retro
Well-known
I found this big boy at a recent camera show for $20. Cosmetics
are near mint, shutter working crisply, lens clean and tight.
But, the battery cover wouldn't budge so I figured there was
battery leakage. The camera had an old Canon RF filter on it
that I figured was nearly worth the price of the camera on its
own. Has a nice case too.
I got it home and pulled the top. There was leakage which some-
one had partly cleaned up but the meter still wouldn't work. A wire
connection at the back of the battery case had been eaten away
by the corrosion. I cleaned up that area and re-soldered it and
the meter came to life. Using alkaline batteries it gives about
1-2/3 stops over exposure. Since I mostly shoot B&W, a dark yellow
or orange filter should about compensate.
It's a hefty beast but I like heavier cameras. Seems to help combat
movement when using marginal shutter speeds. And, man, that lens
is something!
are near mint, shutter working crisply, lens clean and tight.
But, the battery cover wouldn't budge so I figured there was
battery leakage. The camera had an old Canon RF filter on it
that I figured was nearly worth the price of the camera on its
own. Has a nice case too.
I got it home and pulled the top. There was leakage which some-
one had partly cleaned up but the meter still wouldn't work. A wire
connection at the back of the battery case had been eaten away
by the corrosion. I cleaned up that area and re-soldered it and
the meter came to life. Using alkaline batteries it gives about
1-2/3 stops over exposure. Since I mostly shoot B&W, a dark yellow
or orange filter should about compensate.
It's a hefty beast but I like heavier cameras. Seems to help combat
movement when using marginal shutter speeds. And, man, that lens
is something!
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btgc
Veteran
Oh, it even looks so tasty! For $20 I'd grab one, too.
Encinalense
Established
What a beauty! I want all the tasty old Yashicas I can find. Post some photos soon.
raid
Dad Photographer
I bought one for $20 and then sold it for $30.
