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Fixing a Yashica FX-3, mechanical SLR

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.
 
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.
 
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?
 
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.
 
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?
 
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.
 

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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
 
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.