Yashica Penta-J

Yashica Penta J with Auto Yashinon 1:2 f=5cm

I can't remember for sure when I first became aware of Yashica cameras.  It was probably as a kid when a second-cousin showed up and my grandparents house for Christmas and was shooting with a Yashica SLR.  I recall being impressed by it.  That was probably in the early 1960's when I was in elementary school.

 

Later, when I was in my Senior year of high school, the yearbook company issued to me a Yashica D to shoot the pictures with.  A classmate claimed it and after he lost interest and stopped showing up for Yearbook meetings, I took it back and proceeded to get it stolen from my car.

Fast forward to this year when I saw this camera on sale.  It was hard to tell what kind of shape it was in but it looked pretty good and the price was low enough to take a chance.  The box, manual and case were included so it makes a nice package.

Here is the picture in the auction:

Yashica Penta J Auction Lot

It's an interesting historical look at the evolution of Yashica cameras and even SLR's in general.  It is consistent with cameras of the day, and has a nice look to it.

Yashica Penta J with Auto Yashinon 1:2 f=5cm

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Yashica Penta J with Auto Yashinon 1:2 f=5cm

Yashica Penta J with Auto Yashinon 1:2 f=5cm

Yashica Penta J with Auto Yashinon 1:2 f=5cm

Yashica Penta J with Auto Yashinon 1:2 f=5cm

Yashica Penta J with Auto Yashinon 1:2 f=5cm

Yashica Penta J with Auto Yashinon 1:2 f=5cm with box and case
Yashica Penta J with Auto Yashinon 1:2 f=5cm with box, case, and manual

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