Hi! The battery died in this camera while the film is still on (6 shots used). And now it started back at one and even if I click for a photo, it says 'h3' and doesnt capture the photo. I'm worried I wont be able to use my camera and waste the remaining film. How can I go about this?
Thanks for the vid!! Quick q - the zoom in/out buttons on my camera fell out and there;s a piece of tape covering up the hole it left. Any suggestions on how to replace with items I have at home or is that stupid lol
I would think the buttons are just contact pads so anything that conducts electricity could be used. I am not sure what it looks like under them but try using a piece of wire or a metal tool or aluminum foil to contact the exposed metal on the PCB. If that works you can probably find something that you could put in there to push.
@@TAMAdventures Thanks! That is ridiculously helpful. I mean, sucks that we both have broken cameras, but now I don't have to bang my head against the wall trying to figure it out.
Hi @isiahboi, it could be either of 2 problems the IR receiver on the camera or the IR remote. If it's the receiver on the camera there's probably no hope in fixing it. Luckily the camera has 2 IR receivers one in the front and one in the back so try turning it around and seeing if you can get it to work. If that doesn't work, make sure the battery you put in the remote isn't dead and that you properly aligned the contacts so that they're not shorting. For example, make sure the piece of metal that touches the side of the battery doesn't go under it (see 4:37) this process is a little difficult. You can test the remote without the panels to make it a little easier just make sure to apply enough pressure to the battery. If that doesn't fix it either check the IR remote circuit board to see if there's anything that isn't supposed to be there like extra solder, loose parts, or water damage.
This video is literally the only proper tutorial video of this camera. Thank you so much definitely a big help!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
just got this camera as my first film camera, this was very helpful. thank you!
I stick small screws on a piece tape to keep from losing
Thank you for the tip!
I have this camera but am not able to take front facing photos, selfie style the button just won’t take?
Hi! The battery died in this camera while the film is still on (6 shots used). And now it started back at one and even if I click for a photo, it says 'h3' and doesnt capture the photo. I'm worried I wont be able to use my camera and waste the remaining film. How can I go about this?
Hi! I have this camera but I can't remove an old film roll. Any idea what could be the problem?
Thanks for the vid!! Quick q - the zoom in/out buttons on my camera fell out and there;s a piece of tape covering up the hole it left. Any suggestions on how to replace with items I have at home or is that stupid lol
I would think the buttons are just contact pads so anything that conducts electricity could be used. I am not sure what it looks like under them but try using a piece of wire or a metal tool or aluminum foil to contact the exposed metal on the PCB. If that works you can probably find something that you could put in there to push.
When you try to release the shutter with no film, does the display show H3? Trying to figure out if mine is busted without wasting film.
Yes I put film in it without realizing what it meant. Apparently it means there is an issue with the shutter, so I couldn't ever get it to work.
@@TAMAdventures Thanks! That is ridiculously helpful. I mean, sucks that we both have broken cameras, but now I don't have to bang my head against the wall trying to figure it out.
@@PookySharif Happy to help!
Beginner question: how do you release a roll of film when it is finished?
the camera will wind the film back into the canister when the roll is fully exposed
Hi I did everything for the remote and it’s still not working :/ any other tips?
Hi @isiahboi, it could be either of 2 problems the IR receiver on the camera or the IR remote. If it's the receiver on the camera there's probably no hope in fixing it. Luckily the camera has 2 IR receivers one in the front and one in the back so try turning it around and seeing if you can get it to work. If that doesn't work, make sure the battery you put in the remote isn't dead and that you properly aligned the contacts so that they're not shorting. For example, make sure the piece of metal that touches the side of the battery doesn't go under it (see 4:37) this process is a little difficult. You can test the remote without the panels to make it a little easier just make sure to apply enough pressure to the battery. If that doesn't fix it either check the IR remote circuit board to see if there's anything that isn't supposed to be there like extra solder, loose parts, or water damage.
I get a h3 code on mines 😢
RIP. Sounds like its pretty common