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on Nov 19, 2020 20:41:25 GMT
Posted: Nov 19, 2020 20:41:25 GMT
I thought it might be interesting to place the first ( T AF) and last ( T5) version of Yashica's venerable T* series of cameras next to each other so that one can see the design evolution.. It generally echoes the trend from the slightly clunky designs of the mid-1980s to the more refined, compact styles of the mid-1990s. Yashica T EvolutionBoth of these feature the same Zeiss T* 35mm f3.5 Tessar lens but it is worth remembering that the T3, which still has the general appearance of the T, used a faster f2.8 Tessar design. And for those wondering what the main differences are between the T4 and T5 which look so alike in overall dimension, the T5 adds a waist level finder and weather-proofing. It seems probable that the 'pocketability' of the T4 and T5 could not have been achieved had Yashica continued to use the f2.8 Tessar. Sorry not to show the lens on the T AF but the cover retracts only as the shutter is pressed.
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on Nov 28, 2020 1:48:26 GMT
Posted: Nov 28, 2020 1:48:26 GMT
The T4D is just like the T5, so maybe a geographical marketing naming scheme was in effect.
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on Nov 28, 2020 10:01:24 GMT
Posted: Nov 28, 2020 10:01:24 GMT
The T4D is just like the T5, so maybe a geographical marketing naming scheme was in effect. PF Hi ridgeblue99, I'm not sure that's entirely correct. The T4 Super is just like the T5 as, unlike the T4D, it has the waist-level finder and is weather-proofed. You may well be right about the geographical issue when it comes to naming - the same camera can be found as the Yashica T4 Super, Yashica T5 or, later, the Kyocera T Proof. And of course there are Data-Back versions of the T4 Super and T5. One fact is certain - you can't tell the difference between photos taken with the T, T2, T4 in all its forms, T5 or T Proof. I always thought Yashica/Kyocera should have added weather-proofing to the lovely T4 Safari special edition as the notion of dust- and rain-proofing seems highly appropriate for a so-called 'Safari' camera.
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on Dec 9, 2020 1:04:14 GMT
Posted: Dec 9, 2020 1:04:14 GMT
The T4D is just like the T5, so maybe a geographical marketing naming scheme was in effect. PF Hi ridgeblue99, I'm not sure that's entirely correct. The T4 Super is just like the T5 as, unlike the T4D, it has the waist-level finder and is weather-proofed. You may well be right about the geographical issue when it comes to naming - the same camera can be found as the Yashica T4 Super, Yashica T5 or, later, the Kyocera T Proof. And of course there are Data-Back versions of the T4 Super and T5. One fact is certain - you can't tell the difference between photos taken with the T, T2, T4 in all its forms, T5 or T Proof. I always thought Yashica/Kyocera should have added weather-proofing to the lovely T4 Safari special edition as the notion of dust- and rain-proofing seems highly appropriate for a so-called 'Safari' camera. Been a while since I've laid eyes on my T, but after going through my photo albums on Flickr I came across the function test I did with it, and it was labeled "Yashica T4 Super D". I guess I got into the habit of shortening that to T4D. As I remember it's exactly like the T5 but in a different color, sort of a tarnished silver.
PF
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