That pesky flash sync lever on the Yashicamat, fixed!

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I thought I would share my solution to the MX lever problem that can damage things. As you may know, the self timer does not play nice with the camera in M flash sync.

Solution:
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I think its a 14-16 sized ribbed wall anchor.


Cut a short piece off.


Jam in camera, removable, but very solid.
 

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nyoung

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Simple solution! I always thought the rubber band looped around the flash sync lever and the lever at the bottom of the lens was factory equipment.
 

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I know people who use a dab of super glue, never to be switched again.
 

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Rick A said:
I know people who use a dab of super glue, never to be switched again.
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Effective yes, but those of us that still use flashbulbs hate that. It makes the camera non-purchasable for us.



Ken
 

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