Great information man. When I buy a film camera nowadays the first thing I check is the battery compartment, if it uses a battery. I've come across so many great cameras that unfortunately had severe battery damage from old batteries that ruptured.
Great video, thank you! I just picked up a Minolta Hi-Matic GF today and didn't know how to test it. Everything appears to be working, except I forgot to look through the viewfinder at the store and it's all cloudy inside.
What if the camera makes all the right sounds and clicks but it feels like it’s a little slow? For example: my Pentax PC-555 measures instantly when I half press the shutter button to measure exposure and auto focus, but takes a few clicks and definitely more than a few seconds to actually fire
Hey man, I just found the family’s old film cam and tried to put in some double AA’s on it. It does whir but the flash doesn’t seem to work and I read that the Olympus Trip AF 50 has it on by default. Is it still worth buying a film?
Some suggestions: first, make sure the batteries are fresh, and that the battery contacts inside the camera are clean and making full contact with the batteries. Second, when you're test firing the camera, make sure you're in a dark enough environment to where the camera's sensor makes the flash fire; if you're outside, or pointing it out a window, the camera may think it's too bright to fire the flash.
Hey! I have an old camera and it appears that the shutter does NOT work correctly. Do you have any information on how to repair this or is it better to just chuck it? I got it at a garage sale so it’s no big deal. But I’ve been trying to find info on how to repair a stuck shutter and I just can’t find what I need
My fuji dl-80n keeps firing flash with every shot, is something wrong with a light meter? Or because there’s might be no dx coding on the roll? Or is it something else? Please I would really appreciate you help.
Sorry I did not see this comment earlier. No DX on the roll might be the culprit--are you also trying to shoot in daylight? Cameras usually default to ISO 100 when there's no DX coding on the roll--but even at ISO 100 in direct sunlight, the camera would not likely resort to flash. I'd try metering in direct sun to see if the flash still fires; if it still does fire, make sure there's nothing block/obstructing the window cover the meter and autofocus sensors. Outside of that, I don't know what else the problem could be.
nice video!! i still have a doubt, could you guys help me? i just bought an yashica mc 28 and it has automatic flash. when i put the batteries on and shoot, it does not make the click sound but it does rewind the film, should i get worry about it? it looks like it was supposed to click 😭
clicks on those cameras will be barely audible--the shutter is very small and travels a very short distance. Best thing to do is to check to see if the shutter actually opens. Good luck!
Make sure there's no dust or dirt inside the camera, I'd recommend a quick blow from some canned air duster. Very gently, with the tip of a pencil, give the visible gears and teeth inside a little bit of a wiggle, but don't force them to move, just a slight wiggle. Finally, using the palm of your hand, give the camera a gentle tap on the bottom.
Hey man sorry to bug but I recently got a Minolta freedom 2 point and shoot. When I put the batteries in the cameras motor just kept going and it won’t stop I opened the film door and still it keeps going when I close it
These are definitely no-guarantee solutions, but I would try a couple of things: while holding the camera in one hand, give the camera a couple of gentle taps on the bottom with the firm heel part of your palm. Not too hard, about as hard as when you clap. The second: blow out the inside of the camera using canned air/C02, paying attention to any crevices and latches you see around the edges of the open back. What this will potentially do is dislodge any dust or debris and disengages any internal sensors that are causing that camera's sensing mechanisms to think there is a roll present that needs to be re-wound. If none of that works, it's very possible the camera's broken.
@@themikepadua thank you for the reply! I’ll defiantly give it a try. I kinda found out what the problem is but still can’t fix it. It’s doesn’t want to wind the film in to wear I can take a photo.
hi mark. i just got a olympus mju zoom 105. everything is working perfectly fine but except the shutter wont open. when i tried to open the back and check if it has the light like you said. it always turn off whenever i want to open the camera. can you tell me what is problem with the camera ? thank you 😢
those types of cameras often won't allow you to fire if the back is open. Instead of looking through the lens with the back open, close the back, turn off the flash, and look straight through the front of the lens to see if it opens
Hello, I have a Yashica J. I am able to take a picture with the backdoor open but the shutter blades just opens a small hole that exposes little light. Is this a problem and should I be concerned whether my film is getting enough exposure?
Really sorry I didn't reply earlier--yes, that is very normal. That's a leaf style shutter and they aren't always a perfect circle, sometimes there's fewer blades and they don't make a circular shape.
I got a Canon Sure Shot 70 Zoom from 1995. Do you know anyone that does service on these? I've tried Kurt's camera in San Diego CA & Forster's in Salt lake city UT but they turned me down. Anything helps, thanks! 😊
Hello! My Olympus stylus 105 flash won’t work so when the flash mode is on it won’t shoot, just keeps on blinking orange. But when I turn the flash off, it shoots. Any idea? Is the flash really not working anymore?
First thing I suggest is getting a fresh battery. A battery that is partially drained may not be sufficiently charging the capacitor. Also, tryi pulling the battery out of the camera for about 10 minutes. While the battery is out, depress the shutter button a few times and make sure it is traveling all the way up and down, and that is not stuck. After 10 minutes, put the battery back in. If that doesn't work, it could be that the flash is no longer working properly
Just got a pentax espio 90mc. I can shoot it with the backdoor open, but i cant see a thing that rotates after a shot to move the film. Do i have to test it with film?
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Great information man. When I buy a film camera nowadays the first thing I check is the battery compartment, if it uses a battery. I've come across so many great cameras that unfortunately had severe battery damage from old batteries that ruptured.
Great video, thank you! I just picked up a Minolta Hi-Matic GF today and didn't know how to test it. Everything appears to be working, except I forgot to look through the viewfinder at the store and it's all cloudy inside.
this was a great video, very informative and easy to keep up with!
Very helpful. Just dug out my dad's old film camera and i have no idea whert5it worked or not, good thing is it does
I'm glad it helped, thank you for watching!
What if the camera makes all the right sounds and clicks but it feels like it’s a little slow?
For example: my Pentax PC-555 measures instantly when I half press the shutter button to measure exposure and auto focus, but takes a few clicks and definitely more than a few seconds to actually fire
Hey man, I just found the family’s old film cam and tried to put in some double AA’s on it. It does whir but the flash doesn’t seem to work and I read that the Olympus Trip AF 50 has it on by default. Is it still worth buying a film?
Some suggestions: first, make sure the batteries are fresh, and that the battery contacts inside the camera are clean and making full contact with the batteries. Second, when you're test firing the camera, make sure you're in a dark enough environment to where the camera's sensor makes the flash fire; if you're outside, or pointing it out a window, the camera may think it's too bright to fire the flash.
Informational!
Hello , the shutter release button of My yashica ez view camera is stock, how can i fix it ???
same problem, u got any solution ?
Try giving it a gentle bump on the bottom with your palm to see if something engages. Other than that, it's probably just easier to find a new one
Do most 35mm point and shoot shutters work without a film,
I definitely wouldn't say "most," but some. Only way to find out is to try it.
@@themikepadua Then if it didnt work i wouldnt know if it was broken or just a camera that doesnt work without a film
Hey! I have an old camera and it appears that the shutter does NOT work correctly. Do you have any information on how to repair this or is it better to just chuck it? I got it at a garage sale so it’s no big deal. But I’ve been trying to find info on how to repair a stuck shutter and I just can’t find what I need
I should have mentioned it’s a Fuji discovery 1000 zoom panorama
My fuji dl-80n keeps firing flash with every shot, is something wrong with a light meter? Or because there’s might be no dx coding on the roll? Or is it something else? Please I would really appreciate you help.
Sorry I did not see this comment earlier. No DX on the roll might be the culprit--are you also trying to shoot in daylight? Cameras usually default to ISO 100 when there's no DX coding on the roll--but even at ISO 100 in direct sunlight, the camera would not likely resort to flash. I'd try metering in direct sun to see if the flash still fires; if it still does fire, make sure there's nothing block/obstructing the window cover the meter and autofocus sensors. Outside of that, I don't know what else the problem could be.
How to test if the lenses has fungus on this type of cameras?
nice video!! i still have a doubt, could you guys help me? i just bought an yashica mc 28 and it has automatic flash. when i put the batteries on and shoot, it does not make the click sound but it does rewind the film, should i get worry about it? it looks like it was supposed to click 😭
clicks on those cameras will be barely audible--the shutter is very small and travels a very short distance. Best thing to do is to check to see if the shutter actually opens. Good luck!
Hii, my point & shoot camera keeps flashing E tho I already put the film in it, any tips to fix it?
Make sure there's no dust or dirt inside the camera, I'd recommend a quick blow from some canned air duster. Very gently, with the tip of a pencil, give the visible gears and teeth inside a little bit of a wiggle, but don't force them to move, just a slight wiggle. Finally, using the palm of your hand, give the camera a gentle tap on the bottom.
Hey man sorry to bug but I recently got a Minolta freedom 2 point and shoot. When I put the batteries in the cameras motor just kept going and it won’t stop I opened the film door and still it keeps going when I close it
These are definitely no-guarantee solutions, but I would try a couple of things: while holding the camera in one hand, give the camera a couple of gentle taps on the bottom with the firm heel part of your palm. Not too hard, about as hard as when you clap. The second: blow out the inside of the camera using canned air/C02, paying attention to any crevices and latches you see around the edges of the open back. What this will potentially do is dislodge any dust or debris and disengages any internal sensors that are causing that camera's sensing mechanisms to think there is a roll present that needs to be re-wound. If none of that works, it's very possible the camera's broken.
@@themikepadua thank you for the reply! I’ll defiantly give it a try.
I kinda found out what the problem is but still can’t fix it. It’s doesn’t want to wind the film in to wear I can take a photo.
hi mark. i just got a olympus mju zoom 105. everything is working perfectly fine but except the shutter wont open. when i tried to open the back and check if it has the light like you said. it always turn off whenever i want to open the camera. can you tell me what is problem with the camera ? thank you 😢
those types of cameras often won't allow you to fire if the back is open. Instead of looking through the lens with the back open, close the back, turn off the flash, and look straight through the front of the lens to see if it opens
@@themikepadua hi it wont open the shutter :( is it broken? but everything working just fine tho
@@alicenhiv02 It is possible that it's broken--the only way to really tell is to sacrifice a roll of film to see if there are any exposures.
Hello, I have a Yashica J. I am able to take a picture with the backdoor open but the shutter blades just opens a small hole that exposes little light. Is this a problem and should I be concerned whether my film is getting enough exposure?
That's a good sign. That whole should be small and open very quickly.
Hello! I have a spaceland dc10 film camera but idk if it's working and I also don't know where to put the cr2025 battery
Judging from the pictures I've seen of that camera, it looks like it loads from the bottom
My shutter opens on my fujifilm zoom date but it doesn’t open up as a full circle like the one you showed. It’s like an almond shape, is that normal?
Really sorry I didn't reply earlier--yes, that is very normal. That's a leaf style shutter and they aren't always a perfect circle, sometimes there's fewer blades and they don't make a circular shape.
I got a Canon Sure Shot 70 Zoom from 1995. Do you know anyone that does service on these? I've tried Kurt's camera in San Diego CA & Forster's in Salt lake city UT but they turned me down. Anything helps, thanks! 😊
Honestly, you're better off finding another one rather than spending money on that one for repair--it will cost you far less.
Hello! My Olympus stylus 105 flash won’t work so when the flash mode is on it won’t shoot, just keeps on blinking orange. But when I turn the flash off, it shoots. Any idea? Is the flash really not working anymore?
First thing I suggest is getting a fresh battery. A battery that is partially drained may not be sufficiently charging the capacitor. Also, tryi pulling the battery out of the camera for about 10 minutes. While the battery is out, depress the shutter button a few times and make sure it is traveling all the way up and down, and that is not stuck. After 10 minutes, put the battery back in. If that doesn't work, it could be that the flash is no longer working properly
Great simple and easy approaches to buying vintage working cameras without a bunch of fantasy talk.
That's for watching! I hope it was helpful!
Just got a pentax espio 90mc. I can shoot it with the backdoor open, but i cant see a thing that rotates after a shot to move the film. Do i have to test it with film?
On relatively newer cameras like that one, those gears usually don't engage until film is loaded and the door is closed.
@@themikepadua thank you SO MUCH for this video!!!