reala_fan
Well-known
I am finally going to do it....
I am packaging up my Yashica GX to send to Mark Hama in Georgia.
My GX looks almost new, but alas, does not respond to battery power.
I can get the counter back light to glow but no AUTO operation.
Mark has promised to make it 'as new' for $150.00 and two weeks time.
I have been meaning to get this camera to him for about a year.
Then I came across some night images on Flickr taken with the GX,
the images were fantastically sharp.
I hope my example is that sharp, too.
Cheers...
I am packaging up my Yashica GX to send to Mark Hama in Georgia.
My GX looks almost new, but alas, does not respond to battery power.
I can get the counter back light to glow but no AUTO operation.
Mark has promised to make it 'as new' for $150.00 and two weeks time.
I have been meaning to get this camera to him for about a year.
Then I came across some night images on Flickr taken with the GX,
the images were fantastically sharp.
I hope my example is that sharp, too.
Cheers...
Bill58
Native Texan
Good luck! He didn't do what I asked him to do w/ my Lynx--dark and almost invisible yellow RF patch. Needless to say, was disappointed.
The GX is a fine camera.
The GX is a fine camera.
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reala_fan
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matt_s
Established
GX and Hama
GX and Hama
I sent my GX to Hama about 6 months ago. It was also in very good shape to begin with- but had battery issues. When I got the camera back it worked perfectly and even smelled like a brand new GX! It works perfectly now and I have been very happy (fast turn around time too).
Matt
GX and Hama
I sent my GX to Hama about 6 months ago. It was also in very good shape to begin with- but had battery issues. When I got the camera back it worked perfectly and even smelled like a brand new GX! It works perfectly now and I have been very happy (fast turn around time too).
Matt
Bill58
Native Texan
About 2 years ago, as recall. It was the main reason I sent it to him and I specifically asked that this be done along w/ the CLA. My Lynx's RF patch was so faint, it rendered it unusable in low light light--the Lynx's raison d'être. A tech person here properly fixed the patch for pennies. Live and learn.........
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reala_fan
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Well, everyone says he took a bad spell about two years ago. Sorry he didn't complete your repair properly.
I am still going to send mine, and hope for Matt's outcome.
Appreciate
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eliemarga
Member
I email mark asking about a complete overhaul for my yashica D and 2 weeks has passed and no reply till now...maybe he's busy, maybe lazy 
reala_fan
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I email mark asking about a complete overhaul for my yashica D and 2 weeks has passed and no reply till now...maybe he's busy, maybe lazy
He answered my emails about the GX the same day!!
Bill58
Native Texan
reala_fan
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matt_s
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good luck...
good luck...
and let us know how she turns out.
a photo of mine (about 20 rolls later...)
And some (more) images taken with her: I really need to start scanning some newer images.
good luck...
and let us know how she turns out.
a photo of mine (about 20 rolls later...)
And some (more) images taken with her: I really need to start scanning some newer images.
mark-b
Well-known
If it's not too late, did you get a price quote from www.camerarefurb.com? He might be able to work on it.
remegius
Well-known
As he has always done mine. Don't worry about it. He has done three cameras for me and I have yet to have anything to complain about. A MG -1 is on the way back to me now. I sent it to him ten days ago!
Cheers...
Rem
reala_fan
Well-known
It was already sent to Camera Refurb. Russ looked at it and said that the problem was electrical (not mechanical) and he had no parts. Suggested I send it to Hama.
Package is gone - on it's way to Hama.
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reala_fan
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reala_fan
Well-known
Appreciate Matt and love the samples you posted...they look great.
My GX is silver.
Love your black example....pretty!!
ItsReallyDarren
That's really me
I've had Mark service a Yashica TLR for me before. Emails didn't seem to get anywhere, one phone call and I got to speak with him. I think he prefers phone contact over email.
ChrisN
Striving
That's unfortunate. Maybe, if he's recovered enough, he could send me either my Canon P camera I sent for repair, or the money I paid him.