Yashica J repair

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I have my father's old Yashica J. One of the aperture blades is out of place (I can see it hanging off). I am not the handiest tool in the box, but I am considering opening it up and seeing if I can fix it. It's not economical to get a pro to repair it, but it is a shame to see this camera out of action.

Is this a tricky job that will end with me destroying the camera completely or an easy fix that I should just get on with?

Suggestions please...

John
 
Check the Yashica RF forum and you'll find one of our members who repairs them. Maybe he'll give you a tip or two.

Good luck!
 
To reach the aperture blades, you would have to remove the entire shutter mechanism, piece by piece. I would never even think of trying it...

Russ
 
This repair can be done, but consider lot of time to be invested. If you have it plus good eyesight, why not if your goal is to revive this particulr camera. You will need donor camera to replace blade if it's damaged....or repair existing one - then results depend on how you will restore it.

If you want user camera, a few bucks will bring you another camera, most probably in better condition.
 
If you want user camera, a few bucks will bring you another camera, most probably in better condition.
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My point exactly. But, if you want to tackle it, by all means give it a whirl.

Best of luck. :bang:

Russ
 
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