expired35 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I recently purchased this Yashica T3 camera in almost mint condition for more or less current market value. The previous and only owner said they literally only used it once. I popped in a roll, began to shoot, but after about 5 frames with perfect operation, I noticed that the after the 6th shot, one of the camera aperture blades seems to have gotten stuck. I tried to shake the camera while pressing the shutter in order to see if I could get the blade to be released but it has not worked. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this without a crazy complex disassembly (the shutter assembly seems very difficult to get to - A repair manual can be downloaded here: MEGA)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conrad_hoffman Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Alas, blades are synced together by virtue of pins running in holes and slots. Once something is amiss like that, crazy disassembly is usually the only way to fix it. Worse, it's likely to happen if a blade has a damaged pivot and parts are rarely available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42dave Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) The previous and only owner said they literally only used it once Sometimes "mint" condition cameras can have more problems than ones that are well used, since parts that haven't moved much in years can seize up. It could be an electronic issue, as well. Things like sticky shutter magnets and capacitor problems are not uncommon in older electronic cameras (this model dates from the 1980s), which is why I would never pay too much for one. Edited March 7, 2022 by m42dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42dave Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Also, if it's something like a shutter capacitor that may not have charged up in over 30 years, the camera could come back to life after a while. You might keep a battery in it for a few days and try using it periodically. It's worth a try, at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_watson1 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 If it can't be returned, I'd chalk it up to bad luck. They're poor candidates for DIY surgery and few techs can or will tackle a repair. Classic fixed focal length Yashica and Oly p&s cameras were always fragile relative to SLRs. Despite their cult status, they can be heartbreakers given their cost and poor prospects for reliable repair if they crap out. Just don't buy another one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewfinderPhotoNet Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 On 3/6/2022 at 3:30 AM, expired35 said: I recently purchased this Yashica T3 camera in almost mint condition for more or less current market value. The previous and only owner said they literally only used it once. I popped in a roll, began to shoot, but after about 5 frames with perfect operation, I noticed that the after the 6th shot, one of the camera aperture blades seems to have gotten stuck. I tried to shake the camera while pressing the shutter in order to see if I could get the blade to be released but it has not worked. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this without a crazy complex disassembly (the shutter assembly seems very difficult to get to - A repair manual can be downloaded here: MEGA)? I need this repair manual but the link provided is no longer working. could you do me a favor and send me the file to email zhang.meng@163.com ? I can attach photos here later one once I fixed my T3. Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmac Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 T3 Repair Manual link. It opens https://mega.nz/file/KJVizQJb#4dNvrPZ4eCjb71NchxeiEdO569-5sLiZTc2Wx9Z-P6c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodeo_joe1 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) Gee. Why would anyone bother with these 1980s updates of a box Brownie? All the charm of a Panasonic VHS recorder, and about 1/10th as repairable. Edited November 30, 2022 by rodeo_joe1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, rodeo_joe1 said: Gee. Why would anyone bother with these 1980s updates of a box Brownie? All the charm of a Panasonic VHS recorder, and about 1/10th as repairable. At €369 - how can it possibly be bad? Source: www.kamerastore.com Edited November 30, 2022 by NHSN Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodeo_joe1 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) On 11/30/2022 at 3:42 PM, NHSN said: At €369 - how can it possibly be bad? Source: www.kamerastore.com I don't believe they cost that much when brand new, and 15 years ago you couldn't even have given them away! Strange times we live in, and stranger values. FWIW, I just saw the prices being asked online for an old Tektronix digital storage oscilloscope I bought used 10 years ago for £75. Anywhere between £300 and £600 today... when you can buy something brand new and with a higher spec for under £200. Edited December 3, 2022 by rodeo_joe1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expired35 Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 11/23/2022 at 11:12 PM, ViewfinderPhotoNet said: I need this repair manual but the link provided is no longer working. could you do me a favor and send me the file to email zhang.meng@163.com ? I can attach photos here later one once I fixed my T3. Many thanks! @ViewfinderPhotoNet Did you fix your T3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodeo_joe1 Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 It's pretty telling that the 'repair' manual treats the shutter as a modular unit, and gives no detail of further strip-down. I guess any further instructions would read - "Throw shutter module in bin and replace with part #xxxxxxx" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) A touch of naphtha - the tiniest drop you can imagine on the tip of a pin - sometimes does the trick, BUT NEVER FLOOD ANY PART OF THE CAMERA WITH ANY SOLVENT! Edited January 5, 2023 by JDMvW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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