michael_holmes2

<p>Thanks for all the responses. The camera just arrived back from Mark Hama, and I tested the shutter with confidence thanks to everyone's assurances. It works fine, and it looks almost like a new camera after the CLA. Can't wait to take some pictures! Thanks again.</p>

<p>Is it safe to test the shutter release on a Yashica Mat with no film in the camera, as long as the empty spool is removed? I've recently bought one on eBay, and it's on its way back to me from Mark Hama who has overhauled it. The shutter wasn't working properly. I want to give it a quick test before I load any film, but I don't want to damage it and I've read that it can be damaged if there's no film in it, and an empty spool is in the take-up reel.</p> <p>This is my first TLR -- looking forward to trying it out!</p> <p>Thanks</p>