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.

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Cut a short piece off.

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Jam in camera, removable, but very solid.
 

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

Effective yes, but those of us that still use flashbulbs hate that. It makes the camera non-purchasable for us.

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