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Equipment Type: Rangefinder
Equipment Brand: Season Finale:
Equipment Model: Last Of The CLA'd Yashica GSN and an Uncommon (Small and Unobtrusive) Electro 35 MC CLA'd
Price (S$): $160 and $180
Description:
During the past month, 5 GSNs were CLA'd and today's offering is the 5th and last piece of this batch. Not sure when the next batch of Electro 35 G series will be done with their servicing but hopefully soon.
For reference sake, we will amalgamate all the previous postings on the Electro 35 GSN into this posting. Info on the 2 cameras for sale will be towards the end.
The first thing that the Yashica Electro 35 G series rangefinders impresses you will be its outlook. After 3 decades, its chrome and optics still look hardy and well. Second thing is its quietness. Throughout the process of winding the film lever and releasing the shutter, you can never believe how smooth and quiet it performs.
This is where all things go wrong. In our life, we have 2 certainties: taxes and death. In the Yashica G series rangefinders, there is one certainty, the much dreaded and infamous pad of death must be replaced. This is a little foam pad in the shutter linkage that often has been dissolved over the decades. How do you determine the pad is there or not there?
When you wind the film lever to move to the next exposure, there must be a "clunk" when advancing the film. Your thumb will also feel a very slight reaction to the clunk. Congrats! The clunk signals that the "pad of death" is there but it does not necessary means that its good to go. Pictures provided will explain why.
No clunk and silent mean you have a worn out pad that needs to be replaced. Incidentally, a CLA at the repair shops would hit $120 to $170.
What is the implication when the pad is there or not there? Is it important at all?
The POD is aligned with the brush rod. When the shutter release button is pressed down, the POD will push down the brush rod, creating a rotational movement up and down on the contacts and activating the led exposure lights in sequence.
At the end of each movement, when the shutter is tripped, the brush rod is trappped by a latching rod and stays in the lower part and deactivates the electronic controls. When you wind the film, the brush rod is released and there will be a spring to push it back up, where it establishes contact with the POD again, thus creating the "clunk" that is music to the ears of every Yashica G series owners!
If the POD is deteriorated or not there at all, the metering system will not work properly for sure and the spacing is thrown off! Simply because the brush rod did not go deep enough to lock down. Hence no "clunk" as the brush rod moves back up along with the shutter release arm.
You have just gone through a detailed explanation of what this much dreaded Pad of Death is all about. In extreme cases when the pad area has only bare metal, the camera is as good as DOA (Dead on Arrival).
Here are some pictures when everything is taken apart. Sometimes you will still feel and hear a clunk when the pad has only a remaining 10% to 20% lifespan left, but then again, its the musical chair game you are playing. Incidentally, the pad should be orange in colour. In the pictures, you will see its all gooey and hardened.
The negligence of yesteryears owners who did not take out the battery after using has also created a problem for the present day owners. Very typical that most you will come across; it was forgotten and neglected and stored in the closet for years with a dead battery in it.
The old and now banned mercury battery is huge and it seems to be able to leak acid quite substantially after it has gone flat and forgotten. The leak will also reach the wires and electronic components behind or beneath the battery chamber.
The Yashica Electro 35 is without doubt one of the better aperture priority rangefinders in the market. You set the aperture ranging from the wide f1.7 to f16 and the reliable electronics in the camera will help decide the shutter speeds for you. 1/500 being the fastest speed available and could stay 30 seconds or more in dim light situations.
What about manual speeds? In flash mode, the speed is fixed at 1/30. Without the batteries, the speed is about 1/500 throughout. Of course there is always a B mode that you could always utilize and decide how long to stay open.
What does GSN stands for?
1. G - Gold
2. S - Silver Chrome
3. N - New!
Where is the gold you may ask. They are actually on the surface on the electronic contacts. Even with a hundred pieces of GS or GSN, you can be rest assured you won't even hit 3 grams of gold.
Why the N? Why the New? What is so New?
Not much really. Just the significant addition of a flash hotshoe. You can bet that the GS is as good as the GSN if a flash hotshoe is not a must have for you.
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Now more details of the GSN for sale and followed by the Electro 35 MC for sale.
Details of The Electro 35 GSN
This is a pristine and clean piece in full working order ready for rangefinder journey. The lenses both front and rear were taken apart and cleaned of any fungus or haze, if there is any. The Copal shutter was also dismantled and cleaned thoroughly. It was then lubed and adjusted to original specs.
Viewfinder was also taken apart. Yes, taken apart, not just cleaned with the VF attached to the top cover. Rangefinder patch was adjusted if needed. Now, everything is clear and clean. Rangefinder patch is also very bright and accurate.
Battery chamber was taken out and cleaned to remove any stains or residue from any previous battery leaks. Wiring and contacts were cleaned to remove any oxidization and replaced if necessary. Even the battery check wiring was checked. The LED lights were also checked and replaced if necessary.
The old light seals were thoroughly stripped and cleaned off. Matching new light seals were then installed.
The Pad of Death or POD from hell was also carefully replaced thus giving this camera accurate metering for proper exposures.
Below are the actual pictures of the camera for sale.
Exterior of this camera is rated an easy 9 and above. Comes with a hard casing and a generic cap.
Please PM us with your handphone number if keen. Thanks.
Serial number of the camera will be posted once sold and delivered like the previous 4 below.
Serial Number: H1567145
Serial Number: H1159411
Serial Number: H1153563
Serial Number: H909661
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Details of The Electro 35 MC
Not commonly found, the Electro 35 MC was significantly downsized from the standard Yashica Electro 35 by incorporating a smaller lens (40mm 1:2.8 versus 45mm 1:1.7) and not having a rangefinder. Like its bigger brothers, the MC uses aperture-priority auto exposure linked to an electronically controlled stepless leaf shutter. There is no shutter speed readout in the viewfinder, but a warning light blinks when the shutter speed is too slow to avoid camera shake when held in the hand. This camera was CLA'd with new light seals. The shutter works like a puppy and all contacts were cleaned and tested. The meter also works well.
This petite little fellow has a high portability factor and can take excellent pictures. Below are some sample images what it is capable of.
Credits to Chensiu
There some slight cleaning marks on the glass, but very minor. Will have no effect and it takes beautiful pictures. The camera chrome shell is condition 9 or more easy, with a light dent on the middle of the baseplate. As such, it is priced accordingly at $180 instead of $200-$250. But we dare to vouch that its overall a very beautiful camera in great working condition and very nice exterior condition. One that we promise you will be so proud to carry it around in public
Just the camera, UV filter and its original cap and a wrist strap. The pictures below will also show how it sizes up when compared to the Rollei 35.
Please PM us with your handphone number if keen. Thanks.
Real Name: Shuttergal
Condition of Item (as per guidelines): 9
Warranty Status: As Is
Equipment Type: Rangefinder
Equipment Brand: Season Finale:
Equipment Model: Last Of The CLA'd Yashica GSN and an Uncommon (Small and Unobtrusive) Electro 35 MC CLA'd
Price (S$): $160 and $180
Description:
During the past month, 5 GSNs were CLA'd and today's offering is the 5th and last piece of this batch. Not sure when the next batch of Electro 35 G series will be done with their servicing but hopefully soon.
For reference sake, we will amalgamate all the previous postings on the Electro 35 GSN into this posting. Info on the 2 cameras for sale will be towards the end.
The first thing that the Yashica Electro 35 G series rangefinders impresses you will be its outlook. After 3 decades, its chrome and optics still look hardy and well. Second thing is its quietness. Throughout the process of winding the film lever and releasing the shutter, you can never believe how smooth and quiet it performs.
This is where all things go wrong. In our life, we have 2 certainties: taxes and death. In the Yashica G series rangefinders, there is one certainty, the much dreaded and infamous pad of death must be replaced. This is a little foam pad in the shutter linkage that often has been dissolved over the decades. How do you determine the pad is there or not there?
When you wind the film lever to move to the next exposure, there must be a "clunk" when advancing the film. Your thumb will also feel a very slight reaction to the clunk. Congrats! The clunk signals that the "pad of death" is there but it does not necessary means that its good to go. Pictures provided will explain why.
No clunk and silent mean you have a worn out pad that needs to be replaced. Incidentally, a CLA at the repair shops would hit $120 to $170.
What is the implication when the pad is there or not there? Is it important at all?
The POD is aligned with the brush rod. When the shutter release button is pressed down, the POD will push down the brush rod, creating a rotational movement up and down on the contacts and activating the led exposure lights in sequence.
At the end of each movement, when the shutter is tripped, the brush rod is trappped by a latching rod and stays in the lower part and deactivates the electronic controls. When you wind the film, the brush rod is released and there will be a spring to push it back up, where it establishes contact with the POD again, thus creating the "clunk" that is music to the ears of every Yashica G series owners!
If the POD is deteriorated or not there at all, the metering system will not work properly for sure and the spacing is thrown off! Simply because the brush rod did not go deep enough to lock down. Hence no "clunk" as the brush rod moves back up along with the shutter release arm.
You have just gone through a detailed explanation of what this much dreaded Pad of Death is all about. In extreme cases when the pad area has only bare metal, the camera is as good as DOA (Dead on Arrival).
Here are some pictures when everything is taken apart. Sometimes you will still feel and hear a clunk when the pad has only a remaining 10% to 20% lifespan left, but then again, its the musical chair game you are playing. Incidentally, the pad should be orange in colour. In the pictures, you will see its all gooey and hardened.
The negligence of yesteryears owners who did not take out the battery after using has also created a problem for the present day owners. Very typical that most you will come across; it was forgotten and neglected and stored in the closet for years with a dead battery in it.
The old and now banned mercury battery is huge and it seems to be able to leak acid quite substantially after it has gone flat and forgotten. The leak will also reach the wires and electronic components behind or beneath the battery chamber.
The Yashica Electro 35 is without doubt one of the better aperture priority rangefinders in the market. You set the aperture ranging from the wide f1.7 to f16 and the reliable electronics in the camera will help decide the shutter speeds for you. 1/500 being the fastest speed available and could stay 30 seconds or more in dim light situations.
What about manual speeds? In flash mode, the speed is fixed at 1/30. Without the batteries, the speed is about 1/500 throughout. Of course there is always a B mode that you could always utilize and decide how long to stay open.
What does GSN stands for?
1. G - Gold
2. S - Silver Chrome
3. N - New!
Where is the gold you may ask. They are actually on the surface on the electronic contacts. Even with a hundred pieces of GS or GSN, you can be rest assured you won't even hit 3 grams of gold.
Why the N? Why the New? What is so New?
Not much really. Just the significant addition of a flash hotshoe. You can bet that the GS is as good as the GSN if a flash hotshoe is not a must have for you.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Now more details of the GSN for sale and followed by the Electro 35 MC for sale.
Details of The Electro 35 GSN
This is a pristine and clean piece in full working order ready for rangefinder journey. The lenses both front and rear were taken apart and cleaned of any fungus or haze, if there is any. The Copal shutter was also dismantled and cleaned thoroughly. It was then lubed and adjusted to original specs.
Viewfinder was also taken apart. Yes, taken apart, not just cleaned with the VF attached to the top cover. Rangefinder patch was adjusted if needed. Now, everything is clear and clean. Rangefinder patch is also very bright and accurate.
Battery chamber was taken out and cleaned to remove any stains or residue from any previous battery leaks. Wiring and contacts were cleaned to remove any oxidization and replaced if necessary. Even the battery check wiring was checked. The LED lights were also checked and replaced if necessary.
The old light seals were thoroughly stripped and cleaned off. Matching new light seals were then installed.
The Pad of Death or POD from hell was also carefully replaced thus giving this camera accurate metering for proper exposures.
Below are the actual pictures of the camera for sale.
Exterior of this camera is rated an easy 9 and above. Comes with a hard casing and a generic cap.
Please PM us with your handphone number if keen. Thanks.
Serial number of the camera will be posted once sold and delivered like the previous 4 below.
Serial Number: H1567145
Serial Number: H1159411
Serial Number: H1153563
Serial Number: H909661
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Details of The Electro 35 MC
Not commonly found, the Electro 35 MC was significantly downsized from the standard Yashica Electro 35 by incorporating a smaller lens (40mm 1:2.8 versus 45mm 1:1.7) and not having a rangefinder. Like its bigger brothers, the MC uses aperture-priority auto exposure linked to an electronically controlled stepless leaf shutter. There is no shutter speed readout in the viewfinder, but a warning light blinks when the shutter speed is too slow to avoid camera shake when held in the hand. This camera was CLA'd with new light seals. The shutter works like a puppy and all contacts were cleaned and tested. The meter also works well.
This petite little fellow has a high portability factor and can take excellent pictures. Below are some sample images what it is capable of.
Credits to Chensiu
There some slight cleaning marks on the glass, but very minor. Will have no effect and it takes beautiful pictures. The camera chrome shell is condition 9 or more easy, with a light dent on the middle of the baseplate. As such, it is priced accordingly at $180 instead of $200-$250. But we dare to vouch that its overall a very beautiful camera in great working condition and very nice exterior condition. One that we promise you will be so proud to carry it around in public
Just the camera, UV filter and its original cap and a wrist strap. The pictures below will also show how it sizes up when compared to the Rollei 35.
Please PM us with your handphone number if keen. Thanks.
Real Name: Shuttergal
Condition of Item (as per guidelines): 9
Warranty Status: As Is
