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on Jul 30, 2019 15:06:38 GMT
Posted: Jul 30, 2019 15:06:38 GMT
Answer: when it's a Revue!
Yashica 107 - Revue AC 7
I couldn't resist buying this a few weeks ago, especially as it came with an extra data back.
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on Jul 30, 2019 20:30:36 GMT
Posted: Jul 30, 2019 20:30:36 GMT
Yep, I used to own the Revue AC8 a.k.a. Yashica 108MP. Didn't even know there was a Revue-labelled version of the 107.
Fine, reliable yet somewhat underrated no-nonsense cameras BTW which use standard batteries and sport metal plane shutters with a speed range of ~30 seconds to 1/2000. Their only drawback, apart from the plasticky look and feel, is the slow, loud and asthmatic sounding motor drive. Sounds like the final breath of a dying walrus and drowns the actual shutter click so it makes you wonder if your pics might all come out blurred...
Both the original 108 and its Revue twin can be bought for a song here so they make a perfect ersatz for your precious Contax when the going gets rough.
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