Shooting Film with the Yashica Electro 35 GT – A Complete Beginner’s Walkthrough

If you’re just stepping into the world of film photography, the Yashica Electro 35 might be the perfect place to start. In this video, I take you through a complete beginner’s guide—from loading film to understanding its unique features and quirks. I’m using the GT model, which comes in a sleek all-black body and offers the same brilliant 45mm f/1.7 lens that all Electro 35 models share.

👉 Why Film?
No autofocus. No instant preview. And yet, film photography is making a huge comeback. Cameras like this one teach you to slow down and truly think before you click.

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🔍 Models Explained:
• GSN Model – Similar to the GTN but with a chrome body and added hot shoe.
• GTN Model – A black version with a hot shoe for flash photography.

⚡ Quick Note:
I didn’t get a chance to show this in the video, but the Yashica Electro 35 has a PC sync port for flash located right beside the film rewind crank—perfect for wired flash setups.

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🛒 Product & Gear Links:
🟡 Yashica Electro 35 (eBay – varies by condition)
👉 https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...
🟡 PX28 Battery Adapter
👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=px28+adapter
🟡 Kodak Gold 200 Film (used in video)
👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kodak+gold...
🟡 Compatible PX28 Batteries
👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=px28+battery

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🎞️ Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:45 – History of a 60-Year-Old Camera
00:58 – Design
01:31 – Lens
01:44 – Self-Timer
02:06 – Loading Film (Step by Step)
03:06 – Rangefinder Focusing Explained
03:35 – Exposure & LED Metering
04:08 – Battery Info & Hacks
04:25 – Price
04:56 – Pros & Cons
05:34 – Verdict
06:04 – Outro

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💬 Got a question or your own experience with the Yashica Electro 35? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear from fellow film nerds.
📷 What’s your favorite film camera?

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