Camera · Rangefinder
Yashica Electro 35 GSN / GTN
1973-1987
Discontinued35mmBeginnerIntermediate
Low light photography
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Fixed lens
- Metering
- Not confirmed
- Shutter
- 1/500 (electronically controlled)
- Battery
- 5.6V mercury PX32/E164 (no longer made); 4LR44/4SR44 with a spacer adapter
- Weight
- 750g
Max speed
Best for
- Low light photography
- Street photography
- Affordable rangefinder experience
Features
- 45mm f/1.7 Color Yashinon DX lens
- Aperture-priority AE
- Coupled rangefinder
- Over/under exposure warnings
- Hot shoe
- Self-timer
Limitations
- Heavy and bulky
- Battery required for shutter
- No manual shutter speeds
- Slow flash sync speed
Common issues to check
- Pad of Death (decaying foam spacer in the shutter release mechanism)
- Battery conversion needed
- Rangefinder misalignment
- Sticky shutter
- Lens fungus
Buying guide
The GSN (silver) and GTN (black) are later Electro 35 variants with a hot shoe and a 45mm f/1.7 Color Yashinon DX lens. Check for the decaying shutter-release pad (a known fault) and test aperture-priority at various settings. Battery conversion may be needed as the original mercury cells are discontinued.
Pricing
- Typical range
- £60 - £140
- Excellent condition
- ~£180
Indicative, no dated source.
Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.
Specifications
| Format | 35mm |
| Years produced | 1973-1987 |
| Mount | Fixed lens |
| Shutter type | Leaf |
| Shutter speeds | 30s - 1/500 (electronically controlled) |
| Flash sync | 1/30 |
| Metering | Not confirmed |
| Battery required | Yes (5.6V mercury PX32/E164 (no longer made); 4LR44/4SR44 with a spacer adapter) |
| Weight | 750g |
| Dimensions | 140 x 84 x 73.5mm |