Restoring Old Camera

Icedheat · 15th April 2009

Hi all,

I just manage to dig up my dad's really old camera. It's a Yashica Electro 35..don't know if you guys know what it is.

I really want to bring it to some shop to get it checked out and maybe repair if it is spoiled...I think its a little moldy too

any recommendations where i won't get chopped a hand and a leg? And also if possible maybe let me know what kind of price am i expecting...

Thanks in advance.

Rangefinder_fan · 15th April 2009

The Electro is a nice camera, a little on the large side but with a well regarded lens.
Is there a battery inside? Check the connection points to see if its rusted out etc.
If that looks clean, then you can google for how to use modern batteries to power it up. If it does not fire, then at least you'll be able to make a decision on getting it sorted.
Nice lens, stepless aperture and quiet.

Icedheat · 15th April 2009

Thanks for the advise. I checked out the battery...totally not rusted at all and i have googled it up too..

Any advise on where to bring it to get it further cleaned up?

Yoricko · 16th April 2009

I usually send my stuff for repair at Camera Hospital (Sunshine Plaza).

He cleaned my Yashica MG-1, pretty fun!

Icedheat · 16th April 2009

hey yoricko,

how much did you pay for the clean up?

Yoricko · 16th April 2009

Its pretty costly compared to other shops, but hes a nice chap to talk to

CLA of fungus and etc was $120 I believe.

Srono · 18th April 2009

Unless u really want to keep the camera as it has some emotional value, you should also check around (clubsnap buy&sell, ebay) as well. Personally, I won't pay more than $100 to repair, I will get new & good working condition ones for ~ more or less.

I helped friend to buy many canon QL17, Yashica GSN, etc from ebay ~100USD incl shipping (~20-30USD), accessories. All were in working condition (shutter, rf alignment, meter, etc). If u r lucky enough, can get with even much cheaper price.

I will pay for repairing/CLA if I found a good/mint condition cameras of rare versions (such as black QL17 made in japan, yashica 35CCN, etc)

YMMV :P

15th April 2009	#1
Icedheat New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 43	Restoring Old Camera Hi all, I just manage to dig up my dad's really old camera. It's a Yashica Electro 35..don't know if you guys know what it is. I really want to bring it to some shop to get it checked out and maybe repair if it is spoiled...I think its a little moldy too any recommendations where i won't get chopped a hand and a leg? And also if possible maybe let me know what kind of price am i expecting... Thanks in advance.

15th April 2009	#2
Rangefinder_fan Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 503	Re: Restoring Old Camera The Electro is a nice camera, a little on the large side but with a well regarded lens. Is there a battery inside? Check the connection points to see if its rusted out etc. If that looks clean, then you can google for how to use modern batteries to power it up. If it does not fire, then at least you'll be able to make a decision on getting it sorted. Nice lens, stepless aperture and quiet.

15th April 2009	#3
Icedheat New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 43	Re: Restoring Old Camera Thanks for the advise. I checked out the battery...totally not rusted at all and i have googled it up too.. Any advise on where to bring it to get it further cleaned up?

16th April 2009	#4
Yoricko Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 649	Re: Restoring Old Camera I usually send my stuff for repair at Camera Hospital (Sunshine Plaza). He cleaned my Yashica MG-1, pretty fun! __________________ DeviantART \| Flickr \| /Bikini Babes!

16th April 2009	#5
Icedheat New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 43	Re: Restoring Old Camera hey yoricko, how much did you pay for the clean up?

16th April 2009	#6
Yoricko Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 649	Re: Restoring Old Camera Its pretty costly compared to other shops, but hes a nice chap to talk to CLA of fungus and etc was $120 I believe. __________________ DeviantART \| Flickr \| /Bikini Babes!

18th April 2009	#7
Srono Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 235	Re: Restoring Old Camera Unless u really want to keep the camera as it has some emotional value, you should also check around (clubsnap buy&sell, ebay) as well. Personally, I won't pay more than $100 to repair, I will get new & good working condition ones for ~ more or less. I helped friend to buy many canon QL17, Yashica GSN, etc from ebay ~100USD incl shipping (~20-30USD), accessories. All were in working condition (shutter, rf alignment, meter, etc). If u r lucky enough, can get with even much cheaper price. I will pay for repairing/CLA if I found a good/mint condition cameras of rare versions (such as black QL17 made in japan, yashica 35CCN, etc) YMMV :P __________________ my flickr