Hello so I need help figuring out a screwdriver to do some maintenance on my yashica fx-3. Would anyone happen to have any ideas?
Sorry for being vague.
With Japanese cameras, you really want to use Japanese JIS screwdrivers. I use a Vessel TD-56 kit with different sizes of+ -,inexpensive and reliable. Also, I strongly recommend taking pictures of every step you do, that way you'll be able to backtrack and/or easily reassemble things.
With Japanese cameras, you really want to use Japanese JIS screwdrivers. I use a Vessel TD-56 kit with different sizes of+ -,inexpensive and reliable. Also, I strongly recommend taking pictures of every step you do, that way you'll be able to backtrack and/or easily reassemble things.
I've found I had a screwdriver that works perfectly for 35mm cameras. It is a screwdriver to fix iphones, called iCracked 1.5mm x 30mm. You have to file down the center pin a little, but after that it has worked on many different cameras. It fits most JIS screws but not the tiniest ones.
I have heard good things about the German Wiha screwdrivers, I’ve never used them tho. I know Leica user on another forum who swears by the PicoFinish line.
With Japanese cameras, you really want to use Japanese JIS screwdrivers. I use a Vessel TD-56 kit with different sizes of+ -,inexpensive and reliable. Also, I strongly recommend taking pictures of every step you do, that way you'll be able to backtrack and/or easily reassemble things.
These JIS screwdrivers have been mentioned on various forums, and after having trouble myself getting one to fit a camera screw, I bought some off of Amazon from Japan, at a good reasonable price to boot!