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on May 2, 2021 12:07:17 GMT
Posted: May 2, 2021 12:07:17 GMT
This was one of the first 8mm cine-cameras I bought: the Yashica U-Matic CdS 8 U-Matic CdSThe 3-speed motor is powered by 4 AA batteries and the Cadmium Sulphide light-meter was powered, back in the day, by a 3v mercury cell. The lens is superb, being approximately a 3x zoom ranging from 9mm to 28mm and with a f1.8 aperture. Like many of the Yashica range from the 1960s, it has a detachable grip with a mechanical lever that allows triggering of the camera's motor. It also came with a remote release. The leather cases Yashica had made for their cine-cameras were of superb quality and this one's shows no signs of marking after over half-a-century of use. When this camera was being sold, only Yashica's Pentamatic SLR cost more to buy.
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on Mar 28, 2023 18:00:57 GMT
Last Edit: Mar 28, 2023 18:44:36 GMT by biggles3
Nearly two years later, the original version: the Yashica U-Matic has arrived. It is essentially the same camera as the CdS model; it's simply using a selenium-powered light-meter instead of the more reliable, battery-powered CdS type. U-MaticIt takes 4 AA batteries to power the whisper-quiet motor. The motor in this earlier model is quieter than the one in the CdS camera; however, its carrying case is not as good as the later model's, being made of a synthetic leather.
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on Sept 29, 2023 14:44:20 GMT
Posted: Sept 29, 2023 14:44:20 GMT
Nice!
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on Sept 30, 2023 8:46:57 GMT
Posted: Sept 30, 2023 8:46:57 GMT
Hello gery and welcome to the Forum! Thank you for your appreciation of the Yashica U-Matic models - some very fine movie cameras were made under the Yashica marque. And what's remarkable is just how many are still working!
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on Oct 16, 2023 15:41:08 GMT
Posted: Oct 16, 2023 15:41:08 GMT
Nearly two years later, the original version: the Yashica U-Matic has arrived. It is essentially the same camera as the CdS model; it's simply using a selenium-powered light-meter instead of the more reliable, battery-powered CdS type. U-MaticIt takes 4 AA batteries to power the whisper-quiet motor. The motor in this earlier model is quieter than the one in the CdS camera; however, its carrying case is not as good as the later model's, being made of a synthetic leather. Hello, I recently came into possession of one of the yashica u-matic film cameras. I am very unfamiliar with yashica cameras and 8mm film cameras in general, but I tried to fit AA batteries into them and they are loose inside the battery compartment; is there an adapter or something I need? Also is this camera compatible with super 8 film or just regular 8mm
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on Oct 17, 2023 2:16:12 GMT
Posted: Oct 17, 2023 2:16:12 GMT
Hello, I recently came into possession of one of the yashica u-matic film cameras. I am very unfamiliar with yashica cameras and 8mm film cameras in general, but I tried to fit AA batteries into them and they are loose inside the battery compartment; is there an adapter or something I need? Also is this camera compatible with super 8 film or just regular 8mm
It may need a battery carrier similar to one used in the 8-C, as discussed in this thread. In addition to the carrier, there are a few things to take note of. The rubber capstan roller that grips and feeds the film needs to be in very good condition, and 'grippy' enough to push/pull the film through the gate and keep it aligned correctly. These early 8mm cameras do not use film preloaded into cartridges (like Super-8, etc.), so they need Double-8 film on 2 '25 foot' metal spools... one to feed from, and one as a take-up reel.
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