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Square 6x6 Medium Format
Produces twelve large 6 × 6 cm negatives on standard 120 roll film, offering distinctive tonality and resolution.
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01 / 03Yashica-A Twin-Lens Reflex 120 Film Camera — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
The Yashica-A is a mechanical medium format twin-lens reflex camera engineered for 120 roll film, producing classic 6x6 cm square negatives. This example features paired Yashikor 80mm f/3.5 viewing and taking lenses mounted on a die-cast metal body with textured black leatherette. Exposure is governed by a Copal leaf shutter offering speeds from 1/25 to 1/300 second alongside Bulb.
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Coated Yashikor Optics
Equipped with matched Yashikor 80mm f/3.5 three-element lenses dedicated to viewing and taking functions.
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Copal Leaf Shutter
Features a robust Copal shutter with click-stopped speeds from 1/25 to 1/300 second and Bulb mode.
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Full Flash Synchronization
Includes a front-mounted PC socket marked for X-synchronization across all available leaf shutter speeds.
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Dual Focusing Scales
Features a large ergonomic focusing knob calibrated in both feet and meters, paired with a permanent depth-of-field indicator.
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Waist-Level Composing
Classic folding top hood accommodates traditional waist-level viewing onto a ground-glass focusing screen.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Yashica Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan)
Origin
Japan
Year
1956
Department
cameras
Packed shipment
2.5 kg · 35 × 28 × 22 cm
Camera Type
Twin-Lens Reflex (TLR)
Film Format
120 roll film (6 × 6 cm exposures)
Taking Lens
Yashikor 80mm f/3.5 (Serial No. 771440)
Viewing Lens
Yashikor 80mm f/3.5 (Serial No. 782189)
Shutter
Copal leaf shutter (B, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/300 s)
Aperture Range
f/3.5 to f/22
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Yashica-A Twin-Lens Reflex 120 Film Camera — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · Yashica-A Twin-Lens Reflex 120 Film Camera — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Yashica-A Twin-Lens Reflex 120 Film Camera; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Postwar Optics
Democratizing Medium Format
As seen in the front-facing view, Yashica delivered reliable twin-lens reflex imaging to enthusiasts by pairing capable Copal mechanics with coated Yashikor optics at an accessible price point.
Tactile Handling
Mechanical Simplicity
Illustrated by the profile view, the camera relies on a large tactile focusing wheel and dedicated film reminder dial, providing deliberate, fully manual control free from batteries or electronics.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1953
Yashimaflex Introduction
Yashima Optical Industry introduces its first twin-lens reflex camera, establishing the company's reputation in affordable medium format photography.
1956
Launch of the Yashica-A
The Yashica-A debuts as an entry-level medium format TLR featuring dependable Copal shutters and coated Yashikor optics.
1958
Company Reorganization
Yashima Optical officially renames itself Yashica Co., Ltd., continuing wide distribution of the Yashica-A worldwide.
1969
End of Yashica-A Production Run
Following more than a decade of continuous manufacturing, the Yashica-A model is phased out in favor of modernized crank-advance TLR lines.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The camera body is in well-preserved vintage aesthetic condition with intact leatherette covering across the side panels and front plate. Light edge wear and faint enamel loss are present on the painted metal rims, focus hood edges, and strap lugs. Both front lens elements appear complete and intact, while the shutter faceplate and depth-of-field markings remain clear and legible.
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InspectedBody & Leatherette
The black pebble-grain covering remains securely attached on both side and front panels without major lifting or peeling.
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InspectedChassis Finish
Minor surface rubbing and small instances of paint loss are visible along the die-cast metal edges and around the hood frame.
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InspectedOptical Surfaces
The Yashikor 80mm front elements retain their bluish coating with no visible structural cracks or major surface abrasions.
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InspectedDials & Controls
Aperture, shutter selection rings, side focusing dial, and the top film winding knob appear mechanically intact with clean, readable engravings.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
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Yashica-A Twin-Lens Reflex 120 Film Camera