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on Apr 4, 2020 15:36:38 GMT
Last Edit: Apr 4, 2020 15:37:39 GMT by lumiworx
I'm guessing that the prefix changes reflect the difference in lens housing colors. Something else to keep in mind is the length of production on this model - from 1960 to 1972 - and I'm sure there were supplier changes and design improvements or something as simple as adjusting for previous issues that needed correcting over time. 12 years is a long time and I can't imagine that everything was perfect from day 1.
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on Apr 7, 2020 2:22:27 GMT
Posted: Apr 7, 2020 2:22:27 GMT
Woah! There is a fifth version...
The camera with the silver-nosed lens appears to be the odd-one-out as it has a completely different focusing ring from the 3 others. I have found several silver-nosed J cameras that use the same focusing ring as the majority of Yashica Js and they all have 7 digit serial numbers preceded by the letter J. What additionally sets the non-standard focus ring bodies apart is their unusual serial numbers which are either N or H followed by a distinctive gap and then only 6 numerals.
So, are these hybrid J cameras pre-production models or a very late version and what is the significance of the N or H prefix?
N for Nippon (Japan), and H for Hong Kong? Doubtful, but it's the only thing I can think of.
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on Jul 21, 2023 14:25:26 GMT
Posted: Jul 21, 2023 14:25:26 GMT
Well, today saw the arrival of yet another variant. It is another of the gold J on a black panel types but you will note that the Yashica name is printed in a silver colour on a black background and not the more common gold lettering seen on the camera to the right, behind the new arrival.  J Black-Gold new variant The serial numbers of both body and lens on the newly arrived version are earlier than those of the gold-on-black model. Please also note that the later-production model also features a more plain shutter button & collar, as well as a more pronounced sculpting to the rim of the rewind crank assembly. All three of the models in the photo were manufactured in Japan. |
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