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Mr. Shin Yasuhara concluded that the world was in desperate need of a new 35mm film rangefinder. He envisioned a combination of classic style and modern production features all executed with a meticulous attention to detail. With this in mind, he set out to create Yasuhara Ltd. The world's smallest camera maker. In 1998, he presented his first creation, the T981 rangefinder to the world. After a production run of several thousand units, he then introduced the T012 a fixed lens brother with a wide-angle lens and elegant electronic features. Shortly after, Mr. Yasuhara's company folded - as his labor-intensive and exacting production could not compete with the oncoming rival rangefinder products and the never-ending march of digital imaging. These beautiful instruments produced by a true visionary and engineering genius were lost to the world forever. Until today. Through our contacts in Asia, we had the honor of meeting Mr. Yasuhara and purchasing a strictly limited quantity of these deadstock gems. These super-rare cameras are exclusive to Lomography.com, and cannot be purchased anywhere else. Be fast - as once these beauties are sold, there will be no more! Yasuhara Microsite: shop.lomography.com/yasuhara Buy Yasuhara T981: shop.lomography.com/go/?where=shop&pro=ya1 Buy Yasuhara T012: shop.lomography.com/go/?where=shop&pro=ya2 |
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Yasuhara T981 Rangefinder: A truly gorgeous masterpiece, based on Leica's original lens mount specifications. More than just a homage, the T981 pushed the screwmount envelope by offering a top shutter speed of 1/2000, a flash sync of 1/125, and TTL metering three features never seen before in this system. These innovations paired with sturdy brass construction and the brilliant Yasuhara 50/2.8 lens caused a worldwide sensation amongst rangefinder aficionados and the international photographic press. |
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Yasuhara T012 Fixed-Lens Compact: Even more rare than the T981, Mr. Yasuhara's second design only saw several hundred units made before production halted. Boasting TTL-flash, a gorgeous LCD guide screen, and the excellent wide-angle 30/2.8 lens, the T012 has an incredible set of features that cannot be found on any other camera. |
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