Yashica Electro 35 help

[colyn]

I picked up a Yashica Electro 35 Professional that is in excellent working condition. (3 rolls through it with excellent results) except that when the shutter is set to B the shutter will only close if the dial is moved back to the auto setting.

I don't think the POD is the problem since I replaced it with a new one made to Yashica-Guy's specs and it was doing it before POD replacement.

Any suggestions??

 

[Brennotdan]

There is a sort of lock around the release that can cause it to stay down after you press it. Which can actually be handy for long exposures if you forget a cable, but I'm not sure if this is what it is for.

 

[colyn]

The release is working fine. I'm wondering if it is a electrical contact issue.

 

[b1bmsgt]

There is a sort of lock around the release that can cause it to stay down after you press it. Which can actually be handy for long exposures if you forget a cable, but I'm not sure if this is what it is for.

Actually, the lock is there to prevent the button from being depressed accidentally.

I'm wondering if it is a electrical contact issue.

Sounds like it is. If the POD that you installed is not the proper size, it could account for this problem as the electrical contacts won't move to their proper positions. Do you get the fabled "clunk" when you start to wind the film after an exposure? If not, it would be an indicator that the POD may be the cause. Alternatively, it might just need a mechanical adjustment to allow the shutter rod to latch at the bottom of it's travel. No way to be sure without looking at it, but I hope this helps to move you the right direction.

Russ

 

[colyn]

Sounds like it is. If the POD that you installed is not the proper size, it could account for this problem as the electrical contacts won't move to their proper positions. Do you get the fabled "clunk" when you start to wind the film after an exposure? If not, it would be an indicator that the POD may be the cause. Alternatively, it might just need a mechanical adjustment to allow the shutter rod to latch at the bottom of it's travel. No way to be sure without looking at it, but I hope this helps to move you the right direction.

Russ

I got the problem fixed today. Wasn't the POD though. Had to adjust the shutter rod..

 

[colyn]

Here's a shot of my newest Yashica Professional. Now if anybody has the original battery check assembly with the button and light in one?? This one has the newer style..