Electro 35 Restoration and PERMANENT Light Seal Install

Published 2021-10-09
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I've been using the Exell A32PX battery in my Electro 35 for nearly nine months now and it's still going strong. This is the exact battery I'm now using in my Electro 35
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All Comments (21)
  • @gseybold
    Thanks Adam. I found a GSN when we were packing up the inlaws house. I am in the process of fixing and cleaning it up and surprising the family at Christmas..
  • Hey thanks to this video I was able to change my light seals. Thanks a lot
  • @FoxtrotMikefm
    Hi Adam, Thanks for the tutorial, I like your technique of covering the film gate (protecting the lens-shutter assembly) with masking tape. If you use the type of q-tip with a hollow stem it is possible to scrunch the tip ends flat with pliers. This is better than puling out the flimsy woolly stuff when attempting to get into tight corners & clean out decades of gunk. Ciao mate, fm. 😉
  • I like your video, I love old camera thanks for making wonderful video. From Washington DC.
  • @Retroaria
    Thank you so much for the video, lots of tips. 27:19 I'm just going to write about these other two little pads in the corners that also need to be repaired. Repairers pay attention as there are repair kits that are sold without these pads. Greetings from Seoul.
  • @Tom-yd5lg
    Great Video, i love my GSM and your Video was very Helpful. Greatings, Tom from Germany
  • The Yashica was my first camera in ‘71, and still have a 16 x 20 print on my wall from that camera. I too bought a replacement on E-bay and went thru the battery issue as well. Great camera, mine is now a “museum” piece with fond memories.
  • Very useful video, thank you. Just got an Electro 35 from the original owner who bought it in Saigon during his tour of duty. Looking forward to getting it working.
  • @mikep4199
    What a great video! I just ordered a Yashica MG-1 (I wish I could have gotten the 35 but man have they gotten expensive!) and looking at the photos it definitely needs light seals. I wasn't looking forward to messing with tiny foam strips and this yarn trick will work great. Off to Hobby Lobby!
  • @sccjono
    Such a pretty camera. Always on the look out for one that fits my selective frugalness too.
  • @Srulio
    Thank you for this informative video. You have explained it well. I agree the Yashica Electro 35 is a beautiful camera both in appearance and operation. It seems to be a good seller in the second hand market for the Excel company to create a clone battery for it. It seems that using the air blower over the open body creates a slight risk of blowing debris from the top back into tho body.
  • Great explanation, my last issue with my project camera is the battery cover still provides no juice. I have an electro that works fine and I tried the cover from that and battery check comes on as do the warning lights., shutter speeds all seem fine as well. But despite cleaning the heck out of a not very badly corroded cover, no joy...
  • @joefaracevideos
    You mentioned an Amazon link for the replacement battery but I couldn't find or see it. I it the Exell Battery A165? Thanks for a great video. I really want one of these camera and your video was a wonderful tutorial.
  • @Pilingui2470
    Hi Adam,first or all thanks for such good instructional video, question... how many LR44 batteries you put inside the battery compartment and out of what you make the adapter for it? Thanks
  • @evele8764
    I just recently bought one at my local vintage swap meet, was wondering if there is a way to modify the battery cover? It’s missing the top circular piece.
  • @CamMacCamMac
    I’m not sure if this is a dumb question but I just found this at my moms and it was my grandads. The battery light doesn’t work when i put the battery and adapter in it idk if I can fix this! Also my main question is the front shutter doesn’t open, I’m not even sure how it’s supposed to open either. I hope this makes sense
  • When I click photos from my Yashica white light leak can be seen on the photos.. When I checked the light seal after opening the back of the camera...they all are deteriorated. So light is leaking from behind right? Or it is leaking from front of the camera also?
  • @luscinio
    Hello! Tell me, do the shutters (diaphragm) open if there is no battery inside? for a 4:28 second you clicked. that is, can I check the camera's performance without a battery when buying? Have a nice day!
  • @marcdebroey2276
    Hello, I am very confused about the yarn thickness, in milimeter. In Europe we use completely different mesure standards :-) Thank you !