raid
Dad Photographer
Hi,
Has anyone here fixed the stuck shutter in a Yashica Lynx 14E? I have a camera that looks like new, but the shutter does not open. I also need a battery for the meter.
Has anyone here fixed the stuck shutter in a Yashica Lynx 14E? I have a camera that looks like new, but the shutter does not open. I also need a battery for the meter.
btgc
Veteran
Basically it's a Copal shutter, not much different from shutter on Lynx 5000 or Konica Auto S2 or similar. If person is able to CLA Copal shutter it will do your Lynx. Most of times blades stick each to other and have to be cleaned one by one.
Can't say about battery (don't have any of E models) but in experience that old meters aren't too exact to trust them. But some people say they are OK. Lynxes have carbon tracks in lens barrel changing resistance in circuit and are weak link besides cell.
Who works on Lynxes this days? Mark Hama (isn't he retired?)? Russ@camerarefurb? Good luck reviving your Lynx, these are great cameras.
raid
Dad Photographer
Thank you for the tips. I will look a repairman who has worked on the Lynx.
It is info@camerfurb.com. They seem to be specializing in Yashica cameras, and they even have a battery adapter for $4.95.
It is info@camerfurb.com. They seem to be specializing in Yashica cameras, and they even have a battery adapter for $4.95.
Austintatious
Well-known
Raid,
Russ at Camera Refurb has done three Yashicas for me including a Lynx 5000. His work is top notch at a fair price.
Charles
Russ at Camera Refurb has done three Yashicas for me including a Lynx 5000. His work is top notch at a fair price.
Charles
raid
Dad Photographer
Thanks for your input. I will go with Russ, and I am waiting for him to reply.
teamsc10190
Established
Lynx 14e Battery
Lynx 14e Battery
Raid,
Strangely the original mercury battery for the Lynx 14e is still available in an alkaline variant. The original mercury cell battery was an E640 (two batteries needed). The alkaline equivalent is a PC640A. You can buy them here: http://24hourbatteries.com/shop/pc640abattery__424.html
Yashica's wonderful 7 element, 5-group high quality lens is optimized for available light shooting. You'll never missing having a hot shoe because you won't need a flash. The only downside to this great lens is that it's easy to flare. I use a Cannon 60mm clamp-on hood.
Enjoy the camera!
Lynx 14e Battery
Raid,
Strangely the original mercury battery for the Lynx 14e is still available in an alkaline variant. The original mercury cell battery was an E640 (two batteries needed). The alkaline equivalent is a PC640A. You can buy them here: http://24hourbatteries.com/shop/pc640abattery__424.html
Yashica's wonderful 7 element, 5-group high quality lens is optimized for available light shooting. You'll never missing having a hot shoe because you won't need a flash. The only downside to this great lens is that it's easy to flare. I use a Cannon 60mm clamp-on hood.
Enjoy the camera!
raid
Dad Photographer
I have more than one Canon 60mm clamp on hoods. Thanks for the tip. As for the batteries, the peope at camerarefurb sell an adapter for $4.95, and I may get the cameta repaired there too.
raid
Dad Photographer
Russ will do a complete CLA for $59 plus $12 shipping. The camera will be completely repaired.