Shutter not working/metering strange???

[tom_patrick]

Hi

Just received my 35CC today. Its gorgeous I didn't expect it to be so beautiful!

BUT - the metering seems strange...

There is only a very small space between not being not depressed and releasing the shutter that meters. And the space it meters is different for over and under exposed.

For example, if a shot is overexposed I have to press the shutter around 1/4 down and even then it is a very small flash of a red arrow. Its like i have to 'find' it. Then when i underexpose, i have to press down about 3/4, and this is easier to see and 'find'.

What's more, to release the shutter to make an exposure i have to push right to the bottom, and press in, which makes it difficult to keep the camera still.

Is this normal? It doesn't seem to be from what i have read, and after using cheaper and far less quality RFs it seems a little strange??

Thanks for any help!

 

[Frontman]

The meter lights on the Yashica Electros are often a little flickery, and sometimes you can even hear a buzzing sound when they come on, but this doesn't usually interfere with the operation of the shutter. As for the shutter button issue, that is a little strange, but normally the button has to be nearly fully depressed for the shutter to trip. If the camera hasn't been used much, try dry firing it a bit to loosen things up.

 

[tom_patrick]

Thanks for your reply.

The camera is definitely well used. Seems to need pressing too much, nevermind.

Thanks again!