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A Yashica Minister-D 35mm rangefinder camera, produced in Japan during the 1960s. The camera is constructed with a die-cast metal body featuring a satin chrome finish on the top and bottom plates, complemented by a black textured leatherette grip. It is fitted with a fixed Yashinon 4.5cm f/2.8 lens. The lens barrel houses a Copal-SV shutter offering speeds from 1 second to 1/500th of a second, plus a Bulb setting, and features an integrated Exposure Value (EV) scale. Aperture settings range from f/2.8 to f/16. A selenium light meter window is positioned on the front top-right of the body.
Inscriptions and markings include:
Top plate: YASHICA and minister-D, with serial number H 120906 engraved behind the accessory shoe.
Front body: minister-D on the upper left nameplate and YASHICA on the lower right nameplate.
Lens ring: YASHICA YASHINON 1:2.8 f=4.5cm.
Accessories: Original black leather ever-ready half-case and a black plastic push-on lens cap, both embossed with the Yashica brand name.
Width: 135 mm
Height: 80 mm
Depth: 75 mm.
Condition report:
The camera is in good vintage condition. The satin chrome finish shows minor surface marks and light dust accumulation consistent with age. The leatherette covering is intact. The leather case exhibits scuffing and wear, particularly along the edges. Optically, the front lens element appears clear with some surface dust, and the viewfinder and rangefinder windows are unobstructed. The camera is sold as a collectible; the shutter mechanism, light meter accuracy, and rangefinder alignment have not been professionally tested.
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