Kingston
Member
I just received my Yashica Electro 35 CC from the bay where the seller said it was in perfect working condition. I'm quite excited about it but I noticed an issue.
I have no problem focusing through the rangefinder but it always appear slightly double vertically when I look through the finder.
Here are my questions:
1. What is the name of this problem? A vertical misalignment? Is it common?
2. Does it have any impact on the quality of pictures?
3. Is there a quick fix for that?
Thank you for your answers!
I have no problem focusing through the rangefinder but it always appear slightly double vertically when I look through the finder.
Here are my questions:
1. What is the name of this problem? A vertical misalignment? Is it common?
2. Does it have any impact on the quality of pictures?
3. Is there a quick fix for that?
Thank you for your answers!
Frontman
Well-known
The fix is very easy. Remove the battery cap, and just inside to the left you will see a small slotted screw. This screw is used to adjust the vertical alignment. Use a small screwdriver and turn te screw slightly. If the image improves. you are turning the correct way, if it gets worse, turn the screw the opposite way. If you have a small screwdriver, the adjustment should take no more than a minute.
Kingston
Member
Thanks, the screw is very small indeed and hard to reach I'd have to get a small screwdriver.
In the meantime, does it have any impact on the quality of the pictures taken? (apart from the fact that it makes it harder to focus well)
In the meantime, does it have any impact on the quality of the pictures taken? (apart from the fact that it makes it harder to focus well)
Noll
Well-known
Thank you, Frontman. This is a wonderful bit of help - I had no idea it was such a simple fix that I just left mine be out of fear of making it worse.
To the OP, if you plan on keeping and using old cameras, I highly recommend getting yourself a tiny screwdriver set like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-S605-Jewelers-Screwdriver/dp/B00004T7U8
I use mine all the time.
Kingston
Member
Thanks, I used to have such screwdrivers back home but I am abroad now, I will try to find a similar set in local stores next week and let you know if I manage to fix it!
Frontman
Well-known
The verticle alignment will have no effect on the photos. The CC has a rather wide angle lens with a lot of depth of field. The horizontal alignment is more important, but not critical unless you are shooting wide open at the minimum focusing distance. A micro screwdiver kit from a dollar store (100 yen shop here in Japan) is adequate for the job.
Kingston
Member
Thank you Frontman.
Another question: I noticed the lens is a bit shaky. Actually the shoe is in bad shape so I guess the camera received a shock at some point which might also explain the vertical misalignment.
Is there a source of concern and/or a fix for the lens moving a little?
Another question: I noticed the lens is a bit shaky. Actually the shoe is in bad shape so I guess the camera received a shock at some point which might also explain the vertical misalignment.
Is there a source of concern and/or a fix for the lens moving a little?
Frontman
Well-known
A little play in the lens is not a big deal. If it is the front half of the lens which is loose, the screws which hold the aperture assembly my be a little loose. This won't affect the photos. If the entire lens assembly is loose, the repair is a little more complicated. Shoot some film with the camera, if the results are good, don't worry about it. If they aren't, then it might need some repair.
Kingston
Member
I managed to fix the vertical misalignment with your method, thank you Frontman. I'll not bother about the lens wobble and hope the results will be good.