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[JohnLikesPhotos]

Cameras with problems

Free to good homes: cameras with problems! I'm asking $7 a pop for shipping.

Some of these may be totally worthless (I'm thinking the petri 7s, maybe the ricoh), I really don't know, but if you repair cameras they might make good projects. I'm sure we've all gotten ebay/thrift store duds, I just can't bring myself to throw them away.

Ricoh 500G - Meter responds to light, the problems are: shutter seems to fire at only one speed, sometimes the shutter fires immediately after the film advance lever returns to resting position, light seals.

Gone Yashica Lynx-5000 - Film door hard to keep closed. The part the door latches to is a bit broken at the edges so it sometimes pops out. If you can get it shut it stays shut. Shutter, meter, everything else is fine.

Petri 7s - Film advance lever won't advance, so I can't even check shutter. This one may be a parts camera. Meter responds to light.

Yashica electro 35 GT - I think there's an electrical problem and a shutter problem. Shutter doesn't open, just kind of quivers. It sounds like the shutter fires at only one speed no matter what it's set to.

GONE Yashica-Mat LM - Shutter problem. When I fire the shutter it doesn't open, just quivers. Aperture and shutter dials hard to turn. I emailed a repair guy who said a CLA might fix all the problems, but it was in the 100s of dollars and I'm not certain it will fix everything. Light meter inoperative. Someone engraved a number on the viewing hood, then crossed it out. Lens looks pretty good. I really got burned on this one, seller assured me it was top notch.


I've described all these cameras accurately. They're give aways because I know I can't fix them but think someone probably can. Apart from shipping ($7) if you don't mind, please email me a picture taken with the camera you fix. If it's a total dud I'll refund your shipping. Thanks!

 

[Newt_on_Swings]

John you should try a little bit of naphtha or lighter fluid onto the shutters of Ricoh and the yashicas. You should be able to get to them with a spanner or even a simple rubber friction pad. And after that work the shutters a bit. A little bit of graphite/moly powder should help keep them jam free as the naphtha evaporates.

 

[JohnLikesPhotos]

I thought about fixing them for a while, but I put it off too long. This is a girlfriend imposed camera exile. Cameras that I don't use and am not fixing aren't safe here.

 

[Steve Smith]

This is a girlfriend imposed camera exile.

I would be considering a camera imposed girlfriend exile!


Steve.

 

[Sirius Glass]

I thought about fixing them for a while, but I put it off too long. This is a girlfriend imposed camera exile. Cameras that I don't use and am not fixing aren't safe here.

Exile the girl friend and get a newer model.

 

[jcc]

I thought about fixing them for a while, but I put it off too long. This is a girlfriend imposed camera exile. Cameras that I don't use and am not fixing aren't safe here.

Good thing "cameras she does not know about" is exempt.

 

[Dr Croubie]

Good thing "cameras she does not know about" is exempt.

My trick is to just get so damn many of them, leave them all in a jumbled mess of a room all over the place, then if one gets added she just doesn't know...

 

[wblynch]

My trick is to just get so damn many of them, leave them all in a jumbled mess of a room all over the place, then if one gets added she just doesn't know...

That strategy has served me well.

Imagine my surprise when I stumbled into her closet of shoes!

 

[Steve Smith]

Imagine my surprise when I stumbled into her closet of shoes!

... taking up valuable camera storage space.

Who needs more than two shoes?!!


Steve.

 

[mgb74]

Omega Foot Switch

Old Omega foot switch in fair condition. Label says "part 7901"; not sure what it is from. Has household style plug. Cord has been repaired or spliced. I've tested with an ohm meter; appears to be working. It's heavy for it's size; shipping weight is just under 3 lbs. If you want it, send me your zip (or country) and I'll calculate shipping.

 

[bdial]

Unopened 126 film cartridge

I can post a picture if someone wants, but I have a "Famous Brand Triple print Color Film" 126 film package, still sealed.
Maybe the backing paper and cart is useful for someone who wants to get an Instamatic or 828 cam to function, IDK.

The box is kind of entertaining, on the side it says "3 easy steps to JET AGE service"
The steps are;

1. take photo
2. place film and $4.45 in mailer envelope (with your name and address)
3. place in mailbox

What could be easier?

The expiration date on the package is Oct 70, so it's probably only useful for the backing paper and cartridge. Especially since that is a pre C41 process timeframe. It is complete, with the mailer, so who knows, maybe "Famous Brand" is still around to process it, or maybe not...

Anyway, it's free for the postage cost, PM if interested.
If you think you want it, please let me know asap. The package is interesting, but not interesting enough to hold onto for very long.

 

[StoneNYC]

I can post a picture if someone wants, but I have a "Famous Brand Triple print Color Film" 126 film package, still sealed.
Maybe the backing paper and cart is useful for someone who wants to get an Instamatic or 828 cam to function, IDK.

The box is kind of entertaining, on the side it says "3 easy steps to JET AGE service"
The steps are;

1. take photo
2. place film and $4.45 in mailer envelope (with your name and address)
3. place in mailbox

What could be easier?

The expiration date on the package is Oct 70, so it's probably only useful for the backing paper and cartridge. Especially since that is a pre C41 process timeframe. It is complete, with the mailer, so who knows, maybe "Famous Brand" is still around to process it, or maybe not...

Anyway, it's free for the postage cost, PM if interested.
If you think you want it, please let me know asap. The package is interesting, but not interesting enough to hold onto for very long.

I have a few of these myself that I've been meaning to get rid of, just understand that the triple print film is a variation of C-22 process film and not C-41...

 

[JohnLikesPhotos]

Free to good homes: cameras with problems! I'm asking $7 a pop for shipping.

Some of these may be totally worthless (I'm thinking the petri 7s, maybe the ricoh), I really don't know, but if you repair cameras they might make good projects. I'm sure we've all gotten ebay/thrift store duds, I just can't bring myself to throw them away.

Ricoh 500G - Meter responds to light, the problems are: shutter seems to fire at only one speed, sometimes the shutter fires immediately after the film advance lever returns to resting position, light seals.

Gone Yashica Lynx-5000 - Film door hard to keep closed. The part the door latches to is a bit broken at the edges so it sometimes pops out. If you can get it shut it stays shut. Shutter, meter, everything else is fine.

Petri 7s - Film advance lever won't advance, so I can't even check shutter. This one may be a parts camera. Meter responds to light.

Yashica electro 35 GT - I think there's an electrical problem and a shutter problem. Shutter doesn't open, just kind of quivers. It sounds like the shutter fires at only one speed no matter what it's set to.

GONE Yashica-Mat LM - Shutter problem. When I fire the shutter it doesn't open, just quivers. Aperture and shutter dials hard to turn. I emailed a repair guy who said a CLA might fix all the problems, but it was in the 100s of dollars and I'm not certain it will fix everything. Light meter inoperative. Someone engraved a number on the viewing hood, then crossed it out. Lens looks pretty good. I really got burned on this one, seller assured me it was top notch.


I've described all these cameras accurately. They're give aways because I know I can't fix them but think someone probably can. Apart from shipping ($7) if you don't mind, please email me a picture taken with the camera you fix. If it's a total dud I'll refund your shipping. Thanks!

All Gone!
I can't edit my first post for some reason, but they're all gone! thanks

 

[StoneNYC]

Take it!!!





I can't seem to find where the battery is, but when I click the shutter it still runs...

 

[John Koehrer]

Take it!!!

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I can't seem to find where the battery is, but when I click the shutter it still runs...

It''s a size "J" and slips into the side of the camera.

 

[StoneNYC]

It''s a size "J" and slips into the side of the camera.

Thanks! So... Want it? Lol

 

[jumanji]

There is a free Saunders LPL 4500 II enlarger in Dallas. Come across the listing on Dallas Craigslist. It's free, and of course for pick up only.
Good luck.

 

[TheToadMen]

Come across the listing on Dallas Craigslist. It's free, and of course for pick up only.
Good luck.

I suppose you mean the "Free Saunders LPL 4500 II enlarger in Dallas" ??

 

[jumanji]

Oh yes that is. Sorry I forgot the title.

 

[bdial]

Nikon FG parts body

I have a non-functional Nikon FG available to anyone who wants it for the shipping cost
It is missing it's wind lever, and re-wind knob. I am not sure whether this camera needs battery power to operate or not, but as it sits the shutter does not release, and the wind lever (what's left of it) is locked.
Other than the wind lever and rewind knob the camera appears complete. No visible dents, bottom plate has normal scratches from use. Aside from dust, it's in ok shape cosmetically.
Battery chamber is clean and has a battery in place.


If interested, PM me and we'll figure out postage, I will send it anywhere.

 

[noyart]

Just pay shipping for pictured items:

2x3 Kodak Super XX film (25 sheets) expired in 60s, box is sealed
126 format film, still in wrapper, forgot when it expired but it's a long time ago
Kodak 35mm film canisters with "NEG OK" written on all of them
Telesar 35mm bulk loader
Kodak Wratten filters


Please take at least a couple (if not all) to save me time at the post office.

You still have the kodak 35mm film canister?

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[dagabel]

Omega C700 enlarger and other miscellaneous darkroom stuff (timer, safelight, trays, etc.) in Denver, CO. If you can pick it up, it's yours.

Thanks!
Duane

 

[Fixcinater]

You still have the kodak 35mm film canister?

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Nope, sorry, all gone. I do have an old can from Plus-X bulk roll (empty, no film).

 

[dehk]

Did you get my PM?

Omega C700 enlarger and other miscellaneous darkroom stuff (timer, safelight, trays, etc.) in Denver, CO. If you can pick it up, it's yours.

Thanks!
Duane

 

[noyart]

Nope, sorry, all gone. I do have an old can from Plus-X bulk roll (empty, no film).

No thank you really wanted some kodak cans

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