Yashica-44

Yashica-44 – Compact 4x4 TLR Camera 60mm f/3.5

The Yashica-44 is a high-quality, compact Twin-Lens Reflex camera designed to provide a medium format experience in a smaller, more portable form factor. Inspired by the Baby Rolleiflex, it produces 4x4 exposures on 127 roll film. This specific unit, serial number 3970098, is equipped with a Yashikor 3.5 60mm viewing lens (serial number 471091) and a Yashikor 3.5 60mm taking lens (serial number 465657). It is a beautiful example of precision Japanese engineering from the late 1950s, offering a unique square format in a lightweight body.

Category Twin-Lens Reflex Cameras

Key Features

• Brand: Yashica

• Model: Yashica-44

• Taking Lens: Yashikor 60mm f/3.5

• Viewing Lens: Yashikor 60mm f/3.5

• Shutter: Copal-SV leaf shutter with speeds up to 1/500s

• Film Format: 127 Roll Film (4x4 exposures)

• Focusing: Side-mounted focus knob with depth of field scale

Condition Used – Good condition This Yashica-44 has been thoroughly tested by a photographer. The Yashikor taking lens optics are clear with no haze, fungus, or scratches. The Copal-SV shutter is fully functional and fires accurately at all speeds. The film advance mechanism and focus knob move smoothly throughout their entire range. The waist-level finder is in good working order and the focusing screen is bright. The camera body shows minor cosmetic wear consistent with its age.

What’s Included

• Yashica-44 Camera Body

• Leather case 

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Category: Twin-Lens Reflex Cameras HS Code: 9006510000 Origin: Japan