Yashica Mat-EM
Electric eye meets medium format — automatic exposure arrives.
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Specifications
| Taking Lens | Yashinon 80mm f/3.5 |
| Viewing Lens | Yashinon 80mm f/2.8 |
| Lens Elements | 4 |
| Shutter | Copal SV |
| Shutter Speeds | 1s - 1/500s + B |
| Light Meter | CdS coupled |
| Filter Mount | Bay I |
| Focusing | Crank advance |
- First CdS metered Yashica-Mat
- Semi-automatic exposure
- Match-needle metering
History
The Mat-EM featured Yashica's 'Electric Eye' automatic exposure system, a forward-thinking addition that presaged the automation wave that would later sweep through photography. The selenium meter controlled shutter speeds automatically.
Innovations
- Automatic exposure
- Electric Eye system
Collector Notes
Upgraded Mat-LM with modern CdS meter replacing selenium cell.
Current Market Prices (USD)
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Poor | $50 – $90 |
| Average | $90 – $140 |
| Good | $140 – $200 |
| Excellent | $200 – $280 |
| Mint | $280 – $380 |
Source: eBay 2024
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