@pkotrcka Do you own any Yashica rangefinders?

@solderpunk No, only TLR (twin lens reflex). The only rangefinder I have at the moment is Kiev 4.

@pkotrcka I *nearly* bought a Yashica MG1 today to take on an upcoming trip because I'm tired of lugging around my AE-1 and all lenses and wanted to try something smaller/lighter. But the MG1 was not really much of an improvement on the AE/1 with it's 50mm f1.8, so didn't seem much point. I got a Yashica 35ME instead, a cute little zone-focus that fits in a pocket.

@solderpunk well, the ultimate rangefinder is leica with retractable lens 🙂 but older FED and Zorki can do a good job as well. My Kiev 4 is not that smaller compared to SLR, but it is fun to shoot with. Your Yashica will be great, enjoy it. Also, check Petri cameras if you find them somewhere - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petri_Camera

@pkotrcka There were two Petris at the vintage camera shop I went to this morning, but they were both more expensive than the Yashicas, and I wanted something cheap as this was just kind of a spur of the moment idea. The Petri Racer was the most expensive. I've seen cheaper Petris at thrift stores here, though, who don't really know how to tell old cameras apart.

@solderpunk
But I'm sure you'll like shooting with your new film camera. I recommend ilford films (hp5) and a yellow filter for cloudy days :-)