The Yashica Electro 35 is a classic rangefinder from the late 1960s, notable for being one of the first cameras with an electronic, stepless automatic exposure system. It uses a leaf-shutter, aperture-priority auto exposure design paired with a fast 45mm f/1.7 lens, making it a favorite for low-light and available-light shooting. The series was hugely popular and produced in many variants (G, GS, GSN, GX, CC, etc.), and remains a well-regarded entry point into rangefinder film photography for its combination of a bright lens and simple operation.

The Electro 35 is known for its blinking LED indicators in the viewfinder that warn of over- or under-exposure, and for its electronic leaf shutter that relies on a battery to fire. It has a reputation for being sturdy but prone to a common sticky shutter blade issue that needs occasional servicing.