Yashica Electro 35 AF-mini Test

Yashica in name only, the Kyocera built Electro 35 AF-mini is a P&S camera with:
34mm 1:4.5 Auto Focus lens
Auto shutter speeds of 1/360 to 2 seconds
DX ISO capacities of 100, 200, and 400
Built-in Flash with OFF and FILL overrides
Self Timer
Auto Rewind at end of roll
Powered by 1ea CR123A Lithium cell

I have two of these. Unfortunately, the one I tested will not rewind at the end of roll, necessitating a trip to the photo lab darkroom for unloading. But it’s performance of over exposing everything, and not being the sharpest lens on the block, have me figuring I won’t be running any film through the second one either.

These are some corrected images from the roll. If you want to see the complete test, follow the link at the end of this post.

After Smart Fix, Blue Reduction, Color Cast Removal, and some slight Saturation.

Corrections by P F McFarland, on Flickr


After cropping out the vignetting, and Smart Fix.

The Old Church Yard by P F McFarland, on Flickr


After Auto Levels (all corrections done in PS Elements 10).

Adjustment by P F McFarland, on Flickr

The camera.

Yashica Electro 35 AF-mini by P F McFarland, on Flickr

For the complete series, go to flic.kr/s/aHsmcnsb3o

PF