Yashica Lynx 1000 Repair?

Malinku · Apr 30, 2015

So I got a Broken Yashica lynx 1000 with 45mm F1.8 lens. The aperture blades are not working properly. When I turn the aperture ring only one blade moves. other wise just needs a typical CLA.

I'm wondering if this is worth repairing or is it better to just buy a working one. As I'd have to send it to someone to get it repaired as I got no skills when it comes to doing these types of repairs.

snapguy · Apr 30, 2015

sick puppy

Good question! I also have a sick puppy -- a Yashica LYNX 1400 with the f1.4 lens. It is in fabulous cosmetic condition but the shutter does not work. I'd love to get it fixed. The lens is quite wonderful.

mklw1954 · Apr 30, 2015

Try this: http://www.camerarefurb.com/

wcarroll · Apr 30, 2015

Mark Hama did a wonderful job repairing my Lynx 5000.

www.markhama.com

Kirks518 · Apr 30, 2015

If it were me, I'd try and do it myself. I don't think the camera is worth that much, so it would be good practice. There are a number of videos out there ("Yashica Lynx repair" as the search) that should get you started in the right direction.

Chrismat · Apr 30, 2015

I have a Yashica Lynx 1000 being worked on by Russ Sisco at camerarefurb.com. He does great work, takes about 7-8 weeks though. Mark Hama is very good as well. The Lynx 1000 is not the most sought after camera, but it has a very good lens. It's one of my favorite rangefinders.

McFortner · Apr 30, 2015

+1 for Mark Hama.

Malinku · May 1, 2015

Chrismat said:
I have a Yashica Lynx 1000 being worked on by Russ Sisco at camerarefurb.com. He does great work, takes about 7-8 weeks though. Mark Hama is very good as well. The Lynx 1000 is not the most sought after camera, but it has a very good lens. It's one of my favorite rangefinders.

I figured it was not the highly "valued". But I do like the features and feel of the lynx. So I'll give the recommended repair guys a ring.

andrewc · May 16, 2015

Chrismat said:
I have a Yashica Lynx 1000 being worked on by Russ Sisco at camerarefurb.com. He does great work, takes about 7-8 weeks though. Mark Hama is very good as well. The Lynx 1000 is not the most sought after camera, but it has a very good lens. It's one of my favorite rangefinders.

It's one of my favorites too, and produces beautiful pictures. I think it's incredibly underrated. Not many rangefinders had the same expansive shutter speed range and aperture range as the 1000 did.

Andy

one90guy · May 16, 2015

I also favor my Yashica Lynx, meter has never worked but its had many rolls through it with no problems.

David

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