What would a Yashica MAT -124 sell for?

Question

My guess is not that much, but I would still like to know. I can't find anything online price wise, so I just need a rough estimate.

If you don't know what it looks like here is a pic of it. - http://www.thaidphoto.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=164398&stc=1&d=1175955963

Answer 1

Are you buying or selling - why do you want to know the price?



Is the camera a 124 or a 124G, sometimes there can be a great difference between the camera prices on these two items but there is not enough difference between the cameras to spit.



The G stands for "gold" and means that the contacts on the light meter are gold - big deal.



If you are selling a 124, the best place to do it is Craigslist, KEH will give you nothing for the camera (say about $45 or so) even if it is in good shape and working well. They will offer a bit more for 124Gs. If you are buying, KEH is not the place to get them either, the best place to get one that will work (primarily 124Gs from this source) is Mark Hama at www.markhama.com. He used to be the head of Yashica service in the US and rebuilds them to factory specs. Those will cost in the $325-$400 range, but they come with a guarantee for 6 months.



I have bought Yashica Mat 124Gs from a variety of sources and find that they all need work when you get one. Sticky shutters is the main thing, light meter not working or needing adjustment is the second thing.



If your camera works right, and it is a 124, not a 124G, then you should be getting somewhere between $175-250 depending on how long you have to wait for your price and how bad the buyer wants it. I have seen them sell for $300, but not often.



It is a funny thing, but the Holga phenomenon has brought about a rise in interest in old twin lens cameras and 120 film. When one of these things hits a camera store where I occasionally hang out, it goes quickly now.

Answer 2

I first posted this response to a question yesterday, but I think it's good enough that it warrants repeating. Before I begin the cut and paste response, though, I'd like to add to the above comment about the size and weight of the Mamiya. Not only are they heavier than any other TLR made, they're also significantly larger. You just about won't notice a Rolleiflex hanging from your neck(although everyone else will :) ), while you won't forget that the Mamiya is there. Also, someone above suggested the Rolleicord Vb. I'd pass on the Vb, as the only thing it offers over the Va is a removable finder to allow you to install a prism. Since a prism is more expensive than the camera itself, and adds a whole lot of weight, it wasn't a really popular accessory. The Vb sells for a significant premium over the Va, and really isn't worth the premium. Begin cut and paste To me there's no question about what you should buy- Get a Rolleicord IV, V, or Va, or a Rolleiflex Automat III, IV, MX, or MX-EVS. Cameras from Rollei are an absolute pleasure to use. Once you use one, every Japanese camera will feel like junk-I've never handled anything from Canon, Nikon, Mamiya, Yashica, etc., which has the same glassy smooth operation in the film advance or shutter as the European cameras(including Rollei, Leica, Hassie, etc). The Various Yashica cameras are often suggested, however they feel like a typical Japanese camera, and the ones before the 124/124G have some notorious reliability problems. The 124 and 124G are capable cameras which I would feel comfortable using as a main camera, however in my opinion, they are overpriced. The Rollei cameras I have suggested typically sell for less than the Yashica 124 or 124G. You should be able to pick up any of the suggested Rolleis for under $100. The Mamiya TLRs are alright, however the lenses aren't that great in my experience, and fungus seems to love them. Also, the silver lenses are unreliable and unrepairable, while the black lenses carry a significant price premium. If I needed interchangeable lenses, I'd buy a Hasselbad-they're not much more expensive, the lenses are much better, and they can be readily repaired. In short, buy a Rollei-you won't regret it.

Answer 3

Yashica Mat 124 G

Answer 4

Yashica Mat 124g For Sale

Answer 5

Two recently sold on ebay for $128.00 and $145.00. Another did not sell for the Buy It Now price of $169.00



These prices are typical of what I have seen these particular model cameras selling for over the past several years. It does not seem that the price of this model has been declining as have many analog film cameras particularly the 35mm cameras.



The reason for this, in my opinion, is that it still represents a relatively inexpensive approach to medium format film photography. And the camera has always been something of a collectible item. The twin-lens format in 120 was a popular design and remains a good choice for a beginning medium format photographer.



Medium format SLR cameras (Mamiya, Bronica) will begin at around double the figures quoted above. The better MF SLR cameras (RB Mamiya Series, Hasselblad, Rollie) will begin at around $400-600. and go up from there.



So, the YashicaMat offers a bargain for the beginning medium format photographer.



It was a very ruggedly built camera and older models which have been reasonably cared for will still have a good long life of service left in them.



Hope this helps you make a good choice.



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Answer 8

I don't care much about e-bay, I got burn a few times with them. Check out KEH Used Cameras.

Answer 9

my geuss -peanuts (sign of the times, they are a really cool film mover)





try looking on ebay - current and past auctions