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Roger
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 08:34 pm: | 
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This is my ever first venture into "Classic" cameras. I have just acquired this Yashica but I can not open the film chamber as the slide lock release button appears to be 'disconnected.'
I have no tools and no experience what so ever of camera repair . . . and certainly no technical knowledge of this camera.
I live in Birmingham UK - where can I get help and assistance? Who can, or may be able to, offer me a repair? |
Dan Mitchell
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 12:42 am: |
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If I remember correctly, this is just like the Lynx 5000. You slide the button forward and then press down. Sometimes the light seal foam has deteriorated to the point that the back won't pop open. You may have to give it a little help by gently pulling up on the back. Replacing the light seals will fix that problem.
If the release button really is disconnected, you can remove the bottom cover and press the release latch directly. |
roger
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 09:36 pm: |
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No, you got it in one!
It was the small matter of pressing after moving - rather than before.
Thanks Dan.
Can I ask another?
Is the light meter adjustable?
It appears to read consistently low - compared to my Weston. Could be the cell of course and I can do a 'work around' by compensating on the ASA setting. Just nice to have everything right . . . you know, just like life! |
Dan Mitchell
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 10:22 am: |
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There is a small adjustment ability by removing the front lens, loosening some screws and turning the resistor strip a little. But this is only for fine tuning and can't make a big change.
Most likely the selenium cell has lost some capacity. Other than replacing the cell, there's not much else to do. Adjusting the ASA is a good compromise, but check the meter over a wide light range to see if it's still accurate. |
