Yashica Electro 35 owned by Bill Zygmant, Beatles photograher Analogue camera

Yashica Electro 35 GT Black Rangefinder – 45mm f/1.7 – Bill Zygmant Provenance Description A Yashica Electro 35 GT, black finish, fitted with its original Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens, and accompanied by its original Yashica ever-ready case. Serial number: 20552040. Made in Japan. Direct provenance – Bill Zygmant This specific camera was personally given to me directly by the British photographer Bill Zygmant. It is one of the cameras he used when working out on the street. This camera dates from the period when Bill Zygmant was working as a freelance press and entertainment photographer in London, photographing major musicians and celebrities for newspapers and magazines. Bill’s work during this era included The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, the Bee Gees, Status Quo and many other major figures of the period. Photographs of myself with Bill Zygmant will be included with the auction as additional supporting provenance. About the camera The Electro 35 GT is one of Yashica’s classic 35mm rangefinder cameras of the late 1960s/early 1970s. It was particularly well suited to working photographers and street photography because of its compact rangefinder design, relatively quiet leaf shutter, fast 45mm f/1.7 lens and aperture-priority automatic exposure. The photographer selects the aperture while the electronic exposure system automatically controls the shutter speed. The built-in meter also provides SLOW and OVER warning indicators. The fast f/1.7 lens is particularly useful for available-light photography, while the 45mm focal length provides a natural perspective well suited to photographing people and everyday scenes. These characteristics explain why a camera such as this was practical to carry and use out on the street, rather than being primarily a studio camera. Specification Yashica Electro 35 GT Black finish Serial number 20552040 35mm film Fixed Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 Coupled rangefinder focusing Aperture-priority automatic exposure Built-in electronic exposure meter Electronically controlled leaf shutter SLOW / OVER exposure indicators Made in Japan Original Yashica ever-ready case Condition The camera shows genuine signs of age and use, including cosmetic wear to the black finish. The original case is also well worn, with visible cracking and scuffing to the exterior material. The camera is sold as untested. No guarantee is given that the electronic shutter, exposure meter or other functions are currently operational. Buyers should study all photographs carefully, which show the condition of the camera and case. Included Yashica Electro 35 GT Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens Original Yashica case Photographs showing the seller with Bill Zygmant for provenance A genuine vintage camera with direct personal provenance from Bill Zygmant.

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