The Yashica-C is a 6x6cm twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera that is part of Yashica's knob-wind series of cameras. These models were designed as a budget line, retaining many features of the earliest Yashica models. The Yashica-C, like most knob-wind models, features a basic shutter with a maximum speed of 1/300s, lacks a thumbwheel and a built-in meter, and uses fairly basic Tessar lenses. It utilizes front-standard focusing, operated by a wheel on the side of the camera body.