01
All-Black Enamel Finish
Desirable GT factory black paintway preferred by documentary photographers for discreet shooting.
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01 / 07Yashica Electro 35 GT Rangefinder Camera — photograph 3
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
The Yashica Electro 35 GT is an aperture-priority 35mm rangefinder finished in professional all-black paint. It features a coupled coincidence rangefinder, electronic stepless leaf shutter, and the renowned fast Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens. This example includes its original embossed Yashica lens cap, black neck strap, and fitted two-piece leatherette case.
02
Fast 45mm f/1.7 Glass
Renowned Color-Yashinon DX multicoated prime lens offering excellent sharpness and shallow depth of field.
03
Iconic Atomic Emblem
Features the classic Yashica atomic symbol on the top plate and branded fitted case badge.
04
Aperture-Priority Metering
Integrated CdS exposure system automatically selects stepless shutter speeds to match available light.
05
Original Front Lens Cap
Includes the authentic Yashica-branded push-on plastic protective cap in good preservation.
06
Two-Piece Fitted Case
Comes paired with its dedicated fitted ever-ready protective case featuring metal Yashica badging.
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
1969
Department
cameras
Dimensions
14.1 × 8.4 × 7.4 cm
Packed shipment
2.5 kg · 35 × 28 × 22 cm
Camera Type
35mm coupled rangefinder camera
Lens
Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 (Japan)
Film Format
35mm (24 × 36 mm standard frame)
Shutter Type
Copal Elec electronically controlled leaf shutter
Finish
Black enamel with black textured leatherette
Accessories Included
Embossed Yashica front lens cap, strap, fitted case
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Yashica Electro 35 GT Rangefinder Camera — photograph 1
Detail № 02 · Yashica Electro 35 GT Rangefinder Camera — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Yashica Electro 35 GT Rangefinder Camera; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Discreet Street Heritage
The Low-Light Urban Legend
Seen in photograph 3, the all-black GT variant eliminated bright chrome reflections, making the fast f/1.7 Color-Yashinon lens a favorite tool for candid night photography during the late 1960s street documentary boom.
Mid-Century Design
Atomic Era Protection
Shown in photographs 1 and 2, the custom-molded case proudly carries the stylized Yashica atomic logo badge, celebrating the pioneering electronic circuitry that made the Electro 35 an international design icon.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1966
Launch of the Yashica Electro 35
Yashica releases the original chrome Electro 35, popularizing stepless electronic exposure automation.
1969
Introduction of the Electro 35 GT
The GT is introduced alongside the GS, presenting a sleek all-black body and gold-plated internal contacts.
1973
Evolution to GTN
Yashica updates the black model to the GTN, adding a standard hot shoe contact on top.
1975
End of Series Production
Production of the full-sized Electro 35 range concludes as Yashica transitions to more compact body designs.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The camera body shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age, with minor paint rubbing along high-contact edges and screw heads. The optics appear clear to visual inspection without obvious fungus or separation. The fitted case displays noticeable edge wear and peeling of the exterior synthetic coating, while the included strap remains intact.
✓
InspectedBody Finish & Enamel
All-black finish remains largely intact with minor surface wear and faint paint thinning along the corner edges.
✓
InspectedLens & Glass Elements
Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 front element is visibly clean with intact amber-purple optical coating.
✓
InspectedMechanical Controls
Film advance lever, rewind crank, and aperture ring are present and mechanically seated in place.
✓
InspectedFitted Case & Strap
Original fitted case exhibits flaking and edge abrasion to the outer material; leather neck strap shows normal age softening.
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
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Yashica Electro 35 GT Rangefinder Camera