Your reviews are much better than DigitalRev guy. When I go on youtube to see a review, I want to see a review, not some story of some guys using his camera carelessly.
@viencafe The crew over at DigitalRev TV are very entertaining, I enjoy their video's. But if I'm really looking for info to help me choose a product, DRTV falls short. They sometimes point out the shortcomings of a product like size, controls, slow auto focus and the like, but this useful info is sprinkled in between bits of comedy and I end up longing for more detailed info.
I sitll have an Electro 35 that was my first camera as a gift from dad! However, it fell in electronic disrepair. I have the additional lenses that came as a 55 mm screw on telephoto and the 35 mm wide angle, plus the viewer. Can this camera's electronics be repaired?
@rbruce63 Most of the time it a simple matter of replacing a loose or corroded wire to bring a camera back to life. If it's something like a built-in light meter that has died then the repair shop has to either provide the part or go on the hunt for a replacement part on your behalf - that's when the price of repair starts to climb. If it were me and the camera still has sentimental value (and I plan to "really" use the camera) then I would pay the price.
@quicsilver Unfortunately the removal of the Electro's top plate is necessary to get at the viewfinder glass and can be a bit involved. The process may require at least one special tool called "snap ring pliers" (I picked up a pair on eBay for $10) used to unscrew parts from most vintage cameras.
@quicsilver Most vintage cameras require almost everything you see on top to be unscrewed and removed before lifting off the top-plate to get to the viewfinder glass. If you can learn to look past the dirty viewfinder it will save you the trouble of dissembling and correctly re-assembling your camera.
@quicsilver If you can't deal with the dirty viewfinder then consider sending it to a pro shop for a C.L.A. (Clean Lube & Adjust) - which should not only take care of the dirty viewfinder but also adjust the shutter, lube the aperture blades, and more. Cost may very but on average it's between $70-$100 and does not include shipping. Considering you'll get a camera back that pretty much functions as new, I think the cost of a C.L.A. is well worth it.
Just got one!!! :) lol well mines silver and i was talkin about old cameras and my mom said my dad had my nonnos old camera! Cant wait to get a battery for it and film :) its in perfect condition but the case is broken lol
@Dred242 stupid question :$ whats the battery adapter used for? is it like if u have a battery you just recharge it? Do i buy a new battery too.... lol ive never used this type of camera befor :$
@Dred242 The Electro 35's used large mercury filled 5.6 volt batteries that are no longer available. Newer 6 volt batteries work but are too small - leaving a large gap between the battery and the electrical contacts inside the battery chamber. The battery adapter helps fill the gap allowing the battery to make contact with the electrical contacts inside the battery chamber. Google (or eBay) search "Yashica Electro 35 battery adapter" for more information.
@dsl100stack I don't want you to think that you can never take a camera to the beach. It's just that you should be aware of the conditions that can effect older cameras that lack the technology that todays newer cameras have. Like better lens coatings and fancy weather seals on both the lens and body. Just be careful at the beach with vintage cameras.....and have fun.
I just inherited one of these. I'm waiting for my battery adapter to arrive so the light meter/shutter speeds will work, but I besides that, I hope it works well as a beach/mess around camera when I don't want to endanger my canon. How do you like how the pictures turn out?
@DODPHOTOGRAPHY I did in fact buy this camera on eBay but I did lots of research on the camera before starting my search. so I knew what to look for in the descriptions and details of cameras I was considering.
@BryantFC Great, now quickly run over to eBay and pick-up a Yashica Electro 35 battery adapter!!! The Electro 35's use the newer type PX-28 batteries that are too short for the older battery compartment.
Well done vid. You packed a lot of good info into 3:30, and you clearly know your stuff. I tend to run off at the mouth and have to edit way down to get under 10:00!
I guess a lot of us are having fun buying (and using) nice cameras from back in the day.
@mathomas1962 I remember flipping through photography magazines back in the late 70's to mid 1980's and wishing I could own everything.......now's my chance. Rangefinders, pocket 35mm, medium format, even some of the cheap but popular point-n-shoot cheap plastic cameras like the Vivitar Ultra Wide & Slim which I just picked up for cheap a few weeks ago.....I love'em all.
@Dred242 I did the very same thing, from the early 70's and into the 80's. I pored over magazine articles, ads, and mail-order sections obsessively. I also read the Time/Life Photography series from the library. Much of my camera using/collecting of today is childhood wish fulfillment.
I am loving your Analog camera series. Recently, I purchased to analog cameras (Yashica GSN 35 and Minolta 7) Taking lost pictures and hope to see what comes out.
@Trecester There are so many vintage film cameras on the market right now.....it's awesome! 25-30 years ago these cameras were way out of my price range, but the big switch to digital several years ago caused a massive drop in price of vintage cameras on the used market. My vintage camera collection went from 3-4 cameras a year ago to over 30 today. I plan on buying at least 5-6 more next year. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your Yashica and Minolta cameras......See-Ya!
@Trecester I am looking to increase my collection. What three are you looking to purchase? Can you give advice to someone recently falling in love with analog camera?
@Trecester I'm always on the look-out for vintage cameras. Sometimes I buy cameras that aren't on my "Buy-List" simply because it was a great deal. My current buy-list features 24+ cameras of all types - medium format, rangefinders, toy cameras and point-n-shoot. some are simply "black" versions of cameras I already own. For the past year I really been on the hunt for an affordable Bronica D, Konica C35FD, Konica Auto S3, and the Yashica 35CCN.
This camera looks stunning in black!
Destructos 2 weeks ago
Your reviews are much better than DigitalRev guy. When I go on youtube to see a review, I want to see a review, not some story of some guys using his camera carelessly.
viencafe 2 weeks ago 2
@viencafe The crew over at DigitalRev TV are very entertaining, I enjoy their video's. But if I'm really looking for info to help me choose a product, DRTV falls short. They sometimes point out the shortcomings of a product like size, controls, slow auto focus and the like, but this useful info is sprinkled in between bits of comedy and I end up longing for more detailed info.
Dred242 2 weeks ago
I sitll have an Electro 35 that was my first camera as a gift from dad! However, it fell in electronic disrepair. I have the additional lenses that came as a 55 mm screw on telephoto and the 35 mm wide angle, plus the viewer. Can this camera's electronics be repaired?
rbruce63 3 weeks ago
@rbruce63 Most of the time it a simple matter of replacing a loose or corroded wire to bring a camera back to life. If it's something like a built-in light meter that has died then the repair shop has to either provide the part or go on the hunt for a replacement part on your behalf - that's when the price of repair starts to climb. If it were me and the camera still has sentimental value (and I plan to "really" use the camera) then I would pay the price.
Dred242 3 weeks ago
Aperture priority kicks ass.
kellygiz 1 month ago
I have the silver model but the the view finder glass is dirty from the inside and makes it hard to see through. Is there anyway to clean it up?
quicsilver 1 month ago
@quicsilver Unfortunately the removal of the Electro's top plate is necessary to get at the viewfinder glass and can be a bit involved. The process may require at least one special tool called "snap ring pliers" (I picked up a pair on eBay for $10) used to unscrew parts from most vintage cameras.
Dred242 1 month ago
@quicsilver Most vintage cameras require almost everything you see on top to be unscrewed and removed before lifting off the top-plate to get to the viewfinder glass. If you can learn to look past the dirty viewfinder it will save you the trouble of dissembling and correctly re-assembling your camera.
Dred242 1 month ago
@quicsilver If you can't deal with the dirty viewfinder then consider sending it to a pro shop for a C.L.A. (Clean Lube & Adjust) - which should not only take care of the dirty viewfinder but also adjust the shutter, lube the aperture blades, and more. Cost may very but on average it's between $70-$100 and does not include shipping. Considering you'll get a camera back that pretty much functions as new, I think the cost of a C.L.A. is well worth it.
Dred242 1 month ago
@quicsilver Check out "yashica-guy" (dot com) website and click the link "Repairs That You Can Do" for more info on removing the Electro's top plate.
Dred242 1 month ago
@Dred242 I just got mine but I saw that your lens is longer, did you add a telephoto lens that's why it's longer? Thanks! :)
imeylmibak777 1 month ago
@imeylmibak777 Don't be alarmed, it's only a lens hood.
Dred242 1 month ago
Just got one!!! :) lol well mines silver and i was talkin about old cameras and my mom said my dad had my nonnos old camera! Cant wait to get a battery for it and film :) its in perfect condition but the case is broken lol
MisaMisuMajide 2 months ago
@MisaMisuMajide Cool! Make sure you pick up a Yashica Electro 35 battery adapter - search for them on eBay. Should only cost about $10-$15.
Dred242 2 months ago
@Dred242 stupid question :$ whats the battery adapter used for? is it like if u have a battery you just recharge it? Do i buy a new battery too.... lol ive never used this type of camera befor :$
MisaMisuMajide 2 months ago
@Dred242 The Electro 35's used large mercury filled 5.6 volt batteries that are no longer available. Newer 6 volt batteries work but are too small - leaving a large gap between the battery and the electrical contacts inside the battery chamber. The battery adapter helps fill the gap allowing the battery to make contact with the electrical contacts inside the battery chamber. Google (or eBay) search "Yashica Electro 35 battery adapter" for more information.
Dred242 2 months ago
is processing the pictures from the film a hassle?
moshinigo 2 months ago
@moshinigo
Processing B&W film is easy. Do a quick search here on YouTube for "how to process black and white film" to learn more.
Dred242 2 months ago
@dsl100stack I don't want you to think that you can never take a camera to the beach. It's just that you should be aware of the conditions that can effect older cameras that lack the technology that todays newer cameras have. Like better lens coatings and fancy weather seals on both the lens and body. Just be careful at the beach with vintage cameras.....and have fun.
Dred242 2 months ago
I just inherited one of these. I'm waiting for my battery adapter to arrive so the light meter/shutter speeds will work, but I besides that, I hope it works well as a beach/mess around camera when I don't want to endanger my canon. How do you like how the pictures turn out?
dsl100stack 2 months ago
How did you find the camera? I am having a hard time trusting anything coming from ebay
DODPHOTOGRAPHY 3 months ago
@DODPHOTOGRAPHY I did in fact buy this camera on eBay but I did lots of research on the camera before starting my search. so I knew what to look for in the descriptions and details of cameras I was considering.
Dred242 3 months ago
What a Nice Looking Camera
PhotographyEquipment 4 months ago
just picked up a 35 GSN for my first rangefinder. can't wait to see your pictures!
BryantFC 5 months ago
@BryantFC Great, now quickly run over to eBay and pick-up a Yashica Electro 35 battery adapter!!! The Electro 35's use the newer type PX-28 batteries that are too short for the older battery compartment.
Search eBay for: "Yashica Electro 35 Battery Adapter"
Dred242 5 months ago
@Dred242 picked it up immediately after i purchased the camera! both camera and battery adapters will be arriving sometime next week hopefully :)
BryantFC 5 months ago
Well done vid. You packed a lot of good info into 3:30, and you clearly know your stuff. I tend to run off at the mouth and have to edit way down to get under 10:00!
I guess a lot of us are having fun buying (and using) nice cameras from back in the day.
Keep up the good work!
mathomas1962 5 months ago
@mathomas1962 I remember flipping through photography magazines back in the late 70's to mid 1980's and wishing I could own everything.......now's my chance. Rangefinders, pocket 35mm, medium format, even some of the cheap but popular point-n-shoot cheap plastic cameras like the Vivitar Ultra Wide & Slim which I just picked up for cheap a few weeks ago.....I love'em all.
Dred242 5 months ago
@Dred242 I did the very same thing, from the early 70's and into the 80's. I pored over magazine articles, ads, and mail-order sections obsessively. I also read the Time/Life Photography series from the library. Much of my camera using/collecting of today is childhood wish fulfillment.
mathomas1962 5 months ago
That is hot. My Minister III wants a sister.
StickOutYourFace 5 months ago
I am loving your Analog camera series. Recently, I purchased to analog cameras (Yashica GSN 35 and Minolta 7) Taking lost pictures and hope to see what comes out.
Trecester 5 months ago
@Trecester There are so many vintage film cameras on the market right now.....it's awesome! 25-30 years ago these cameras were way out of my price range, but the big switch to digital several years ago caused a massive drop in price of vintage cameras on the used market. My vintage camera collection went from 3-4 cameras a year ago to over 30 today. I plan on buying at least 5-6 more next year. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your Yashica and Minolta cameras......See-Ya!
Dred242 5 months ago
@Trecester I am looking to increase my collection. What three are you looking to purchase? Can you give advice to someone recently falling in love with analog camera?
Trecester 5 months ago
@Trecester I'm always on the look-out for vintage cameras. Sometimes I buy cameras that aren't on my "Buy-List" simply because it was a great deal. My current buy-list features 24+ cameras of all types - medium format, rangefinders, toy cameras and point-n-shoot. some are simply "black" versions of cameras I already own. For the past year I really been on the hunt for an affordable Bronica D, Konica C35FD, Konica Auto S3, and the Yashica 35CCN.
Dred242 5 months ago
@Trecester The only advice I can give is:
Learn as much as you can about a camera model before you buy.
- History of the camera.
- How the camera operates.
- Known mechanical issues.
- Availability of batteries.
- Differences between versions of the same model
(Example: the Yashica Electro G, GS, GT, GSN, GTN all sorta look the same but with different features)
- Best films to use and availability of required film types,
Youtube, photoblogs, flickr groups are a great resource.
Dred242 5 months ago