Yashica Mat-LM
The first metered Yashica-Mat — selenium-powered exposure guidance.
Specifications
| Taking Lens | Yashinon 80mm f/3.5 |
| Viewing Lens | Yashinon 80mm f/2.8 |
| Lens Elements | 4 |
| Shutter | Copal MXV |
| Shutter Speeds | 1s - 1/500s + B |
| Light Meter | Selenium (uncoupled) |
| Filter Mount | Bay I |
| Focusing | Crank advance |
- First metered Yashica-Mat
- Selenium light meter
- Crank film advance
- LV (Light Value) scale
History
Adding a selenium light meter to the Yashica-Mat design, the LM model freed photographers from carrying a separate meter. The uncoupled selenium cell doesn't require batteries and still works on many surviving examples today.
Innovations
- Selenium light meter
- LV (Light Value) scale
Collector Notes
Added selenium meter to the Yashica-Mat design. Check meter for accuracy.
Current Market Prices (USD)
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Poor | $40 – $80 |
| Average | $80 – $130 |
| Good | $130 – $180 |
| Excellent | $180 – $250 |
| Mint | $250 – $350 |
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