Self timer repair Yahica Electro 35 gs

[andens2]

Bought this camera as one of three (Canonet and Fujica v2, the others) with two faults shutter sticking now fully repaired and a stuck self timer. Self timer is stuck in the top position and will move only slightly. Anyone have any experience of repairing this?

Many thanks,

 

[tomisimpern]

Hi. It's not much help to you, but I'm pretty sure that the self-timers on Electros (and other 30-40 yr old cams) should be left well alone and not used.
If it's in the up (uncocked) position, and the shutter works fine, I would definitely leave it alone. I've seen posters on here have advised actually gluing it there.
On mine, the opposite is true, the ST goes down but will not stay cocked - I'm happy with that.
Even if you're refurbing this to sell, I don't think this would detract from the price.
Cheers, Tony

 

[andens2]

Thanks, Tony will probably take your advice, but it is one of those lilttle annoying things.

 

[tomisimpern]

Hi, yep, i hate having even the smallest glitch on my cams, even stuff that cost me £5...
One thing you should check on these is the Pad of Death (PoD). After shutter fire, you should hear a nice 'clunk' at the start of the wind-on - if it's just a small click then the PoD needs replacing. there are tons of articles on doing this, you just need a bit of patience, and some bravery.
If the PoD is worn away or crumbled to goo, it can affect the metering and shutter speeds can go way out.
Otherwise, these are wicked cams...I have 5 different Yashicas now and love them all...

 

[andens2]

Thanks tony, will check it out on the nexy photo I take.

Cheers,

Andrew

 

[mackigator]

Mark Hama in Atlanta = Yashica repair guy.

I just got to play with a GSN he serviced and it was in remarkable condition.

 

[b1bmsgt]

Absolutely DO NOT USE THE SELF TIMER!!! It is a dead camera waiting to happen!!! If it jams in the cocked position your camera WILL NOT FUNCTION! :bang:

If you really need a self timer, get an external one from ebay that screws into the shutter release button. A much safer alternative. 😀

Russ

 

[andens2]

Thanks guys, I don't think I'll be using the timer.

Cheers

 

[mynameislee2]

Self Timer

Self Timer

Hi,

I've got my GSN open at the moment for POD and shutter problems which I've managed to sort out. While fixing these I kept accidentally moving the self timer which kept getting stuck.

I read on several posts that they do jam and that it's there's the option to remove them from the camera as they are self contained. After looking at the timer with the front stripped off enough to see the timer mechanism it turned out that the timer mechanism was fine but for some reason (which I have yet to work out) the shutter mechanism just doesn't make contact with the timer release adequately.

So, if you go to all the effort of pulling the front of the lens to get down to the timer, take a moment to ponder a possible fix before removal. Oh and if you work out how to fix it let me know 🙄

Have a good on

 

[b1bmsgt]

If the self timer is keeping the shutter from tripping, then there is a problem with it. If you remove the self timer, then it can't interfere with the shutter release in any way. If the shutter still doesn't work after removing the ST, then your problems are a bit more serious...

Russ