Originally posted by sugus Hi Jonathan
The Yashica MAT 124G is a surprising good camera for that low price. I bought mine in mint (nearly new) condition for $ 150.- . And the pictures are very sharp.
I find it excellent, though I yearn for something with an f/2.8 lens (or faster) in medium format. Maybe one day....
I paid 100 GBP for my first one including seven rolls of Portra 160NC in 220 format, which are almost worth that price on their own. My second one I got more recently on its own for €75. I've seen them for sale for much, much more than that so I consider both of mine very lucky bargains.