Is an Electro 35 a good shooter?

[Michael W]

I have the chance to buy an Electro 35 for about $12. It's the model with the word "Electro" in script writing. I already have a GSN and like it very much as a shooter. Just wondering what to expect from the older pre-GSN version.

Thanks,

Michael

 

[Steve Bellayr]

$12...if the camera works...How can you go wrong! Try it and give to us your appraisal. You will now be the expert.

 

[Michael W]

Will the battery from the GSN also work in the Electro 35. Otherwise, I wont be able to test the electronics.

$12...if the camera works...How can you go wrong! Try it and give to us your appraisal. You will now be the expert.

 

[jobo]

Will the battery from the GSN also work in the Electro 35. Otherwise, I wont be able to test the electronics.

Looks like yes:
http://www.yashica-guy.com/document/battery.html

I still have a working mercury battery in mine, wonder how to dispose of it when it runs out...

/J

 

[gavinlg]

As long as the camera works properly, they are excellent and foolproof

 

[btgc]

I also got mine with mercury battery. Can't one just drop mercury cell into dedicated "batteries for recycle" trashcan available in gas stations and large stores ? I can't figure out better place to dump it.

Looks like yes:
http://www.yashica-guy.com/document/battery.html

I still have a working mercury battery in mine, wonder how to dispose of it when it runs out...

/J