Wow, you just helped me get my camera running so easily. I'm very grateful for this video, it found me at the perfect time. Thank you so much! I can't wait to see your photos with it :D
Thanks for the Hack. I've just bought an Ebay new in box Hi-matic E and an Ebay Ricoh Elnica 35. Your tip has brought them both to life. Next step. Buy two rolls of film this weekend and give them a go. Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Excellent, glad to hear it. I'm having a bit of trouble with my Hi-Matic - seems the circuit keeps breaking. I'll probably look into a more permanent solution rather than the tin foil. Hopefully yours holds out. Thanks for watching. 😊
Great video. Very helpful. Will definitely try this with the Standard Micronic Ruby SR G430 7 Transistor radio which I ordered online once it arrived. Thanking you from here in the Philippines!
hi robert, would love a followup video on this! I'm considering trying 675 batteries (used for hearing aids) as they deliver 1.4V. Thanks for the tips!
I was going to say this was just like Blue Peter, but Andrew H beat me to it. Looking forward to seeing you use this camera and the results you get with it.
Great video! (Also reminded me of art attack 😅) I managed to get the light on for a split second and then couldn't do anything to get it back again. Oh well maybe I'll try again another day.
Since doing this video, I've had some trouble too - so I'm going to look into a more permanent solution. Perhaps soldering. Hopefully we can get these cameras working again. 😊
Thx for the video... One question Can i just buy one Varta CR1/3N battery and do the same thing with aluminum foil on the other slot? I think this CR1/3N wouldn't even need any modification to fit in there..But I haven't tried it yet
This isn't a battery I'm familiar with, but I just did a quick Google and it looks like it would work, yeah. 2 would be too much voltage, but I think it should work with the foil. Would be interested to hear how you get on. 😊
@@Robert-Bishop In the end, I chose the option of 2x LR44 in one slot and in the other slot a rubber through which I pierced with a metal paperclip so that it touch both contacts...A did it like 2 hours ago and it works perfectly ..It is my first film camera and i bought it for just 30 euros from the auction as "untested and without batteries"...So im pretty happy it actually works ...
Hi I have a question that can my Minolta Himatic F camera shoot without batteries? The battery light check turn off in the middle of my roll so I want to make sure that recently pictures are still fine 😭
please make the testing video soon, i have the minolta Hi-matic E from my father and i want to learn how to use it properly, i think its quite similar to yours also i have a question, do you think that using two 1.4v. batteries will work the same (i think they are even smaller batteries)
I'm theory the batteries should work mostly the same. I've read that you may need to overcompensate by 1 stop to get a similar exposure to using the original batteries. I'm in Germany next week, but I'm hoping to get the video done the week after, and it will go live the week after that. 😊
Something different mate but interesting nonetheless, it's like a mini photography version on "art attack" in a way (" here's one I made earlier "). Hope you're getting over covid bud?, all the best
The aluminum foil seems to be a very inconsistent connector, I had trouble with some 3D printed adapter shells for the batteries since they seemingly had bad contact to. I think I will try to bridge it with a piece of copper wire next. If I shove 4 batteries into the camera the light is bright and easy to read, so I know thats not the issue. They really make us work for these old ass cameras :D
@@Robert-Bishop i will make an exposure series soon with 4 batteries to see how heavy the lightmeter is affected. I will mostly shot in good light conditions so hopefully I can figure out the offset for the ISO and just run with that. I didn't have much success with the wire so far, the contact is always bad.
I found that I had to really compress the foil into a very hard ball. Maybe that could help you too? I've also heard that some people just put 2 more batteries in the other side, but I haven't tried that yet. I will probably make a more permanent soldered solution at some point.
For anyone searching for a battery solution: just shove 4 batteries inside. I couldn't get any working contact with any of the hacks. But using 4 batteries works fine. I shot a whole roll with it and exposure was fine, so don't see any need to worry about the voltage too much
@@leonardchang5578 yes, so a total of 4 batteries in the compartment! They do empty pretty quickly so don't expect them to last for months though, so only pop them in when you plan to shoot :)
Great for the Minolta camera users which gets a good camera up and working again. Really informative Robert as always. 🐕👌
Well it's very specific, I know - but I hope it can help a few people out. Appreciate you giving it a watch anyway John. 😊
Wow, you just helped me get my camera running so easily. I'm very grateful for this video, it found me at the perfect time. Thank you so much! I can't wait to see your photos with it :D
Great, that's exactly why I wanted to make this. Have fun with it - I'll be taking mine out in a few weeks probably. Thanks for watching. 🙂
Thanks for the Hack. I've just bought an Ebay new in box Hi-matic E and an Ebay Ricoh Elnica 35. Your tip has brought them both to life. Next step. Buy two rolls of film this weekend and give them a go. Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Excellent, glad to hear it. I'm having a bit of trouble with my Hi-Matic - seems the circuit keeps breaking. I'll probably look into a more permanent solution rather than the tin foil. Hopefully yours holds out. Thanks for watching. 😊
Great video. Very helpful. Will definitely try this with the Standard Micronic Ruby SR G430 7 Transistor radio which I ordered online once it arrived. Thanking you from here in the Philippines!
Great, I hope it works for you. Thanks for watching. 😊
Done ! And it works. Thanks a lot 😊
Excellent - glad the camera is getting some use. Thanks for watching. 😊
hi robert, would love a followup video on this! I'm considering trying 675 batteries (used for hearing aids) as they deliver 1.4V. Thanks for the tips!
I've had some trouble with mine since this, so once I've diagnosed it, there will be another. Thanks for watching. 😊
I was going to say this was just like Blue Peter, but Andrew H beat me to it. Looking forward to seeing you use this camera and the results you get with it.
Cheers Andrew - yeah I'm hoping I can get some good results with it. Going to try it with some black and white film, I think. Thanks for watching. 😊
Ha ha in true Blue Peter style “here’s one I made earlier “ ! Great hack Robert 👍🏻
Yeah, Blue Peter did pop into my mind when I said that! Thanks for watching Andrew. 😊
Great video! (Also reminded me of art attack 😅) I managed to get the light on for a split second and then couldn't do anything to get it back again. Oh well maybe I'll try again another day.
Since doing this video, I've had some trouble too - so I'm going to look into a more permanent solution. Perhaps soldering. Hopefully we can get these cameras working again. 😊
Thx for the video... One question
Can i just buy one Varta CR1/3N battery and do the same thing with aluminum foil on the other slot?
I think this CR1/3N wouldn't even need any modification to fit in there..But I haven't tried it yet
This isn't a battery I'm familiar with, but I just did a quick Google and it looks like it would work, yeah. 2 would be too much voltage, but I think it should work with the foil. Would be interested to hear how you get on. 😊
@@Robert-Bishop In the end, I chose the option of 2x LR44 in one slot and in the other slot a rubber through which I pierced with a metal paperclip so that it touch both contacts...A did it like 2 hours ago and it works perfectly ..It is my first film camera and i bought it for just 30 euros from the auction as "untested and without batteries"...So im pretty happy it actually works ...
Hi I have a question that can my Minolta Himatic F camera shoot without batteries? The battery light check turn off in the middle of my roll so I want to make sure that recently pictures are still fine 😭
Unfortunately not. The camera won't take photos without a battery - sorry. 🙁
please make the testing video soon, i have the minolta Hi-matic E from my father and i want to learn how to use it properly, i think its quite similar to yours
also i have a question, do you think that using two 1.4v. batteries will work the same (i think they are even smaller batteries)
I'm theory the batteries should work mostly the same. I've read that you may need to overcompensate by 1 stop to get a similar exposure to using the original batteries.
I'm in Germany next week, but I'm hoping to get the video done the week after, and it will go live the week after that. 😊
Hi, i did it and the light works but not the fotometer. How you see the exposure on your viewfinder?
thank you and sorry for my english
In the top right, a red dot will appear if there is a problem. If you don't see the light, you are okay to take the shot.
Cheers! 🍺
Prost! 🍻
Something different mate but interesting nonetheless, it's like a mini photography version on "art attack" in a way (" here's one I made earlier "). Hope you're getting over covid bud?, all the best
Yeah, I just needed half a meter of stick back plastic and some pipe cleaners! Just about getting there with the Covid, thanks mate! 😊
The aluminum foil seems to be a very inconsistent connector, I had trouble with some 3D printed adapter shells for the batteries since they seemingly had bad contact to. I think I will try to bridge it with a piece of copper wire next. If I shove 4 batteries into the camera the light is bright and easy to read, so I know thats not the issue. They really make us work for these old ass cameras :D
Yeah, I've had trouble with it myself, so was thinking of doing something similar. I'd be interested to know how you get on with it. 😊
@@Robert-Bishop i will make an exposure series soon with 4 batteries to see how heavy the lightmeter is affected. I will mostly shot in good light conditions so hopefully I can figure out the offset for the ISO and just run with that. I didn't have much success with the wire so far, the contact is always bad.
I followed this method but the red led is not turning on. What could be the problem ?
I found that I had to really compress the foil into a very hard ball. Maybe that could help you too? I've also heard that some people just put 2 more batteries in the other side, but I haven't tried that yet. I will probably make a more permanent soldered solution at some point.
For anyone searching for a battery solution: just shove 4 batteries inside. I couldn't get any working contact with any of the hacks. But using 4 batteries works fine. I shot a whole roll with it and exposure was fine, so don't see any need to worry about the voltage too much
I also couldn't get my Hi-Matic F to work using Robert's hack but your suggestion worked like a charm. Thank you!!
@@markandrewhoran yay! I'm glad I could help someone :)
So do you mean to use it with 2xlr44 on each side? I’m about to pick up Hi-Matic E.
@@leonardchang5578 yes, so a total of 4 batteries in the compartment! They do empty pretty quickly so don't expect them to last for months though, so only pop them in when you plan to shoot :)