The YashicaYashica was a Japanese manufacturer of cameras, originally active from 1949 until 2005 when its then-owner, Kyocera, ceased production. More Electro 35 & Classic RangefinderA rangefinder is a focus mechanism that allows the user to calculate the distance of a subject through the convergence of two images. Cameras that use this mechanism are usually referred to as ‘rangefinders’. Rangefinder cameras were very popular in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Single Lens Reflex (SLRs) and compact cameras largely replaced them in the 70s, 80s and 90s. What is not always appreciated is that rangefinders offer several tangible benefits over SLRs, not least in image quality. Indeed, many photographers would rate the Leica M Digital Rangefinder as one of the best cameras available today.      More Tech Support Guide. 

About the Yashica Guy…

The Web Meister behind the YashicaYashica was a Japanese manufacturer of cameras, originally active from 1949 until 2005 when its then-owner, Kyocera, ceased production. More Guy site is Joe Marcel Wolff, not to be confused with my grandson, Marcel Wolff, who was aged 11 at the time. After checking out the site from Florida when it was first posted, he asked why I was giving away all my “secrets” in the Rescue Guide.

In 1948 Joe was admitted to membership of the Royal Photographic Society, U.K. and to Active membership in the Society of Motion Picture Engineers, USA, which became the Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers. So you can see that he has been on the scene a while. Much of the intervening years were spent as a cinematographer, and he was appointed by his peers to membership of the Qualifications Committee of the Motion Picture Cameramen’s Union in New York.