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<p>Hi All,<br> Odd question - I'm wondering if any of you know where I could obtain just the strap that comes on Holga cameras? I'm specifically thinking of <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2gO9dFHBeWo/Sjgh5Bv--OI/AAAAAAAAC98/qoyo_Drf9Io/s400/holgacamera.jpg">these</a> red and black ones. I found them to be perfect for my lightweight rangefinders - they are thin but sturdy and the perfect length for me. I lost 2 of my cameras with those perfect Holga camera straps attached and now I'm desperate to replace them. Holga doesn't sell just the camera straps - any other ideas from you folks?<br> Thanks!</p>

<p>Thanks Jeff. Where is Greg located? I'd ideally like to find someone in the NYC area.<br> I bought a v19PXP 4.5volt battery from battery mart for the polaroid, but it's still not working, so I'm suspecting a wire corrosion...</p>

<p>I'm not sure if this is appropriate or allowed, but I'm wondering if any of you in the NYC area would be willing to meet up and help me fix some of my cameras. I have two cameras in particular that I'd really like to get working: my <a href="/classic-cameras-forum/00dCry">Konica C35 Auto</a> and Polaroid 250. I would love to be able to fix my own cameras, but I get too overwhelmed when trying to follow instructions online and often end up giving up. I could just get my cameras fixed at a camera shop, but A) I want to learn how to fix them myself, and B) a camera shop broke my camera and lied to me and charged me $120 for handling it, so I will never trust another NYC camera shop again.</p> <p>This could also be a meetup of NYC-area film photography enthusiasts, where people could show off their cameras and pass along some tips and knowledge.</p> <p>Any interest?</p>

<p>I don't think there was space between the two contact strips, so I just checked to see and the green wire snapped off the contact :( Looks like I'll have to solder it back on. I've never soldered anything before, and judging by all of your comments/advice, this is no light task. Would someone be kind enough to give step-by-step instructions on how to do this sort of thing and what sort of soldering equipment I should buy. Or would it be better/safer to bring it somewhere to get done, given my absolute inexperience? I would rather do it myself, but if it'll be too dangerous for a beginner, then I guess I'll bring it to a professional.</p> <p>Thank you!</p>

<p>Hi Charles, not sure what an air space or insulating material would look like…I'm a newbie so I think I'll need everything spelled out for me at the very basic level!</p> <p>Here is a closer picture.</p> <p><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/oisforsunshine/IMG_6632-2.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="638" /></p> <p>Thank you!</p>

<p>Hello,</p> <p>I'm wondering if anyone would be kind enough to provide a step-by-step guide on how to replace the battery wires of the Konica C35 Automatic.</p> <p>Like many have experienced with this camera, my Konica C35 Auto (purchased on ebay) has a dead light meter. I've tried the 675 battery in it, but the needle did not budge. The battery compartment looks pretty clean -- I took the bottom plate out and the wires don't see corroded (see attached photos). So I'm not even sure if the wires need replacing. Anyone have an idea what else it could be? Or maybe the wires do need to be replaced and my untrained eyes just don't see the corrosion...</p> <p>I don't have any experience taking apart cameras or soldering or anything like that, but I'd like to learn. I'm determined to make the light meter on this camera work. I saw this (http://wp.ki-online.net/konica-c35-rangefinder-camera-repair-light-meter-soldering/) step by step guide on how to take apart the Konica C35, but I found myself lost a lot since some parts are different from the C35A.</p> <p>If anyone could help out, much would be appreciated!</p> <p>Thank you!</p> <p><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/oisforsunshine/IMG_6631.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p> <p><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/oisforsunshine/IMG_6632.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>

<p>Hi all,</p> <p>I can't figure this out --</p> <p>I just got 7 rolls that I've been hoarding since last year developed, and noticed a few completely gray shots. The gray shots were all taken indoors, so I'm thinking it has something to do with the exposure time? However, other photos in the same roll that were taken in a similar setting/environment have come out just fine. I've posted some examples below. First photo was taken in a cafe in the morning when there was tons of natural light. I probably took this at f/4 or 5.6 and 1/125 on 400 color kodak gold film. The second photo was taken in a dim restaurant at night where there was hardly any light. Probably taken at f/2.8 and 1/15 or 30, also with 400 speed color kodak gold. I don't have the deepest knowledge in camera speeds, but I've used this camera (pentax spotmatic) for nearly 10 years and haven't really had this problem before, especially within the same roll as other shots that came out fine. I just got it CLA'd by Eric Hendrickson, so I don't think it's a camera issue (or I hope not!).</p> <p>Thoughts?</p> <p><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/oisforsunshine/07790013.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/oisforsunshine/07790015.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="332" /></p>

<p>Charles, I've cleaned that area the best I can, but it didn't help. I suspect it's a wiring issue -- I've actually just bought another one off of Etsy for pennies (I made sure the flash and light meter both work), so I guess I'll just have to shelve the one I currently have or attempt to sell it as a camera with a broken light meter.</p> <p>Thanks for your help, everyone!</p>

<p>Thanks Winifred -- I'm suspecting that it has to do with the wiring too, but the battery chamber is on the top back, and I don't know how to take that part off (there are too many knobs in the way). I might just bring it into a shop to get it looked at.</p>

<p>On an unrelated note, I'm also noticing that when I advance and rewind film in this camera, the sprocket teeth (or whatever it's called?) has a hard time grabbing onto the holes on the film, so i often end up either double exposing or taking forever to wind up a film (I've only put one test roll through the camera) -- anyone have any ideas as to what this is caused by?</p>

<p>Hi all,</p> <p>I'm looking to repair the light meter on my Konica C35 EF, which I just purchased off of ebay, and am wondering if anyone was successful in doing it themselves? I have never repaired a camera before, but have been meaning to learn how. Also, my budget is pretty tight right now and I'd rather not spend $50 to get it repaired in a sub-par camera shop (I've had bad repair experiences in the camera stores near me). I saw step-by-step guides to take apart the C35 and C35A, but was ultimately forced to stop, as the interior of the C35 EF is completely different. If the repair ends up being too complicated, I guess I'll have to fork over the money to get the camera looked at professionally, but I'd rather at least attempt to fix it myself. Any advice would be great. Thanks in advance.</p> <p>PS - the flash works, if that's any help? I put a 1.4V hearing aid battery in the cell compartment, but the light meter didn't budge.</p>