Uploaded December 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I demonstrate how to disassemble and clean the viewfinder on a Yashica Electro 35 rangefinder 35mm film camera.
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The sequence of disassembly:
TOP
1. Unscrew (CCW) then remove shutter release lock ring
2. Unscrew (CCW) then remove iso dial lock ring
3. Secure rewind fork and unscrew top crank (CCW)
SIDES
4. Unscrew three 00 phillips screws on sides and rear
5. (If needed) run exacto knife along top case seam
UNDERNEATH
6. Lift top case up and to the left (wire is connected underneath)
7. Lift out viewfinder's top plate
Things to watch out for:
- The red 'battery check' button is loose and will fall out if not supported during top.
- Under the left side of the top is a wire for the flash sync port. Be careful not to pull on the wire and disconnect the solder connection.
- DO NOT touch the beam-splitter (vertical glass with yellow tint) or it will damage the coating.
Happy cleaning!
SUBSCRIBE!!! Every few days I'll be releasing videos on different film cameras.
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FIMF Links:
Website- filmismorefun.com
Facebook- facebook.com/filmismorefun
Instagram- instagram.com/film_is_more_fun
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Helpful Links:
Yashica Electro User manual- filmismorefun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/yashica_electro_35_gsn-11.pdf
Here is a great text step-by-step for many Yashica Electro repairs with pictures from a blog- yashica-guy.com/document/repair.html
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Music Credits:
Bensound- bensound.com
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Hi there. I'm Chris. Film is more fun is a place where I share about whatever busted up old camera I'm currently shooting and tinkering with, or my meanderings in film photography. It would be pretty rad if you said what's up. I'm 99% friendly. Definitely do that. Disclaimer: If you want technical proficiency go watch 'The Art of Photography' (love that show). These videos are more like an elderly person navigating a tv clicker.
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Ilford,fuji, film, kodak, multipleexposure, doubleexposure, tmax, kodak, ilford, delta, filmismorefun, develop, selfdevelop, photography, analog, lightroom, adobe, darkroom, olympus, nikon, pentax, minolta, canon, 35mm, 120, portra, superia, fujifilm, diy, lomo, lens,
In this video, I demonstrate how to disassemble and clean the viewfinder on a Yashica Electro 35 rangefinder 35mm film camera.
-
Ways to support the channel if you choose to:
* 1. Sharing the video (IT’S FREE!)
* 2. Affiliate Links (Amazon)
Kodak F9 Point and Shoot 35mm Film Camera - amzn.to/3z6GvMy
Iford Sprite 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera - amzn.to/32JQcV6
Fuji Superia Color Film (35mm, 3 Rolls) - amzn.to/3z22qUO
Tmax 400 Black and White Film (35mm, 2 Rolls) - amzn.to/3p2JClJ
Polaroid One Step Plus Camera - amzn.to/3CyutLL
Polaroid i-Type Color Film (16 Photos) - amzn.to/30Qljxx
Polaroid 600 Color Film (16 Photos) - amzn.to/3FA1Qjf
Polaroid 600 Black and White Film (8 Photos) - amzn.to/3nD8kYt
My new 8 Postcard Set Redscale Project is available at Etsy:
etsy.com/listing/1108286201/postcard-set-8-cards-paint-the-town-red?ref=listings_manager_grid
-
The sequence of disassembly:
TOP
1. Unscrew (CCW) then remove shutter release lock ring
2. Unscrew (CCW) then remove iso dial lock ring
3. Secure rewind fork and unscrew top crank (CCW)
SIDES
4. Unscrew three 00 phillips screws on sides and rear
5. (If needed) run exacto knife along top case seam
UNDERNEATH
6. Lift top case up and to the left (wire is connected underneath)
7. Lift out viewfinder's top plate
Things to watch out for:
- The red 'battery check' button is loose and will fall out if not supported during top.
- Under the left side of the top is a wire for the flash sync port. Be careful not to pull on the wire and disconnect the solder connection.
- DO NOT touch the beam-splitter (vertical glass with yellow tint) or it will damage the coating.
Happy cleaning!
SUBSCRIBE!!! Every few days I'll be releasing videos on different film cameras.
-
FIMF Links:
Website- filmismorefun.com
Facebook- facebook.com/filmismorefun
Instagram- instagram.com/film_is_more_fun
-
Helpful Links:
Yashica Electro User manual- filmismorefun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/yashica_electro_35_gsn-11.pdf
Here is a great text step-by-step for many Yashica Electro repairs with pictures from a blog- yashica-guy.com/document/repair.html
-
Music Credits:
Bensound- bensound.com
-
Hi there. I'm Chris. Film is more fun is a place where I share about whatever busted up old camera I'm currently shooting and tinkering with, or my meanderings in film photography. It would be pretty rad if you said what's up. I'm 99% friendly. Definitely do that. Disclaimer: If you want technical proficiency go watch 'The Art of Photography' (love that show). These videos are more like an elderly person navigating a tv clicker.
Tags:
Ilford,fuji, film, kodak, multipleexposure, doubleexposure, tmax, kodak, ilford, delta, filmismorefun, develop, selfdevelop, photography, analog, lightroom, adobe, darkroom, olympus, nikon, pentax, minolta, canon, 35mm, 120, portra, superia, fujifilm, diy, lomo, lens,
