Resize your colour pics to no more than 750 - 800 pixels on the longest side.I have pics to upload but it says they are too big and doesnt tell me what the size limit is.
Glad to know about the "M" designation clarification.
Unless you have a box of shredded brass gears, these cameras are relatively easy to clean up and get going again.
Since you have almost nothing invested in the camera so far, you can make it very nice with a new set of leather (about $30), maybe a $7 dollar replacement mirror from Ebay and a general cleaning (free if you do the research online).
Good luck, they are fine shooters...
do you know of any good online tutorials? I have googled myself and havent found anything for Yashicamat. I did find for the 124 though.
Im confident I can do it if I have a good model specific guide. Ill keep looking. Naturally Im cautious about not being able to get it back together or losing some tiny screw or part. Its nice having an extra one for reference. The glass is very clear and pretty much flawless as far as i can see so it would be worth it I think to put some time into it. Thanks.
Pull the lens shroud only Remove the front lens group. Open shutter, do some naphtha cleaning. Close it back up and give it a run.
The grinding noise is the plastic reel with notches running over the thin silver gear in the top film chamber, left side. Put a few wraps of masking tape around the spool where the gear runs and it will quiet down.
All in all if you don't need to go into the side or deal with focusing, for the best. get the shutter working and run a test roll before you do more.
Is that noise normal or is the silver gear wearing out? Were the spools made of metal at one point or were they always plastic?
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