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Yashinon Optics
Integrated Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 Japanese-made prime lens engineered for crisp street and documentary imagery.
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01 / 07Yashica MG-1 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Fitted Case — photograph 3
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
The Yashica MG-1 is an aperture-priority 35mm coupled-rangefinder camera finished in satin chrome and textured black leatherette. It is equipped with a fixed Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 lens and electronic exposure control indicated by Yashica's signature atomic logo emblem. This example is accompanied by its original black fitted case featuring a branded metal emblem and matching shoulder strap.
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Coupled Rangefinder
Bright optical viewfinder incorporates a coincident-image rangefinder patch for precise manual focusing.
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Atomic Emblem
Adorned with Yashica's iconic atomic insignia symbolizing its pioneering electronic exposure automation.
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Two-Tone Classic Finish
Constructed with a brushed satin-chrome top deck and pebble-grain black leatherette body wrap.
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Original Fitted Case
Supplied with its authentic form-fitting black hard-shell case adorned with a silver Yashica badge.
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Integrated Neck Strap
Retains original studded black carrying strap fastened through the side body eyelets for immediate portability.
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.
Origin
Japan
Year
1975
Department
cameras
Dimensions
14.1 × 7.2 × 8.2 cm
Packed shipment
2.5 kg · 35 × 28 × 22 cm
Camera Type
35mm coupled rangefinder camera
Lens
Color-Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 (marked Yashinon 45mm 1:2.8)
Country of Manufacture
Japan
Film Format
35mm (135 format)
Exposure System
Aperture-priority automatic with electronic shutter
Included Accessories
Black fitted case with Yashica emblem, carrying strap
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Yashica MG-1 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Fitted Case — photograph 1
Detail № 02 · Yashica MG-1 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Fitted Case — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Yashica MG-1 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Fitted Case; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Enclosed Heritage
Ready in Its Original Case
Enclosed inside its tailored pebbled case in the first photograph, the MG-1 reflects Yashica's attentive 1970s accessory design. The embossed metal insignia echoed the forward-looking electronic design philosophy that defined Japanese rangefinder culture.
Optics & Design
The Clean Lines of 1970s Precision
Unsheathed in the studio view, the Yashica MG-1 showcases its generous Yashinon 45mm front optic and crisp chrome bodywork. Its uncluttered layout made street photography effortless, offering reliable automatic exposures in a tactile metal chassis.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1966
Electro 35 Predecessor
Yashica pioneers consumer electronic exposure automation with the landmark Electro 35 rangefinder.
1975
Launch of the Yashica MG-1
Yashica introduces the MG-1 as a streamlined, reliable aperture-priority rangefinder with a 45mm f/2.8 lens.
1977
Black & Chrome Distribution
The MG-1 gains widespread popularity across export markets in both all-black and two-tone chrome finishes.
1983
Kyocera Acquisition
Yashica merges with the Kyocera Corporation, marking the culmination of its classic mechanical rangefinder lineage.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The camera body displays clean satin chrome top and bottom plates with intact black textured leatherette. The front element of the Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 lens appears clear and free of major surface flaws. The matching black case shows light vintage wear and intact perimeter piping, while the film rewind crank is visible in an extended position.
✓
InspectedCosmetic Bodywork
Chrome top housing and base plate present clean surfaces with sharp engraved branding and intact leatherette grip.
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InspectedOptical Glass
The front lens element of the 45mm f/2.8 Yashinon is seated securely with clear lettering on the front bezel.
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InspectedViewfinder & Rangefinder
Front optical windows for the rangefinder and viewfinder show clear glazing without cracks or heavy internal hazing.
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InspectedFitted Case & Strap
Original textured black two-piece case retains its silver Yashica atomic badge, complete stitching, and attached strap.
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 MG-1 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Fitted Case