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Equipment Type: Rangefinder
Equipment Brand: Yashica
Equipment Model: Electro 35 GSN CLA'd with the infamous Pad of Death (POD) Replaced
Price (S$): $200
Description:
The Yashica Electro 35 is an aperture-priority camera with a coupled rangefinder. It has a fast and outstanding sharp 45mm F1.7 Yashinon lens.
This is the first offering for the Third season of the Yashica GSN batch.
Completely stripped down and cleaned. From the chasis to the optics, everything was disassembled and CLA'd (Cleaned, Lubricated and Adjusted).
This is a very clean piece in full working order ready for your 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.
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.
Internally, battery compartment's contact points were cleaned. By that we don't mean the 4 metallics pieces but rather those behind them which were usually oxidized or corroded.
The old foam type Pad of Death was also replaced with a new lasting neoprene type pad.
The shutter and shutter blades were completed stripped and cleaned of any oil traces and finally lubricated before assemblying back. Metering reading is accurate and even battery check light is working fine.
What will you get for $200? A Yashica Hardcase, Neckstrap, Shutter Cable Release, 55mm filter, 2 Rolls of Assorted Expired Films,, generic cap, DIY battery adaptor, batteries and of course a Remarkably Clean CLA'd GSN.
Serial number of the camera will be posted once sold and delivered like the previous 9 below to show that these particular sets were CLA'd.
Serial Number: H1567145
Serial Number: H1159411
Serial Number: H1153563
Serial Number: H909661
Serial Number: H541784
Serial Number: H1013978
Serial Number: H1838098
Serial Number: H583159
Serial Number: H531593
Please PM us with your handphone number if you are keen. Thanks.
Real Name: Shuttergal
Condition of Item (as per guidelines): 10
Warranty Status: As Is
Equipment Type: Rangefinder
Equipment Brand: Yashica
Equipment Model: Electro 35 GSN CLA'd with the infamous Pad of Death (POD) Replaced
Price (S$): $200
Description:
The Yashica Electro 35 is an aperture-priority camera with a coupled rangefinder. It has a fast and outstanding sharp 45mm F1.7 Yashinon lens.
This is the first offering for the Third season of the Yashica GSN batch.
Completely stripped down and cleaned. From the chasis to the optics, everything was disassembled and CLA'd (Cleaned, Lubricated and Adjusted).
This is a very clean piece in full working order ready for your 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.
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.
Internally, battery compartment's contact points were cleaned. By that we don't mean the 4 metallics pieces but rather those behind them which were usually oxidized or corroded.
The old foam type Pad of Death was also replaced with a new lasting neoprene type pad.
The shutter and shutter blades were completed stripped and cleaned of any oil traces and finally lubricated before assemblying back. Metering reading is accurate and even battery check light is working fine.
What will you get for $200? A Yashica Hardcase, Neckstrap, Shutter Cable Release, 55mm filter, 2 Rolls of Assorted Expired Films,, generic cap, DIY battery adaptor, batteries and of course a Remarkably Clean CLA'd GSN.
Serial number of the camera will be posted once sold and delivered like the previous 9 below to show that these particular sets were CLA'd.
Serial Number: H1567145
Serial Number: H1159411
Serial Number: H1153563
Serial Number: H909661
Serial Number: H541784
Serial Number: H1013978
Serial Number: H1838098
Serial Number: H583159
Serial Number: H531593
Please PM us with your handphone number if you are keen. Thanks.
Real Name: Shuttergal
Condition of Item (as per guidelines): 10
Warranty Status: As Is
