Yashica IC 14e problem

[teardrop rock]

I just bought it a while ago and I have 1 problem. i can't get the battery compartment cover off. there is no visible battery leak from the outside. can you suggest some methods to free the cap? serial no. is 0032468 japan. thanks

 

[ruben]

Hi teardrop rock,
May I ask what ways have you already tryied, so I can eliminate them from the list ?

Cheers,
Ruben

 

[teardrop rock]

hi Ruben! well i've tried using a piece of rubber. i never tried anything special aside from that. by tha way, we have the same name cheers

 

[teardrop rock]

everything is working fine and all i need to replace is the light seals and the battery (if i can work this out).

 

[BigSteveG]

great camera....I love mine....good luck with it

 

[Abbazz]

I just bought it a while ago and I have 1 problem. i can't get the battery compartment cover off. there is no visible battery leak from the outside. can you suggest some methods to free the cap? serial no. is 0032468 japan. thanks

Maybe you have already read this but, if not, it might help:
http://www.yashica-guy.com/document/lynxfix.html

Cheers!

Abbazz

 

[teardrop rock]

great camera....I love mine....good luck with it

oh yes! as soon as i replace the light seals it going to be fun time.

 

[teardrop rock]

Thanks Abbazz! you've been a great help. i'm going to buy now an adjustable snap ring pliers. thank you guys for you time

 

[NickTrop]

Great camera...

Avoid temptation to shoot wide-open (unless going for shallow DOF effects) like most 1.4's this does best between f2.0/f2.8 and F4, it's "sweet spot" where you get good contrast and sharpness and a nice shallow DOF with close-up subjects.

Tomioka optical may not have had the reputation of the Nikons, Leicas, Canons, or even the Pentaxes of the world, but they sure knew how to make a really good, fast lens in the 45-55 focal length.

Have fun with you Lynx. A personal fave, and use a lenshood - manditory - outdoors, and/or shoot with the sun behind you if you can.

 

[Abbazz]

Thanks Abbazz! you've been a great help.

You're very welcome. Glad I could help.

Good luck with your repair, the Lynx is worth it!

Cheers!

Abbazz

 

[teardrop rock]

thanks NickTrop for the tips ! you hit my sweet spot

 

[teardrop rock]

well guys, something is preventing me to remove the top cover. i've removed already the advance lever and rewind crank and the 2 screws. something is keeping it from coming off. signs of corrosion inside. the white wire is already detached, oxidation ate it up! i'm not going any further this time.

i guess i'm going to use the Lynx without it's meter. much more interesting, eh?

 

[teardrop rock]

finally got the top plate off. it was the battery that was blocking it.