Yashicamat 124 Medium Format Street Photography 

Are you kidding me? That photo with the crucifix and matching window frames is ridiculously good!

Great detailed video. I have a Rollei and a Yashicamat 124G. The other difference that you did not mention, or if you did, I missed it, is the weight. The Yashica is much lighter. I disagree with you as far as the "cheap" plastics of the camera. Mine has been working fine just as the day I purchased it brand new in the late 70's. Besides, I have a Yashica A that I received new as a gift in 1959; it still works great. Neither Yashica has had a CLA. The Rolleiflex 2.8G, a much more recent camera, is just going through a CLA and an additional small repair, at a cost of $475.00.

I totally love TLRs ... the Yashicamat 124G was my first one, I got min in 1978 and still use it ... such a wonderful machine!!! I do love the lines on the ground glass to help with keeping thing straight!!!

Those photos are stunners. Absolutely incredible. This goes to show you that you can take the Toyota of medium format TLRs and make world class photos to match "the greats." I have a Rolleiflex given to me from my father. I was lucky. At first, I was completely rubbish at it. But later, I took photos with my friend's Yashicamat 124. By then, I had picked up much more experience. And my God.....the photos. You've inspired me to pick up another. Photographs with these little TLRs is a joy.

24 h loop of relaxing ASMR irish framelines intros WHEN

fantabulous......set of street photography in medium format......love it...

My very first serious camera over 45 years ago, although mine was the 124G. So wish I still had it. Thanks for the memories!

Normally street photography leaves me cold-not so these photos. I was hooked as soon as I saw the old hands clasped behind the back, and it just got better after that!

great images! i cannot even imagine to do street photos with this camera

Absolutely classic shots!

Lovely pics and a great review!

The arm in the highlight on the tube steps? Kudos!

Nice and thanks. I have a Mamiyaflex C220 Med twin reflex very similar that I inherited but have never used. Both lens are 80mm 2.8. The first thing that struck me were the Sq images. Seem quiet different. You have inspired me. Thanks again and look forward to more of your work "to be sure"' Cheers from Australia.

I've just picked up a 124g and I love it !!! Love the photos

Beautiful pictures ,

When you look at your pictures you are like the irish vivian meyer with a moustache. 😂 boy, these photos are awesome.

Love my yashica mat, I'm always so happy and suprised with the quality of the pictures I get out it. Great vid Shane

Dude your photo's are insanely on point! A bunch of these are without a doubt some of the best street shot's I have seen. Extra impressive are the subway shots. Any idea what ISO those where shot at?

Love the authenticity.

fantastic photos

Great vid! Always love seeing people talking about the beloved roller flex clone that could. Lovely images too! Indeed a tlr is great for candid photographs. Plus if they do spot you, it’s a great conversation starter

wow these.are some really great street photos. good job

Really enjoyed this, i will be looking forward to more from you fellah.

I have a Ricohmatic 225 TLR, got it from my dads cousin clearing out his house and finding it in a cupboard, the aperture and shutter speeds all work fine, it does need a slight CLA just because of dirt and its age, I've only shot a few rolls through it so far but I'm excited to bring it with me into the city now that I have a good bag to put it in, the TLR shooting experience is fantastic

Great photo's, really love your vids

3D printed hood. I'm going to have to look into that!

beautiful, beautiful photos

Nice video. Back in the 1980's I used that same Yashicamat 124 at weddings for shots during the ceremony. No mirror *PLOCK* sound as there was from my Hasselblad. Sold it years ago... BUT I just nabbed a Mamiya C220!

I have 2 Yashica's, the first one I bought was a Yashica 635, unique among TLR camera's, as it can shoot both 120 film, and 35mm film as well when you use the adaptor kit you can get with them. great little camera that uses the lesser 'Yashikor' lenses, but if you take your time and get the focus right, you can get some really clear sharp shots with them. my other one is the Mat 124G that has the 'Yashinon' lenses like yours, which do have an edge over the 'Yashikor's..they render very good quality images. they may not be Rollieflexes, but they are very good cameras they can take as good a quality shots as higher end cameras if you take your time with them.

I started my photography journey in the 1970s with a Yashica TLR (no lightmeter). I shot on Kodak Ektachrome and Fujichrome and got some of my best images. The perfect minimalist camera. Unfortunately 120 film is hard to get in Australia and extremely expensive (about $16 AUD or 8 pounds a roll). It's even more difficult to get it processed. It is a pity because there is something rather nostalgic about roll film and it slows you down considerably compared with digital. Thank you for sharing.

Great video. I have a 124g that has been in storage for ten years. Looking forward to using it again. Good images. You might think about not placing the point of interest too near the center of the image.

The ground glass is my favourite part of all these cameras - Everything looks so cinematic viewing through it haha!

Great vid ! I try and take mine out at least once a year as it is a joy to shoot. I recall these suffered from light leaks somewhere around the film door which looks like fogging on the film. There was a guy who actually worked at the Yashica factory who repaired these in the U.S. but not sure if he's still around.

Beautiful photos! This has me really inspired to get out and shoot. I’ve been feeling uninspired as of lately so I’m glad I ran into this. If you don’t mind me asking was this shot on hp5 Or fp4?

The viewfinder in this camera is unbelievable! it beats the electronic viewfinder of a mirrorless camera !

I picked up a Yashica 635 recently. Pretty good bargain. It shoots 120 and 35mm with an adapter.

I have a 1957 Yashica Mat with a 75mm 3.5 Lumaxar lens which is very sharp. The viewfinder is very bright. Yashica nailed it from the start. I used 2 Yashica Mat Tlrs in the 1960s when I was a wedding, portrait and Press photographer. They never let me down despite being chucked around. I also use a Lubitel 2 and the results are amazing. I shoot tri x and use the sunny sixteen method

What heresy not to aim for perfect light metering! Everyone knows, except you and me, that you have to do several spot meterings before taking the shot. Thanks for this video and the great photos.

Hi Shane! I actually have a Yashica 44 LM which used 127 roll film (no longer available) it was my first "real" camera back in 1972 , it was actually a copy of the Rolleiflex "Grey Ghost". It took really nice pictures especially the "Super Slides'. Square format takes some getting used to. Factoid, the TLR was actually invented during WW1 so you could hold it over your head and take pictures in the trenches. Kind of like a periscope. Thanks for the video, maybe it will inspire me to get out my other TLR, it's a Seagull, Chinese, but it works pretty good, especially for low angle shots. Film is a pain though, we are spoiled by digital, instant gratification. There is however a ":Polaroid" type TLR available.

I thought I was listening to the late great Terry Wogan! I just bought a Yaschica MAT for £100 and it appears to be in good condition (it even has a good quality leather case). I started taking pics today and I will get them developed when I have finished the film. I will be able to see how well it works and decide if it is worth keeping. What ISO were you shooting at on the Underground? I assumed it would be too dark down there, but I am obviously wron. Thanks for a really good RU-vid video.

The one you own is an older model? I own a minty, mint 124G. I got a plastic lens hood for it, and it works super well. I have a metal one too and I had it CLAd. Mine was NOS in a box. I paid $400.00 for it in 2018.

Some wonderful photographs! Thank you!

Great video! I actually just picked up a Yashica Mat 124 for a great price as well! Sadly it has some haze/fungus in the rear part of the taking lens. Is this something that can be fixed or replaced by a repair person? if anyone knows of anyone that can do this let me know!

I love it for street and the 50 mm is what I use on my 35mm cameras so same angle of view. Taking a photo at waist level isn't noticed by most subjects as a 35mm at eye level and I can't even hear the shutter and I am inches from it so it doesn't give away a shot was taken. My rb67 mirror/shutter noise wakes the dead. I shoot hp5 at 1600 f/11 or 8 and 1/250/500. But hp5 has 5 stops acceptable exposure so wonderful for street. I also like that it is only 12 shots so I don't have to wait weeks to finish a roll. It is also a light weight medium format camera you can carry all day.

Most Irish intro ever

This really makes me want to get into medium format photography again. I miss my Hasselblad 501CM

Ah man. I enjoy watching videos like this, and love Shane's style, don't get me wrong... but part of me wishes we didn't have yet another video pushing vintage cameras prices to all time highs 😓

Excellent, detailed video. Do you develop your own negatives? What method or chemicals are you using? Thank you.

I thought Sean Hughes was dead? Seriously tho, lovely pictures. Looking forward to getting my 635 in the post any day now :)

Great Video. I love the Irish Accent, by the way!!!

Hello Shane Thanks for the video. Yashica Mat124G owner here. What battery do you use for the lightmeter? I've read that it's not sold anymore. Thank you!

Awesome shots really !

Great video ! What film did you use for the train shots and did you push it ?

beautiful photographs brother

Another great video. Could you please give your opinion on this camera vs the Mamiya 645 pro that you also reviewed, in regard to image quality and user experience?

Just bought a minty one for $200 over here in the states. Now to pick a film to put through this thing....hmmmm hp5 is calling my name I feel.

What battery do u use for lightmeter, please? Do u have any adapter? Thank u

Got a serious Terry Wogan vibe from that intro.

Are both lenses bayonet 1 mounts or just the lower one?

Did you know Davy Crockett Used one of these 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! Learn more in my new youtube short "the untold history of the Yashica Mat 124G" Thank you for sharing! SUBBED! More people need to learn about this camera and its amazing history spanning nearly 200 years!

Because it's a leaf shutter, it synchs at all speeds for flash

loved the pics. What film were you using?

Where is the market ya bought it?

Dublin humanoid here big fan of your insta . Kept expecting you to say ....ahhhh father.. . Anyway . Yes I think this camera is better than the rolleiflex way better value for money very sharp lens and can be serviced . Rolleiflex can be a nightmare to have serviced . Super over engineered . I find Rollei and Leica are over rated and the Japanese caught up with them and surpassed them by the mid 60s . Liam Wong TO:KY:OO book amazing photo book check it out .

Hello. I have one of this old Yashica MAT - 124, and i m looking to sell it. Anyone can help me to set a price for it? Thank you so much for your time :)

MORE IRISH MEMES PLS xD

Absolutely nothing wrong with embracing your Irish-ness. What’s left of my mum’s family still live there and I always loved being there. Even have my Irish Citizenship sorted.

@3:11 Is that Jack Nicholson in "Chinatown"?

Hi. I have the 124G and I’m in love with her like you with yours. 😉

Informative and interesting video, great photos, really bad music.

You sound like Terry Wogan 🤨

Amazing shots!