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Post by dennis5000 on Feb 20, 2014 13:59:08 GMT -5
Hello I have a chance to get a Yashica 35 GT for free. I have not seen the camera in person. The pictures of it look nice and comes with oringinal case. The person who has it now don't even know how to use it or if it works. I was looking for a rangefinder. Can anyone tell me if this is worth getting? Also what battery can I use in them now? Thank you.
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Post by camerastoomany on Feb 21, 2014 9:08:44 GMT -5
Nobody is rushing to answer so I will cease my lurker activities and do so.
The GT is one of a number of cameras in Yashica's electro 35 series, all of which are similar until you come to the GL and GX, which are upgrades. They all, I think, have the same lens and it is excellent. The camera will work without a battery, but only with 1/500 shutter speed. At least it is an indication of whether or not you are looking at a working camera.
Adapters to take an LR44 (?) battery are available online or you can easily make your own with cardboard and kitchen foil (The battery on its own is too short).
I do have one and can recommend it.
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Post by dennis5000 on Feb 21, 2014 10:15:29 GMT -5
Thank you very much camerastoomany. I got it last night and it's being mail to me. I found out they made two Yashica Electro 35 GT models. The 1969-70 has ISO setings 12-500 and the 1970-73 has 25-1000 ISO. The one I got I the 1969-70 model. I will let everyone know if it works. I am glad you recommended it.
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Post by philbirch on Feb 21, 2014 10:46:42 GMT -5
The forum can be a little slow at times so be patient if you are asking questions. They are a nice bunch here and will always give friendly and good advice. The camera is a very good camera the lens is superb. I have one mounted for my NEX from a broken camera and it is sharp and fast. Nice!. The battery is a mercury type and is not available any more. But there are a couple of solutions out there. You can get a battery adapter from the 'yashicaguy' or put a couple of 3 volters in it. Thus is what I have in mine (the GT is just a black GS) 1x CR123 and a Duracell DL1/3N. Both fit and give the correct voltage. Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted#TTP
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Post by dennis5000 on Feb 21, 2014 13:40:02 GMT -5
Thank you (philbirch) for the information. It was on a bidding site and I had to get it before time ran out. From what you have told me I made a good choice. Thanks for the battery information I got some CR123's. I thought I could stop at one old camera. Now I'm getting more. I can't stop!
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Post by philbirch on Feb 21, 2014 16:58:41 GMT -5
Thank you (philbirch) for the information. It was on a bidding site and I had to get it before time ran out. From what you have told me I made a good choice. Thanks for the battery information I got some CR123's. I thought I could stop at one old camera. Now I'm getting more. I can't stop! I hope the camera works. There are a number of things that can go wrong with the old Electros. The electronics are old fashioned resistor and capacitor type. No IC's!. But there are plenty of repair tutorials online. Here are my favourites : www.yashica-guy.com/document/repair.htmlphoto.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00X19k
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Post by melek on Feb 21, 2014 21:28:58 GMT -5
As I recall, I soldered a light spring to the battery cap and used two lithium CR2 batteries. I have another Electro on the way, and I'll probably do the conversion for this one, too.
It only took a couple of minutes to do this.
I've also built battery sleeves, using the sides of a plastic milk container (washed, of course).
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Post by dennis5000 on Feb 21, 2014 22:43:41 GMT -5
I thank you all for the great information. I will be happy to give the cameras condition once I get it. My fingers are crossed on this one.
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Post by dennis5000 on Mar 24, 2014 14:08:22 GMT -5
Yashica Electro 35 Update
This camera makes a nice paper weight. The electronics are shot because of corrosion. The battery cap it self was even corroded. A good thing is that the camera works in defalt mode , 1/500 shutter speed. The black paint looks almost new. The lens is clean and clear of fungus. Giving it a test with a roll of film. Defalt mode , 1/500 shutter speed. Over all it's still a nice camera. Hope to find one soon that works.
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Post by philbirch on Mar 24, 2014 17:42:33 GMT -5
I'm sorry the electronics are bad - I said they were the old style electronics. Maybe they can be repaired but it would be easier to buy a 'new' one. The lens can be taken off and used on a mirrorless system camera think NEX or micro four thirds. If you are in the UK I'd gladly take it off your hands.
Look at the many other fine rangefinders made in the 70's. Olympus, Canon and Minolta made some beauties. Usually a bit more reliable and a little smaller.
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