Fixing a Yashica FX-3, mechanical SLR

[ic-racer]

Too bad KYPhoto went down. I really miss that place, although the archive remains useful.

We should petition for a Camera Repair sub forum and a Photo-Electronics sub forum.

 

[cooltouch]

I have my own domain, and I've been seriously thinking about starting up a repair forum to replace KYP's. The only thing holding me back, I guess, is I don't know what sort of commitment it will require in terms of time and funds.

 

[ic-racer]

I have 3.4GB, comprising 673 PDFs of darkroom equipment and repair manuals. I offered them to Butkus but he was not interested in hosting darkroom equipment files.

 

[TheToadMen]

I have 3.4GB, comprising 673 PDFs of darkroom equipment and repair manuals. I offered them to Butkus but he was not interested in hosting darkroom equipment files.

Maybe you could inform Sean to see if it can find a place on APUG?

 

[aj1982]

Dear Alex,

You need a set of JIS screwdrivers to service most cameras.

Good luck,

Neal Wydra

Yes, JIS screwdriver.

To update the thread, I eventually did recover that camera.

Thanks to you both! That's fantastically helpful. It's amazing how attached I am to this camera considering it's cheap as anything on eBay. Bonus being of course I know this one works and the light seals seal light.

 

[Jon Buffington]

Since this thread has been resurrected, I have a question. I have an fx3 in good condition but the meter is off about a stop or so. How do I adjust the meter on this camera?

 

[ic-racer]

Another great thing about the FX3, adjustable meter! Under the rewind crank is a thin cover for the access site. Check the repair manual for instructions on how to do it.

 

[Jon Buffington]

Thank you

 

[zren]

hello iracer could you help me with my yashica fx-3 too, focusing screen was damage by liquid. i need help to open and clean it. hope you notice

 

[ic-racer]

hello iracer could you help me with my yashica fx-3 too, focusing screen was damage by liquid. i need help to open and clean it. hope you notice

Just seeing this now. The FX-3 service manual is available on the internet and explains how to open it. But, if the screen is damaged, you will likely need to buy a second camera just for the screen.