franciscojhh
Member
Hi,
I have a YashicaMat 124G but not the case... I was wondering if you have some advice on the kind of bag I'd better buy to carry it around.
Also: Is there something really important I should know about this camera in order not to break it? Is it better to change speeds before or after cocking the shutter? Can I change the speeds after I set the timer?
Fran
I have a YashicaMat 124G but not the case... I was wondering if you have some advice on the kind of bag I'd better buy to carry it around.
Also: Is there something really important I should know about this camera in order not to break it? Is it better to change speeds before or after cocking the shutter? Can I change the speeds after I set the timer?
Fran
Dan Daniel
Well-known
DO NOT USE THE SELF-TIMER!!!
Ok, got your attention. First, seriously, if you try to use the self-timer when the flash sync is set to M, you may destroy the shutter. Well, you trash part of the self-timer and the only fix is to open it up and either replace the self-timer unit or gut it and re-install the shell.
There is a mechanism to stop you from actually arming the self-timer while set at M, but it doesn't take much to overcome it.
Also the self-timer mechanism seems to be the first one to get dirty and gummy and tend to not finish. This will lock up the camera until it decides to finally release. A little pressure on the lever will often make it move along (unlike the flash sync jam, which involves a spring metal washer getting bent and snapped in half).
So- flash sync at X only. And be prepared for it to not fire. Changing speeds after setting isn't a problem.
As to acase, I just went to a store and tried fitting the camera in different bags. I have a Lowepro case that is a bit wide and low for a Rolleiflex; I think it was marketed as a video camcorder case? And I have a smaller Tamrac case for a Rolleicord. Camera cases are like shoes- very personal, and you might end up trying a few.
If you do find a Yashica 'ever-ready' case, a warning- the straps on these style of cases are often old and dried and brittle. Safest to just replace it right off.
Ok, got your attention. First, seriously, if you try to use the self-timer when the flash sync is set to M, you may destroy the shutter. Well, you trash part of the self-timer and the only fix is to open it up and either replace the self-timer unit or gut it and re-install the shell.
There is a mechanism to stop you from actually arming the self-timer while set at M, but it doesn't take much to overcome it.
Also the self-timer mechanism seems to be the first one to get dirty and gummy and tend to not finish. This will lock up the camera until it decides to finally release. A little pressure on the lever will often make it move along (unlike the flash sync jam, which involves a spring metal washer getting bent and snapped in half).
So- flash sync at X only. And be prepared for it to not fire. Changing speeds after setting isn't a problem.
As to acase, I just went to a store and tried fitting the camera in different bags. I have a Lowepro case that is a bit wide and low for a Rolleiflex; I think it was marketed as a video camcorder case? And I have a smaller Tamrac case for a Rolleicord. Camera cases are like shoes- very personal, and you might end up trying a few.
If you do find a Yashica 'ever-ready' case, a warning- the straps on these style of cases are often old and dried and brittle. Safest to just replace it right off.
oftheherd
Mentor
Don't drop it on the sharp edge of a rock. That's what I did. Then shortly thereafter it was stolen. Must have been a surprised theif.
You can indeed change shutter speeds after cocking, or at least it never bothered mine. I don't know about with the self timer engaged. I think it only trips the shutter at the end of its run, and doesn't care what speed is set, but I don't know that I ever tried it either. Those who still have one can probably answer that better.
Rogier
Rogier Willems
I have the leather case but took it off. Made it to bulky for me..