derekphan
Member
Hi,
I've just bought a Yashica GSN as my first start into rangefinder area. I have some problem when test this camera when met up with the seller. When I turn to B mode, press the shutter button, but the shutter did not keep open until I release the button. I haven't found the approriate solution for the battery yet, so I still have a doubt that the B mode only work when have battery, isn't it?
Thank you and looking forward to hearing from all of you guys.
Derek Phan.
I've just bought a Yashica GSN as my first start into rangefinder area. I have some problem when test this camera when met up with the seller. When I turn to B mode, press the shutter button, but the shutter did not keep open until I release the button. I haven't found the approriate solution for the battery yet, so I still have a doubt that the B mode only work when have battery, isn't it?
Thank you and looking forward to hearing from all of you guys.
Derek Phan.
colyn
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The camera requires a battery for B or any other mode to work..
Time Freeze
Established
Actually, the shutter will fire at 1/500 sec, at all settings, w/o a battery.
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ErnestoJL
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A cheap battery replacement would be an alkaline PX 28 (6 V) battery wrapped with carton or plastic tubing plus a short spring to ensure contact with the camera contacts.
A better replacement is made the same way, but using silver oxide batteries, which may last a little longer.
CVheers
Ernesto
A better replacement is made the same way, but using silver oxide batteries, which may last a little longer.
CVheers
Ernesto
colyn
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Time Freeze said:
You are correct but....I have found on many Electros the shutter will not open completely with no battery installed but will work fine with battery.
Open the aperture to f/1.7 and while holding the lens pointed at a bright light fire the shutter and see if the blades open completely while looking through the back..
I suspect it is because of the shutter actuating arm that makes and breaks the circuit on the electromagnet not moving to its full opening position without power on it.
colyn
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greyhoundman said:
I just overhauled my Electro 35 Professional and all is working as it should but I had one awhile back that the blades would not open completely with the battery removed but worked fine with it installed. Pics taken with it were properly exposed etc. I didn't take it apart though for cleaning.
BTW: Thanks again for the battery check assembly..
derekphan
Member
Thank so much for all of your replies. After plug the battery inside, my Yashica works really well.
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