Yashica 635 - Twin Lens Reflex - Dual Format Camera

The Yashica 635 TLR, or Twin Lens Reflex camera was one of the many TLRs produced in Japan by Yashica, my example dating from around 1960. Unlike many TLRs, the 635 could not only shoot 6cm x 6cm images on 120 medium format roll film but also came with an adapter allowing it to shoot 35mm film in a portrait orientation. As with many of the cameras that I buy, the 635 needed a strip down before it could be used with film - I'll briefly cover the repair process during the video.

Film stocks used:
Ilford FP4 and Fomapan 400

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Start 00:00
What is a TLR camera? 01:23
Controls & Features 02:24
Loading 120 Film 07:57
Loading 35mm Film 11:16
Gallery One 15:06
Repairs 16:08
Gallery Two 18:45
Summary 20:00
Outro 21:40

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Gallery Music
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