Post by daveinpasadena on Mar 8, 2008 1:05:24 GMT -5
This is a Yashica J-3, a very light, nice looking and handling M42 classic SLR.
Evaluation ...
Film transport: Smooth and positive
Shutter: Working at all speeds with with apparently correct speeds and no evidence for tapering
Film counter: Counts two frames for every advance of the shutter -- annoying, but can be lived with (the film counter can be reset with a use settable thumbwheel)
Viewfinder: Clean
Meter: Active on both settings. I don't know the accuracy since I don't have a Wein cell. Has potential is about all I can say!
Body: Good shape for it's age -- minor scratches and nicks
Self timer: Lever missing - could substitute from another body
Light seals: Need attention as usual
Here's a link to the manual:
www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica...ashica_j-3.htm
Price: $15 plus shipping
I have a well worn matching case that fits its (not shown).
PayPal, check, or money order. Thanks, David
Evaluation ...
Film transport: Smooth and positive
Shutter: Working at all speeds with with apparently correct speeds and no evidence for tapering
Film counter: Counts two frames for every advance of the shutter -- annoying, but can be lived with (the film counter can be reset with a use settable thumbwheel)
Viewfinder: Clean
Meter: Active on both settings. I don't know the accuracy since I don't have a Wein cell. Has potential is about all I can say!
Body: Good shape for it's age -- minor scratches and nicks
Self timer: Lever missing - could substitute from another body
Light seals: Need attention as usual
Here's a link to the manual:
www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica...ashica_j-3.htm
Price: $15 plus shipping
I have a well worn matching case that fits its (not shown).
PayPal, check, or money order. Thanks, David
