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Post by vintageslrs on Jan 13, 2009 19:13:30 GMT -5
Foolishly I recently purchased a Yashica FX-3.
Didn't have anything with the Y/C mount...so knowing better ;D
I bought this FX-3 body only. Subsequently I won on Evilbay a 135mm and a 50mm lens for it.
Now the bad news---the camera shutter release will not trip the shutter and the film advance lever just winds on forever, never reaching a stop. Also the self-timer must be engaged as you can move it down without any resistance. By the way, the seller on Evilbay described it as being in excellent condition with the shutter operating but not able to verify accuracy of speeds---LOL.
So, does anyone here know these cameras? Anyone offer any suggestions? I have not had good luck with Yashicas--with just exception, everyone I have picked up has had problems---but this is the worst.
All suggestions would be appreciated.
thanks
Bob
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Post by John Parry on Jan 13, 2009 20:08:43 GMT -5
Why did you go for the FX3 Bob? The FX1 wasn't a bad camera, but the 2 and 3 moved downmarket. The one you should have gone for from that era is the FR1.
Won't be worth trying to get the FX3 fixed, and probably not worth the trouble of sending it back. See if they'll refund your money and postage and call it quits. Only thing worth looking at is the battery connections, as I think the FX3 wouldn't do anything at all without the battery even on the flash setting - much like the electronic Konicas of the time.
Regards - John
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Post by vintageslrs on Jan 14, 2009 8:35:28 GMT -5
John Parry wrote: Why did you go for the FX3 Bob? The FX1 wasn't a bad camera, but the 2 and 3 moved downmarket. The one you should have gone for from that era is the FR1.
Won't be worth trying to get the FX3 fixed, and probably not worth the trouble of sending it back. See if they'll refund your money and postage and call it quits. Only thing worth looking at is the battery connections, as I think the FX3 wouldn't do anything at all without the battery even on the flash setting - much like the electronic Konicas of the time.
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HI John
I agree with you on several points. Not worth getting fixed. And it does seem like a very cheaply made camera. The seller will not do anything about it. And I have opened a paypal claim but from past experience--I don't expect much good to come of it.
John, you seem to indicate that the FX-3 is battery dependant to operate the shutter. I thought it was mechanical in that aspect. It is the FX-3 not the FX-3 Super or the FX-3 Super 2000--if that makes any difference. Were all of them made by Cosina?
Bob
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Post by nikonbob on Jan 14, 2009 17:27:20 GMT -5
Wish I could help with your FX-3 problem but have to add another vote for the FR-1. I had one once and agree with Stephen that it reminded me of a Contax RTS. At least that is from photos of an RTS. Can anyone say for sure if they were the same?
Bob
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Post by vintageslrs on Jan 14, 2009 18:47:35 GMT -5
A little update....I was able to un-stick the self-timer. But not the shutter release or solve the wind-on problem. I think something is not right in the bars and levers shutter release section in the camera bottom. And the film advance lever feels like it is possibly stripped.  Bob |
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Post by vintageslrs on Jan 14, 2009 19:25:52 GMT -5
And as luck would have it..... the Yashica 135mm lens in the Y/C mount arrived today. Nice shape.
Any members have a working Yashica SLR that uses the Y/C mount---that they want to sell? ;D
Bob
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Post by John Parry on Jan 14, 2009 20:04:07 GMT -5
Stephen
Shows what talking from memory does! I'll check out the FX3 again when I get home.
Bob (Nikon)
I think the FR1 was the first real collaboration with Contax, and it has many of the same features as the RTS. Subsequent high-end models, although similar, left out many of the Contax bells and whistles. Maybe Contax squealed that people were buying the FR1 instead of the RTS!
Bob (Vintage!)
Just had a quick look in my 'alternative' camera stash. Turns out I've got a rather worn MP108 here, with a film in, that I didn't even remember I'd got. The batteries are flat (the wind-on is electrical), so I don't know what state its actually in. I'll put some batteries in and finish the film to see. You can have it if you like, but an eBay special will probably be cheaper than the postage!
Regards - John
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Post by vintageslrs on Jan 14, 2009 22:25:29 GMT -5
I want to thank John, Stephen and Nikon Bob for their interest and their help!  John--I do appreciate the offer. I do not know what an MP 108 is. I'll try to look it up on the net. In the mean time if you'd be so kind to see if it does work, let me know and we'll go from there-thanks. Sounds like I should try to find also an FR-1. Don't know if I can find one cheap...but I'll look. Thanks again everyone! Bob |
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Post by vintageslrs on Jan 15, 2009 9:17:36 GMT -5
I was looking on ebay and Cameta and B&H and Adorama and KEH and the only one that had a Yashica with a Y/C mount that I would consider buying was KEH. It was in their "As Is" section, an FX-2 and just says Condition EX and meter not working (that doesn't bother me) but no photo.
Is the FX-2 a mechanically operated shutter? If so for $19. I may buy that one.
Does that make sense?
Bob
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Post by John Parry on Jan 15, 2009 18:12:26 GMT -5
Bob
Also went on eBay USA and searched for Yashica FR. There are plenty on there. The first FR1 was 130281347730 - do a search on that. That remote switch is worth $20 !
This MP108 uses 4 AAA cells, which explains why they are flat. The FR1 uses a bog-standard 4SR44, but it doesn't have to drive the wind-on - I've a separate winder for that, although I've never used it. MP means multi-program, and to be honest they aren't too highly thought of.
The Y/C lenses are uniformly good though - worth persevering! As Stephen says, they won't work on the Yashica autofocus cameras, which is a pity as the Yashica 230AF is my favourite camera.
Regards - John
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Post by vintageslrs on Jan 15, 2009 18:54:25 GMT -5
Hi John I saw that one last night too. Looks interesting......just not sure I should spend $58. (with shipping). Question is $58. for the FR-1 or $33. for the FX-2.....Hmmm ? Electronic shutter or Mechanical shutter.....?  Bob |
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Post by vintageslrs on Jan 15, 2009 19:06:59 GMT -5
John
I just sent the ebay seller of the FR-1 this note:
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"You say everything works fine.....then you say camera needs a battery. That camera will not operate the shutter without a battery. So, if you do not have a good battery...how can you know "everything" works fine?
I am interested seriously in this SLR but I am afraid of getting burnt again on ebay."
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Good question eh? don't you just love Evilbay?
Bob
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Post by John Parry on Jan 16, 2009 4:48:28 GMT -5
Good question, but I doubt he'll rush out to buy a battery to try it. Why should he? There'll be another mug along in a minute!
Actually the FR-1s are so well built, it's probably worth taking the chance. And if the camera doesn't work, you'll have a great lens and accessory collection to set you up when you finally do connect! Joking aside, I'd probably go for that one at that price. I would compare it favourably with the Konica FC-1 (just so I'm talking your language!).
Regards - John
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Post by vintageslrs on Jan 16, 2009 8:00:54 GMT -5
Gotcha John.....  If it is still there in a little bit....I think I'll take that chance and pray! keep ya posted... Bob |
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Post by vintageslrs on Jan 16, 2009 8:55:38 GMT -5
Well, I go to Ebay to buy that FR-1 and someone beat me to it!
Oh Well...wasn't meant to be.
The search continues.....
Bob
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