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I'm sorry but copying vintage style just for the aesthetic is lame. ]]>Jun 5th 2008 11:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 12:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
I used to shoot with one of the real deal and they were a pretty awesome camera.]]>Jun 6th 2008 3:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
So maybe they are looking at a modern camera maker and copies there "classic" style.]]>Jun 6th 2008 11:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
Sorry for having an opinion? I think it's sad how people will use electronic devices to express a certain fashion sense. I don't see anything wrong with having a gadget that looks aesthetically pleasing, but in this case they are feigning the style of an older film camera which was designed in a certain way in order to accomodate it's film type. Now they just copied the style and stuck digital components inside. Form over function. In other words, it's for someone who wants to shoot digital yet wants to appear to have a 120 film camera. There's no point other than appearance (and square digital photos?) that I can see. Or am I missing something here?]]>Jun 6th 2008 11:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/So Go look learn....

http://www.hasselbladusa.com/

There is a grand world of non automatic digital cameras out there for people how know how the meter themselves and dont want to give that artistic control to a computer that dosn't know anything but contrast.]]>Jun 6th 2008 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 3:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
here's a picture:

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/4232/dsc00688lj1.jpg]]>Jun 5th 2008 11:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 15th 2008 11:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 5th 2008 11:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 12:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
Rolliflex was always the gold standard.

And, no to the poster that said this is a "cheap" Japanese knock off. This camera was a solid camera with a fairly different design than the Rolli's. It was never a knock off.]]>Jun 6th 2008 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/And, no to the poster that said this is a "cheap" Japanese knock off. This camera was a solid camera with a fairly different design than the Rolli's. It was never a knock off."

Umm, I think you should read again. I made no such claim. I said "I bet" not "it is"...

There's a big difference between stating an opinion of belief and making a claim of fact. But you seem to be knowledgeable on the subject of Yashica cameras and I will yield to your assessment. Please, just don't misquote me.]]>Jun 6th 2008 12:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
I think perhaps you were talking about a commenter below me so I apologize for my last comment.]]>Jun 6th 2008 12:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
1 what camera did you use to take picture of the camera
2 The focus doesnt seem wow
3 There is some dirt on the finger nail (ewww)

:P

Okay I'm done
oh you should consider taking to professional cleaner/ fixer. see how much it cost to make it look good (to say the least)]]>Jun 6th 2008 12:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
1) not help

2) not be funny

All in one post. Good work.]]>Jun 6th 2008 12:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 1:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
You should be able to make out the model number yourself though. And, being in possession of a computer and internet access, be able to search on ebay to price it yourself.

I'd say it might be worth $150 to $200 but get a better photo done before trying to sell it.]]>Jun 6th 2008 3:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 10:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
Since when is 1970-1986 not in the 1900's?]]>Jun 6th 2008 8:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
"1900's" means 1900-1909. Just like "the 1920s" means 1920-1929. If you mean "1900-1999" you say "the 20th century".

1900s = 1900-1909
1910s = 1910-1919
1920s = 1920-1929

...you get the picture. Pun intended.
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Just put that in google and you will find out a lot more than you probably want to know.
http://www.williamsphotographic.com/yashica.html

Bottom line, this was the last one Yashica produced. It's a less valued camera than the others because it has a light meter in it that tends not to work anymore - batteries are hard to find.

Ebay had a mint, nearly perfect 124g that went for $150, from a well known camera dealer.

Your camera has a lot of scratches and nicks in the paint. That reduces the value very very quickly. You're also an unknown seller, so if it works or not is always in question for somebody buying. A known camera dealer could be trusted when they say it works perfectly. That equals higher price.

In the day, Yashica came on about the same time as Nikon and Canon as a Japanese camera manufacturer. They were second tier, but still high quality cameras. ]]>Jun 6th 2008 5:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 5th 2008 11:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 5th 2008 11:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
"Crank for 60 seconds and get 5 minutes of picture taking fun!"

Still, it's pretty sweet...except the price.]]>Jun 5th 2008 11:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 5th 2008 11:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 12:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_5033.html]]>Jun 6th 2008 12:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 12:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
Rolleiflexes are not worth thousands of dollars (well, most aren't). I paid just over $500 for mine, a Rolleiflex E, circa 1970s. They are great cameras, when they work....]]>Jun 6th 2008 12:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
Nothing beats developing shots from 120 film. The resolution you get when you enlarge or even scan the film into your digital workflow is amazing.
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You know if minox did a really good job at making this look and feel like a Rolleiflex, I'd say incredibly cool. As it stands, the image lens (the lower one) is tiny - meaning a cheap point and shoot sensor - I would expect a big solid lens and sensor. Turn the crank to advance to the next picture? Pretty lame idea. It just looks bad to me. The thing needs to be rugged and heavy.

It's also like those mini-Minox cameras sold in flight magazines. I think Lufthansa sells them. Way over priced.]]>Jun 6th 2008 12:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 12:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
And I hope you don't _have_ to turn the crack...]]>Jun 6th 2008 1:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 3:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2004/03/05/the-digital-rolleiflex/]]>Jun 6th 2008 3:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/
I want one of these. Bad.]]>Jun 6th 2008 3:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 8:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/minox-rolleiflex-af-5-0-digicam-takes-you-back-way-back/Jun 6th 2008 11:10AM