C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Yashica T Zoom1991
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- fixed
- Years
- 1991–
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/500s
- Meter
- center-weighted-silicon
The Yashica T Zoom is a program-only autofocus compact that extends the Kyocera-era "T" line into zoom territory, fitting a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* lens in place of the fixed Tessar found in the T4 and T5. It was aimed at consumers who wanted the Zeiss badge and the Yashica T pedigree but needed zoom flexibility for travel and family use. Optical performance naturally trails the fixed-lens siblings wide open at the long end, but the Vario-Tessar delivers honest results for its class.
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Kodak Gold 200
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Fuji Superia 400
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Before you buy used
- **Zoom motor failure** - the most common issue; test the full zoom range before buying.
- **AF accuracy** - verify with a test shot at minimum focus distance.
- **Lens element haze** - inspect carefully; the Vario-Tessar is multi-element and haze reduces contrast noticeably.
- **Battery compartment corrosion** from old CR123A cells.
- **LCD fading** on the top panel is cosmetic but common.
- Repair support is limited; treat as a use-and-replace camera.
About this camera
The T-series Zeiss name on a zoom body - convenience over the fixed-lens cult.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Yashica T Zoom use?
- The Yashica T Zoom shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Yashica T Zoom take?
- The Yashica T Zoom uses a 1x CR123A battery.
- What lens mount does the Yashica T Zoom have?
- The Yashica T Zoom uses the fixed mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Yashica T Zoom offer?
- The Yashica T Zoom's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/500s.
- What light meter does the Yashica T Zoom use?
- The Yashica T Zoom meters with center-weighted-silicon.