.
Hi, Johan. Great to hear from you. For your night photography (city lights/street scenes) have you tried the 120 Cine Still 800T? It is amazing...if you like the unique orange glow around the lights. I'll try to send you a video from Stephen Milner (New Zealand) that shows some beautiful results. For the Yashica Mat video I was using some old Kodak Tri-X. I like the grungy "old school" grain you can get. Especially in 35mm. You may not believe this, but for the majority of my work I have settled almost exclusively on Kodak Portra 400. When trying to decide on the best film FOR ME, I did some pretty thorough testing. My criteria was: must be pretty fast, have minimal grain, can convert to descent quality black and white, must have good tonal range, will give good color images, and it was important that the film can be easily processed at home with minimal effort. The only film that fit these requirements was the Portra 400. Another nice feature of this film is that it will give you several different looks...depending on how you expose it. To see how nicely it converts to black and white check out the images in my video about the DaYi 6x17 multi-format camera. A little tip, when shooting color neg film outside I almost always us a Moose Warming Polarizing Filter. This filter is unlike a conventional polarizer. It is magic. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MyMcBN2cmZw.html
@@richardmasseyphotography Thanks for your lenghty reply, Richard. I've actually been avoiding Cine Still 800T since I'm not a fan of the the glow effect. I have been using Porta 160 and Ektar 100 trying to get a very even light with minimal grain for night shots. I also really like Portra 400. I will check out you video on converting Porta 400 to black and white. I was suspecting Tri-X because of how grainy the images are. :) WIll definitely try that film with a color filter and, of course, the Moose Filter that you recommend.
@@johanedlund5642 If you want that grunge look, try rating the Tri-X at 800 and extend the process time. For best quality (minimal grain, great detail, and fabulous tonal range) try T-max 100. The tones are buttery smooth!
You are right about the light meter. I wonder why people complain about it. Mine works great. My Yashica is minty mint. I only ran five rolls of film thought it.
Dino, thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm jealous! Mine is so beat up that folks see it and seem to feel sorry for me. It may not be pretty, but the images it produces certainly are.
Hi, photoplanet. Thanks for checking out my video. Remember, these beautiful old cameras have depreciated as much as they are going to. In many cases they are going up in value. Unlike modern cameras, you can buy one of these, use it for many years and sell it for at least what you paid for it! Just do a bit of research and find one in good shape. Best of luck.
Would anyone be interested in purshasing a mint Yashica MAT, in original brown leather case? This was purchased, pretty good guess, in 1958, as a gift to my father, when my parents were dating.
Hi, Peter. Thanks for watching my video and taking the time to comment. Yes, your Kowa has so many advantages with the ability to change lenses, etc. For years I used a Kowa Super 66 that also had interchangeable film backs. It produced many images that were published in magazines. It paid for itself in no time! I would enjoy seeing some of your images taken with it.
Hi Michael. How embarrassing! I'm very new to the ways of RU-vid. I had seen this but couldn't figure out how to correct it. Some folks were excited to see that Yashica just came out with a new model. Lol. Thanks for your comment.
