Yashica Electro M5 - Yashinon 2.8/45mm - 35mm Rangefinder Camera, serviced

Lovely camera in working order, most recently serviced in April 2026.

Yashica Electro M5 - Yashinon 2.8/45mm - 35mm Rangefinder Camera features a fixed Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 lens,designed to produce sharp, high-contrast images.

serviced – April 2026
PX32A batteries not included.

The Yashica Electro M5 is a less common,compact 35mm rangefinder camera from the early 1970s, designed as a simpler,more lightweight, and economical alternative to the famous Yashica Electro 35series. It features a fixed-lens system centered around a capable,slower-aperture optic suitable for general photography.

This camera is often seen as a "hidden gem" or a "rare beast"within the Yashica community. It acts as a simpler, manual-focus rangefinder where the user has limited manual aperture control (\(f/2.8-f/22\)) and automatic shutter speeds

Camera Features & Technical Data

Operation: Aperture-priority automatic exposure (similar to the GSN/GTN, the user sets the aperture, and the camera selects the shutter speed).
Construction: Features aluminium top and bottom plates, making it lighter than typical Electro 35 models at roughly 600g.
Battery: Uses a 6V battery (PX28 or similar).
Viewfinder: Features a bright, large viewfinder with a rangefinder patch and automatic parallax correction frames.
Flash: Features a dedicated "auto flash" aperture setting and a cold shoe for flash attachment
Lens Description: Yashinon 45mm f/2.8

Optics: The lens is a 45mm focal length, 5-element in 4-groups design.
Maximum Aperture: \(f/2.8\) (slower than the \(f/1.7\) or \(f/1.8\) lenses found on higher-end Electro models).
Aperture System: Uses a rotating disc with three specific holes for aperture control—\(f/2.8\), \(f/8\), and \(f/22\)—a unique, simplified design compared to standard diaphragm blades.
Characteristics: It is known for producing sharp and vivid images.
Metering: The light meter cell is integrated within the lens ring (filter mount), allowing the camera to automatically compensate for filters attached to the lens.