Yashica 35cc broken?

[kevin_bosc]

<p>Hello everyone,<br>

Just came back from a trip to Japan with my Yashica 35CC and I think it got broken in my bag. When I took it off the shutter release button was pressed whereas it was locked... I tried a few things which may have made things worse, like advancing the film advance lever or pushing in the film rewind release button.<br>

So not it looks like this:<br>

<img src="http://www.mirari.fr/95m6" alt="" width="611" height="406" /><br>

Is there anyway I can fix it? If not, can I get the film out (I was halfway in my film).<br>

I would be so sad if it got broken so easily, I love this camera and it is my only film camera.</p>

<p>Sorry not sure if this is the right forum. Initially tried to post on rangefinder forum but it did not work.</p>

<p>Many thanks,<br>

Kingston</p>

[charles_stobbs3]

Search this - http://www.yashica-guy.com - website. He has a lot of info on Yashicas.

[Robin Smith]

<p>You should be able to rewind the film, as long as you press the rewind release.</p>

[Aoresteen]

<p>Consider sending it to Mark Hama. He's a Yashica expert.</p>

<p>Mark Hama Ltd.<br />2675 Earl Dr.<br />Marietta, GA 30062<br />P: 770.565.1498<br />F: 770.977.5078<br />http://www.markhama.com/<br />markhama@comcast.net</p>

[winfried_buechsenschuetz1]

<p>I think this is rather a problem with the shutter button locking feature. The shutter button has two parts, one to be pressed with the finger and to screw in a cable release, and another one linking it to the shutter release mechanism. Probably only the first part is somehow locked in place. Maybe you can check yourself, you have to remove the upper cover. Unscrew the screw of the advance lever and the rewind crank and remove all screws around the cover, then lift it. <br>

Of course you have to remove the film prior to that. Rewinding the film should still be possible after pressing the rewind button. Also, in shops still dealing with film cameras they should have a "film changing bag", an opaque bag with two openings for the hands which makes it possible to remove the film without a darkroom. </p>

 

[kevin_bosc]

<p>Thanks for the replies. Does not seem like an easy fix so I will probably throw it away after trying to remove the film. So stupid it got broken like this just by being in my back pack...</p>

[Gus Lazzari]

<blockquote>

<p>"will probably throw it away" <em><strong>Kevin B.</strong></em></p>

</blockquote>

<p><strong>The horror...</strong><br>

This film camera probably still has a future; send it my way, I'll pay for all shipping costs.</p>

[kevin_bosc]

<p>Thanks Gus. That's OK, I will probably keep it. And I don't live in the US so it may be expensive. I managed to get the film out at least!<br>

Maybe one day I'll have the skills to open it up and find a way to fix it.</p>

[rossb]

<p>The Yashica electro goes for about $10.00 on the GoodWill auction site. However you might get a broken one as there is no guarantee of function from Goodwill and no refunds.. I bought one however and it works fine. I paid $9.00 for the MG-1 model or my son did and he gave it to me.. Or you could send it in for service and it should be good to go for many years. </p>

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[kevin_bosc]

<p>Alright I decided to act and buy some precision screwdrivers. And... I fixed it easily!<br>

Just needed to remove 3 screws + shutter advance lever + rewind knob and as soon as I started lifting up the top plate it got unstuck. I was lucky.<br>

I ordered a GSN in the meantime but I'm still happy because they are complementary RF cameras anyway.<br>

Thanks everyone!</p>