Canon QL17 G-III vs Yashica Electro 35 GX Part 3
Samples – Here are some sample images shot with the two cameras as well as with the Pentax K-7. With the K-7 I used the FA 28-70 f4 lens at the 28mm focal length which equates to about 42mm in terms of 35mm film. I could have used the SMC A 28mm but I wanted to have other focal lengths available when I wasn’t taking test shots.
So what did I find. Well they are very close in output, so much so that more difference occurs during scanning and editing than from the actual image capture. However the Yashica did seem to get the exposure better in more cases resulting in cleaner negatives with less grain after processing. This could simply be down to the specific cameras and batteries I have though as the cameras are now undeniably old. So which one would I pick? Well I do really like the ability to shoot manually with the Canon and I do like the flexibility of the shutter on the Yashica, so I have to give them both a place on the shelf. I will definitely be trying some better film in the Yashica and it’s rarity makes it a conversation piece. I have to say that even though I used cheap Kodak 200 I was pleased with the look of the images. It takes some work to get the digital files to have a similar look because not all the differences between colours are equal. I didn’t in this case make any changes to the digital files just for the comparisons.