I just picked up one of these with the Yashinon DS-M 50mm f/1.4 for $45 and I mainly did it for the lens but if the camera works I might as well shoot with it too.
Mirror lockup is to reduce camera shake when mounted on a tripod and using a cable release. There are two sync ports. The one on the side marked ’x’ is where you would plug a flash sync cord. The FP port with the plastic wrap lug is for syncing flash bulbs that take longer to light up.
You can use four LR 44 batteries taped together with masking tape leaving the - and + contacts showing. This will give you the 6v required to power the meter and shutter. OR... you can find a battery coded`A544 which is simply the same but enclosed in metal but which saves you the hassle of going the masking tape way. Don't worry too much about the CdS cell as the meter works fine on mine and on my Practica MTL50 which is virtually (apart from no mirror lock-up) an East German clone of the Yashica but not quite as well-made. Hope this helps.
Question. My battery light check is coming on. The shutter is working correctly as I can see aperture changes. I ran a test roll through at correct exposure, and they developed very dense. Problem is the led inside the viewfinder is not lighting up. Any ideas?
@@forwardcameras when I processed the negatives in my home, they were barely viewable ( dense) which doesn’t make sense since I know exposure values were spot on. Update: I opened up the top and bottom of camera. No corrosion, but this version doesn’t allow access to POD, so I’m thinking I need to remove face front to get to it to check? Perhaps it’s a voltage issue; will check that next since this is a resistance circuit camera. Thoughts?
@@thecurioussquirrelreviews Just because you could see aperture changes, doesn't mean your shutter is opening and closing as fast as it should. Of course, check your chemical mix, and how about looking at the shutter curtain moving with the back open....I'll assume you had the right I.S.O. film for your chemistry. And exposures.
Yes, correct chemistry mix for iso. Possibly I didn’t fix long enough to clear the emulsions. I’ll be re testing soon & paying more attention to shutter curtain speeds.
@@forwardcameras i want to turn it on , what is the type of the battery? Or does it charge via a cord? I know thats kind of dumb question but i really want to see the photos in it
@@forwardcamerasgot the top off. Yes, have Spanner wrench, however, the ASA speed black dial selector is not attached by one of those screw caps- it’s glued on and I used a small mechanics feeler wrench to shimmy it off to reveal the screw underneath it.
I found my grandfather's old film camera's while cleaning out his things a few months and he had this model! I want to shoot with it but i can't figure out what kind of films can be used in it!! Do you know?
35mm film. Color or black and white. They come in differently levels of light sensitivity. From around 50 I.S.O, which used to be called ASA, to around 800 I.S.O. As the film sensitivity increases, your image will show more grain. Keep your I.S.O. numbers low, like around 100 to 200. (It's on the film box) Clean your battery contacts before putting in a battery. Without film, open the back and watch the mechanism work.
I have the TL-ELECTRO YASHICA CAMERA WITH LENSES, CASE EVAN ,THE ORIGINAL MANUAL. I'M LOOKING FOR TOP BUYERS AND I HAVE THE MINOX C SUB SPY CAMERA ORIGINAL CASE.
I just picked up one of these with the Yashinon DS-M 50mm f/1.4 for $45 and I mainly did it for the lens but if the camera works I might as well shoot with it too.
Ahh, my very first SLR, taking me through high school and later. Great, durable camera. Shot hundreds of rolls, mostly B&W, and loved it.
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Mirror lockup is to reduce camera shake when mounted on a tripod and using a cable release. There are two sync ports. The one on the side marked ’x’ is where you would plug a flash sync cord. The FP port with the plastic wrap lug is for syncing flash bulbs that take longer to light up.
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Was thinking of buying this as my first camera, this has been very helpful thank you!
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what kind of battery this ccamera needs?also the exposure is correct?I know it uses CdS cell and these tend to become inaccurate in time.
You can use four LR 44 batteries taped together with masking tape leaving the - and + contacts showing. This will give you the 6v required to power the meter and shutter. OR... you can find a battery coded`A544 which is simply the same but enclosed in metal but which saves you the hassle of going the masking tape way. Don't worry too much about the CdS cell as the meter works fine on mine and on my Practica MTL50 which is virtually (apart from no mirror lock-up) an East German clone of the Yashica but not quite as well-made. Hope this helps.
Question. My battery light check is coming on. The shutter is working correctly as I can see aperture changes. I ran a test roll through at correct exposure, and they developed very dense. Problem is the led inside the viewfinder is not lighting up. Any ideas?
What do you mean developed dense? The exposure was incorrect?
@@forwardcameras when I processed the negatives in my home, they were barely viewable ( dense) which doesn’t make sense since I know exposure values were spot on.
Update: I opened up the top and bottom of camera. No corrosion, but this version doesn’t allow access to POD, so I’m thinking I need to remove face front to get to it to check? Perhaps it’s a voltage issue; will check that next since this is a resistance circuit camera. Thoughts?
@@thecurioussquirrelreviews Just because you could see aperture changes, doesn't mean your shutter is opening and closing as fast as it should. Of course, check your chemical mix, and how about looking at the shutter curtain moving with the back open....I'll assume you had the right I.S.O. film for your chemistry. And exposures.
Yes, correct chemistry mix for iso. Possibly I didn’t fix long enough to clear the emulsions. I’ll be re testing soon & paying more attention to shutter curtain speeds.
My camera forks have a battery cover will it still work?
What do you mean?
My dad recently passed away and i found this camera in his belongings!
We’re sorry for your loss it’s a great camera
@@forwardcameras i want to turn it on , what is the type of the battery? Or does it charge via a cord? I know thats kind of dumb question but i really want to see the photos in it
@@orchfvce524 yea not how that's ever worked... rewind, send the film in, pay your $30 to get it developed, and hope no one opened it before that
Also, how do I get the top completely off? Is there a screw under the black shutter speed selector or something? Thanks in afvance
More than likely yes you need a spanner wrench
@@forwardcamerasgot the top off. Yes, have Spanner wrench, however, the ASA speed black dial selector is not attached by one of those screw caps- it’s glued on and I used a small mechanics feeler wrench to shimmy it off to reveal the screw underneath it.
I found my grandfather's old film camera's while cleaning out his things a few months and he had this model! I want to shoot with it but i can't figure out what kind of films can be used in it!! Do you know?
35mm film. Color or black and white. They come in differently levels of light sensitivity. From around 50 I.S.O, which used to be called ASA, to around 800 I.S.O. As the film sensitivity increases, your image will show more grain. Keep your I.S.O. numbers low, like around 100 to 200. (It's on the film box) Clean your battery contacts before putting in a battery. Without film, open the back and watch the mechanism work.
Bought one while in college 1972. Still have it.
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What batteries do you use for this camera? Can’t seem to find the right ones anywhere
4SR44
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I have the TL-ELECTRO YASHICA CAMERA WITH LENSES, CASE EVAN ,THE ORIGINAL MANUAL. I'M LOOKING FOR TOP BUYERS AND I HAVE THE MINOX C SUB SPY CAMERA ORIGINAL CASE.
I found one today lol 😆
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The lens “twists off by itself”? Is it possessed?
Screwmount sometimes little by little with use start to unscrew