The Yashica-A is a 6x6cm twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera that uses 120 roll film. It is one of the knob-wind models in Yashica's line of TLR cameras, which were produced as a budget option compared to their crank-advance counterparts. The Yashica-A typically features a basic shutter with a maximum speed of 1/300s, and it does not include a built-in light meter or thumbwheels. It utilizes front-standard focusing, operated by a wheel on the side of the camera body. This model is known for its simplicity and is considered a basic TLR.