35mm Yashica 230AF with 28-85
Our cameras have been tested with film, come with the battery and access to a manual!Difficulty Rating: Intermediate
Features: gOOD
Best Use: Intentional Photography
Easy-to-learn shooting modes: Program, Av, Tv, Manual
Reliable single-point autofocus
Built-in motorized film advance/rewind
Dedicated flash connection
Totally battery-dependent—so pack extras
Solid late-'80s construction that's "sturdy," not "sleek"
If you like the look of film but prefer technology a little newer than disco, let me introduce the Yashica 230AF: a late '80s SLR that swapped manual guessing-games for autofocus reliability. Think of it as the film equivalent of a well-built old car—functional, practical, and surprisingly fun to handle.
Unlike older manual SLRs, the 230AF rocks a straightforward autofocus system that locks onto subjects quickly and accurately. It comes loaded with shooting modes including Program (auto exposure), Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, and full Manual—giving you just enough control without overloading you with complexity.
Stand-out features include:
Autofocus: Single-point AF that's quick enough for casual portraits or family snapshots. Not blazing sports-level AF speed, but perfectly suited for everyday photography.
Exposure Modes: Program AE for hands-off shooting, plus Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, and Manual modes for when you feel ambitious.
Built-in motor drive: Automatic film advance and rewind, because manually cranking film feels charming exactly once.
Exposure Compensation & AE Lock: Convenient if you're shooting backlit portraits or tricky lighting conditions.
Lens compatibility: Uses Yashica/Kyocera AF lenses—solid glass, though slightly harder to hunt down than Canon or Nikon equivalents.
Built-in Flash Support: Dedicated hot shoe connection—compatible with select Yashica flashes, so no fumbling with manual flash math.
Fair warning: the 230AF isn’t the sleekest-looking camera on the block (let's kindly call it "utilitarian chic"), and its dependency on electronics means that batteries are an absolute must.
Bottom line? It’s the perfect camera if you want to shoot film without wrestling full-time with manual settings. It’s reliable, straightforward, and affordable—just quirky enough to spark conversation without scaring off beginners.
Take a class on how to use manual cameras (digital or film!)
Our cameras have been tested with film, come with the battery and access to a manual!Difficulty Rating: Intermediate
Features: gOOD
Best Use: Intentional Photography
Easy-to-learn shooting modes: Program, Av, Tv, Manual
Reliable single-point autofocus
Built-in motorized film advance/rewind
Dedicated flash connection
Totally battery-dependent—so pack extras
Solid late-'80s construction that's "sturdy," not "sleek"
If you like the look of film but prefer technology a little newer than disco, let me introduce the Yashica 230AF: a late '80s SLR that swapped manual guessing-games for autofocus reliability. Think of it as the film equivalent of a well-built old car—functional, practical, and surprisingly fun to handle.
Unlike older manual SLRs, the 230AF rocks a straightforward autofocus system that locks onto subjects quickly and accurately. It comes loaded with shooting modes including Program (auto exposure), Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, and full Manual—giving you just enough control without overloading you with complexity.
Stand-out features include:
Autofocus: Single-point AF that's quick enough for casual portraits or family snapshots. Not blazing sports-level AF speed, but perfectly suited for everyday photography.
Exposure Modes: Program AE for hands-off shooting, plus Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, and Manual modes for when you feel ambitious.
Built-in motor drive: Automatic film advance and rewind, because manually cranking film feels charming exactly once.
Exposure Compensation & AE Lock: Convenient if you're shooting backlit portraits or tricky lighting conditions.
Lens compatibility: Uses Yashica/Kyocera AF lenses—solid glass, though slightly harder to hunt down than Canon or Nikon equivalents.
Built-in Flash Support: Dedicated hot shoe connection—compatible with select Yashica flashes, so no fumbling with manual flash math.
Fair warning: the 230AF isn’t the sleekest-looking camera on the block (let's kindly call it "utilitarian chic"), and its dependency on electronics means that batteries are an absolute must.
Bottom line? It’s the perfect camera if you want to shoot film without wrestling full-time with manual settings. It’s reliable, straightforward, and affordable—just quirky enough to spark conversation without scaring off beginners.
Take a class on how to use manual cameras (digital or film!)
Our cameras have been tested with film, come with the battery and access to a manual!Difficulty Rating: Intermediate
Features: gOOD
Best Use: Intentional Photography
Easy-to-learn shooting modes: Program, Av, Tv, Manual
Reliable single-point autofocus
Built-in motorized film advance/rewind
Dedicated flash connection
Totally battery-dependent—so pack extras
Solid late-'80s construction that's "sturdy," not "sleek"
If you like the look of film but prefer technology a little newer than disco, let me introduce the Yashica 230AF: a late '80s SLR that swapped manual guessing-games for autofocus reliability. Think of it as the film equivalent of a well-built old car—functional, practical, and surprisingly fun to handle.
Unlike older manual SLRs, the 230AF rocks a straightforward autofocus system that locks onto subjects quickly and accurately. It comes loaded with shooting modes including Program (auto exposure), Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, and full Manual—giving you just enough control without overloading you with complexity.
Stand-out features include:
Autofocus: Single-point AF that's quick enough for casual portraits or family snapshots. Not blazing sports-level AF speed, but perfectly suited for everyday photography.
Exposure Modes: Program AE for hands-off shooting, plus Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, and Manual modes for when you feel ambitious.
Built-in motor drive: Automatic film advance and rewind, because manually cranking film feels charming exactly once.
Exposure Compensation & AE Lock: Convenient if you're shooting backlit portraits or tricky lighting conditions.
Lens compatibility: Uses Yashica/Kyocera AF lenses—solid glass, though slightly harder to hunt down than Canon or Nikon equivalents.
Built-in Flash Support: Dedicated hot shoe connection—compatible with select Yashica flashes, so no fumbling with manual flash math.
Fair warning: the 230AF isn’t the sleekest-looking camera on the block (let's kindly call it "utilitarian chic"), and its dependency on electronics means that batteries are an absolute must.
Bottom line? It’s the perfect camera if you want to shoot film without wrestling full-time with manual settings. It’s reliable, straightforward, and affordable—just quirky enough to spark conversation without scaring off beginners.