Yashica TL Electro-X

 


I shot so much film through this camera that I could tell if there was a 24-exposure roll or a 36-exposure roll by the weight of it in my hand.

Used from 1972 through the 80's. The light-blocking gasket eventually dries out and needs to be replaced. Back is loose, has light leaks. 

Some peculiarities include the thread-mount lens. No bayonet mount. It came with a 55mm (normal) lens. I never really looked for anything additional. I do have a fisheye lens that threads onto the end of the 55mm. 

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