Screwdriver help for a yashica fx-3

[Redwinds]

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.

 

[Helios 1984]

Hi,

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.

Here's a picture of tools you might need.

Yashica FX-3 Repair Manual

Yashica FX-3 Top Cover Removal Video

 

[Redwinds]

Hi,

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.

Here's a picture of tools you might need.

Yashica FX-3 Repair Manual

Yashica FX-3 Top Cover Removal Video

Thank you so much for all the information. I have the repair manual but for the life of my I couldn't find a screwdriver that would work.

 

[Helios 1984]

Thank you so much for all the information. I have the repair manual but for the life of my I couldn't find a screwdriver that would work.

JIS look the same as the Phillips but they're slightly different.

 

[AgX]

Do not let you be fooled, the small "Philips" designated sizes of the german screwdrivers with that red cap, shown in that photo, fit perfectly.

 

[ic-racer]

I have so many of those little screwdirvers. I pick one that fits best for each screw.

 

[AgX]

Even better, custom make them. But with cross tips that would be hard.

 

[Jon Shiu]

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.

 

[Helios 1984]

Do not let you be fooled, the small "Philips" designated sizes of the german screwdrivers with that red cap, shown in that photo, fit perfectly.

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.

 

[AgX]

I prefer the older version for ergonomics. And who knows how coatings evolve over time.

 

[tezzasmall]

Hi,

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!

Well worth buying.

Terry S

 

[Rick A]

My favorite "fine adjustment" screw driver.