{"product_id":"yashica-minister-iii-35mm-rangefinder-camera","title":"Yashica Minister III 35mm Rangefinder Camera","description":"\u003cdiv class='\"relative'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class='\"flex'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class='\"relative'\u003e\n\u003csection class='\"text-token-text-primary'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class='\"text-base'\u003eThe Yashica Minister III is a well-built 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 1963 and designed during the golden age of Japanese fixed-lens rangefinders. Equipped with a sharp Yashinon 45mm f\/2.8 lens and a bright coupled rangefinder, the Minister III offers a traditional fully mechanical shooting experience with no batteries required.\n\u003cdiv class='\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem]'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class='\"flex'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class='\"min-h-8' data-turn-start-message='\"true\"' data-message-model-slug='\"gpt-5-5\"' data-message-id='\"1a2fddcc-663e-424e-ad36-1d20f4747446\"' data-message-author-role='\"assistant\"' tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class='\"flex'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class='\"markdown'\u003e\n\u003cp data-end='\"770\"' data-start='\"468\"'\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end='\"770\"' data-start='\"468\"'\u003eUnlike many simpler cameras of the period, the Minister III uses the EV (Exposure Value) system, allowing photographers to quickly pair shutter speeds and apertures once exposure has been determined. The built-in selenium meter surrounds the lens and provides fully battery-free metering functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-end='\"1015\"' data-start='\"772\"'\u003eThe camera features a Citizen leaf shutter with speeds from 1 second to 1\/500 second plus Bulb mode, along with a self-timer and X-sync flash connection. The Yashinon lens is known for producing pleasing contrast and classic vintage rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-end='\"1301\"' data-start='\"1017\"'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end='\"1032\"' data-start='\"1029\"'\u003eYashinon 45mm f\/2.8 fixed lens\u003cbr data-end='\"1065\"' data-start='\"1062\"'\u003e35mm coupled rangefinder camera\u003cbr data-end='\"1099\"' data-start='\"1096\"'\u003eFully mechanical operation\u003cbr data-end='\"1128\"' data-start='\"1125\"'\u003eBattery-free selenium light meter\u003cbr data-end='\"1164\"' data-start='\"1161\"'\u003eCitizen leaf shutter\u003cbr data-end='\"1187\"' data-start='\"1184\"'\u003eShutter speeds from 1s to 1\/500s plus Bulb\u003cbr data-end='\"1232\"' data-start='\"1229\"'\u003eEV exposure system\u003cbr data-end='\"1253\"' data-start='\"1250\"'\u003eSelf-timer\u003cbr data-end='\"1266\"' data-start='\"1263\"'\u003eX-sync flash socket\u003cbr data-end='\"1288\"' data-start='\"1285\"'\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end='\"1339\"' data-start='\"1336\"'\u003eShutter speeds are approximately 1\/3 stop slow throughout the range but remain consistent. Selenium meter responds and is usable, though accuracy is approximately within one stop. Lens and viewfinder are clear. Rangefinder is accurate with a bright focusing patch. Camera operates properly overall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-end='\"1969\"' data-start='\"1639\"'\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end='\"1969\"' data-start='\"1639\"'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end='\"1661\"' data-start='\"1658\"'\u003eUsed – Near Mint condition. Camera body shows very minimal signs of use with only light scuffing to the baseplate. Chrome and leatherette present extremely well overall. Original leather case shows wear along edges and hinge area, with a small section of lifted finish on the top from previous adhesive tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-end='\"2042\"' data-start='\"1971\"'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end='\"1982\"' data-start='\"1979\"'\u003eVivitar UV filter\u003cbr data-end='\"2002\"' data-start='\"1999\"'\u003eOriginal Yashica leather ever-ready case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-end='\"2056\"' data-start='\"2044\"'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nA very clean example of a lesser-seen Yashica rangefinder. 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