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Yashica Electro 35 GT 35mm film rangefinder with fixed Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens, in good physical condition and untested, serial no. 20552040, made in Japan, with original Yashica case and provenance from Bill Zygmant.
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Yashica Electro 35 GT Black Rangefinder – 45mm f/1.7 – Bill Zygmant Provenance
Description
A Yashica Electro 35 GT, black finish, fitted with its original Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens, and accompanied by its original Yashica ever-ready case.
Serial number: 20552040. Made in Japan.
Direct provenance – Bill Zygmant
This specific camera was personally given to me directly by the British photographer Bill Zygmant.
It is one of the cameras he used when working out on the street.
This camera dates from the period when Bill Zygmant was working as a freelance press and entertainment photographer in London, photographing major musicians and celebrities for newspapers and magazines. Bill’s work during this era included The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, the Bee Gees, Status Quo and many other major figures of the period.
Photographs of myself with Bill Zygmant will be included with the auction as additional supporting provenance.
About the camera
The Electro 35 GT is one of Yashica’s classic 35mm rangefinder cameras of the late 1960s/early 1970s.
It was particularly well suited to working photographers and street photography because of its compact rangefinder design, relatively quiet leaf shutter, fast 45mm f/1.7 lens and aperture-priority automatic exposure.
The photographer selects the aperture while the electronic exposure system automatically controls the shutter speed. The built-in meter also provides SLOW and OVER warning indicators.
The fast f/1.7 lens is particularly useful for available-light photography, while the 45mm focal length provides a natural perspective well suited to photographing people and everyday scenes.
These characteristics explain why a camera such as this was practical to carry and use out on the street, rather than being primarily a studio camera.
Specification
Yashica Electro 35 GT
Black finish
Serial number 20552040
35mm film
Fixed Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7
Coupled rangefinder focusing
Aperture-priority automatic exposure
Built-in electronic exposure meter
Electronically controlled leaf shutter
SLOW / OVER exposure indicators
Made in Japan
Original Yashica ever-ready case
Condition
The camera shows genuine signs of age and use, including cosmetic wear to the black finish.
The original case is also well worn, with visible cracking and scuffing to the exterior material.
The camera is sold as untested. No guarantee is given that the electronic shutter, exposure meter or other functions are currently operational. Buyers should study all photographs carefully, which show the condition of the camera and case.
Included
Yashica Electro 35 GT
Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens
Original Yashica case
Photographs showing the seller with Bill Zygmant for provenance
A genuine vintage camera with direct personal provenance from Bill Zygmant.
Yashica Electro 35 GT Black Rangefinder – 45mm f/1.7 – Bill Zygmant Provenance
Description
A Yashica Electro 35 GT, black finish, fitted with its original Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens, and accompanied by its original Yashica ever-ready case.
Serial number: 20552040. Made in Japan.
Direct provenance – Bill Zygmant
This specific camera was personally given to me directly by the British photographer Bill Zygmant.
It is one of the cameras he used when working out on the street.
This camera dates from the period when Bill Zygmant was working as a freelance press and entertainment photographer in London, photographing major musicians and celebrities for newspapers and magazines. Bill’s work during this era included The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, the Bee Gees, Status Quo and many other major figures of the period.
Photographs of myself with Bill Zygmant will be included with the auction as additional supporting provenance.
About the camera
The Electro 35 GT is one of Yashica’s classic 35mm rangefinder cameras of the late 1960s/early 1970s.
It was particularly well suited to working photographers and street photography because of its compact rangefinder design, relatively quiet leaf shutter, fast 45mm f/1.7 lens and aperture-priority automatic exposure.
The photographer selects the aperture while the electronic exposure system automatically controls the shutter speed. The built-in meter also provides SLOW and OVER warning indicators.
The fast f/1.7 lens is particularly useful for available-light photography, while the 45mm focal length provides a natural perspective well suited to photographing people and everyday scenes.
These characteristics explain why a camera such as this was practical to carry and use out on the street, rather than being primarily a studio camera.
Specification
Yashica Electro 35 GT
Black finish
Serial number 20552040
35mm film
Fixed Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7
Coupled rangefinder focusing
Aperture-priority automatic exposure
Built-in electronic exposure meter
Electronically controlled leaf shutter
SLOW / OVER exposure indicators
Made in Japan
Original Yashica ever-ready case
Condition
The camera shows genuine signs of age and use, including cosmetic wear to the black finish.
The original case is also well worn, with visible cracking and scuffing to the exterior material.
The camera is sold as untested. No guarantee is given that the electronic shutter, exposure meter or other functions are currently operational. Buyers should study all photographs carefully, which show the condition of the camera and case.
Included
Yashica Electro 35 GT
Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens
Original Yashica case
Photographs showing the seller with Bill Zygmant for provenance
A genuine vintage camera with direct personal provenance from Bill Zygmant.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Yashica
Model/type nr
Electro 35 owned by Bill Zygmant, Beatles photograher
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
Lens Mount Type
Fixed lens (non-interchangeable)
Film type
35mm
Serial number
20552040
Estimated period
1960-1970
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