I’m told that the Hong-Kong made models are not as robust as the Japanese made models, and having looked inside both I can tell there are some very slight differences but couln’t tell one from another in a blind taste test. (I’ll go out on a limb and guess that is what ‘electro control’ means when you see it on subsequent automatic exposure cameras such as the Hi-Matic E) There is a black model (GTN) which is more collectible, being cool and all. It used an electronic relay rather than a mechanical galvanometer for measuring light. The Yashica Electro 35 (of which the GSN was the last, you can spot it by the hot shoe) was revolutionary for its time, being the first camera with fully electronic automatic exposure. On the other hand, it’s an inexpensive way to get yourself some truly wicked glass, which really has to be seen to be appreciated! I use mine in settings where I might not feel comfortable taking a more valuable, heavier camera, like parties or events where I’m moving and there’s lots of people around. I personally don’t think they’re nearly as well-made as the above-mentioned cameras (see below). Careful when buying one, though (see below). This is the affordable side of the sought-after rangefinders from the 70s, not as popular or full-featured as the highly regarded Canon Canonet QL17 GIII or the Konica Auto S2 but it’s a great user camera with a very sharp, fast lens and outstanding autoexposure metering.
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