Auction Box Lot
Jul 28, 2017 10:23:36 #
The other night was at local auction, In a box was some cameras: Sony FD Mavica MVC- FD 200. It works with AC power- no chip, so no pictures. Did not power up the battery. To what is out there today in digital camera this camera is a real dinosaur. Put an add in local newspaper to sell it. To the trash can: Polaroid Model J66 Camera- Heavy and big, No film for that baby. No name 110 camera. Polaroid One Step. The only keeper is a Yashica Electro 35 GSN with own manual and camera case. Had not test it with film yet. Use Sunny 16 when I do tested it. Weston Model 853 Light Meter, will check it out later today, by using a camera that has a build in light meter. I pay a grand total of $5.00.
Jul 28, 2017 10:52:45 #
PGHphoto
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
Quinn 4 wrote:
The other night was at local auction, In a box was... (show quote)
One of those - the Yashica TL Electro was my very first camera. Still have it but the meter quit working on it. Loved that camera.
Jul 28, 2017 12:17:05 #
Forget about the meter quitting on you, Learn to use "Sunny 16 Rulers". Some of my older cameras have no meter and some use the old mer batteries. So I had to learn to use "Sunny 16 Rulers" or cut way back on the cameras I have. Camera has to work or into the trash can.
Jul 28, 2017 12:49:09 #
PGHphoto
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
Quinn 4 wrote:
Forget about the meter quitting on you, Learn to use "Sunny 16 Rulers". Some of my older cameras have no meter and some use the old mer batteries. So I had to learn to use "Sunny 16 Rulers" or cut way back on the cameras I have. Camera has to work or into the trash can.
When I did my own darkroom work, I used to know all the 'rules of exposure'. Now, I have forgotten a lot of things and no longer have a darkroom set up so I am reliant of the DSLR meter to give me a starting point. Sad that I and so many other photographers I know have grown reliant on the electronics to give a starting point for the exposure. When I shoot my Yashica, I will usually begin by metering using one of the bodies with a good meter and adjust from there.
Jul 28, 2017 13:48:59 #
Yes we all have getting to reliant on electronics too much for cameras. But I what do I do when the battery goes dead. I have a copy of the "Sunny 16 Rules" with me all the time. I have copies for 100-200-400 and 800 speed film. Some cameras I have I have to use battery or the camera will not work, that is few.
Jul 28, 2017 14:32:29 #
Quinn 4 wrote:
Forget about the meter quitting on you, Learn to use "Sunny 16 Rulers". Some of my older cameras have no meter and some use the old mer batteries. So I had to learn to use "Sunny 16 Rulers" or cut way back on the cameras I have. Camera has to work or into the trash can.
Sunny 16 can certainly be applied with a meter-less Yashica Electro 35 GSN. However, this is probably not the most ideal camera to use without a functioning meter, as the shutter will then automatically shoot everything at 1/500 sec. The Electro 35 GSN was designed specifically as an aperture priority automatic exposure camera and therefore lacks manual control over shutter speed.
Although I don't have a Yashica Electro 35 GSN, I do own and often use the very similar Yashica MG-1. A very enjoyable camera... assuming the meter is operational.
Jul 28, 2017 16:42:06 #
I did not known that. So I have to get right battery and battery holder to replace the mercury battery. What battery to get and who has battery holder that fit Yashica Electro 35 GSN. Anyone.
Jul 28, 2017 17:06:00 #
Quinn 4 wrote:
I did not known that. So I have to get right battery and battery holder to replace the mercury battery. What battery to get and who has battery holder that fit Yashica Electro 35 GSN. Anyone.
You'll need two batteries - one 123A and one 1/3N.
This is what I do:
I first drop the 123A into the battery chamber, then the 1/3N. I insert a strip of cardboard (or rolled-up paper) around the 1/3N, to better match the width of the chamber and prevent the battery from sliding around in the chamber. (The 123A doesn't need this, as it is already proper width.) Then I screw the battery cap back on, and done! Just make sure you've inserted the batteries with the + and - in correct orientation.
Both battery types shouldn't be too hard to find. Especially common is the 123A.
Jul 28, 2017 17:43:04 #
I had a Weston meter in the 1950's when I had a meter less Kodak Pony range finder 35mm. It was a pretty high end product at the time.
Jul 29, 2017 07:31:35 #
Quinn 4 wrote:
The other night was at local auction, In a box was... (show quote)
Sometimes you get a winner, and sometimes, not so much.
Jul 29, 2017 08:13:39 #
Jul 29, 2017 08:49:25 #
What a waste of time and effort and now what should we do. What the hell are you writing about? Are you said that we should stop learning about something because it a waste of time. IF mankind was think that way, mankind would still be living in the trees.
Jul 29, 2017 09:53:04 #
Quinn 4 wrote:
What a waste of time and effort and now what should we do. What the hell are you writing about? Are you said that we should stop learning about something because it a waste of time. IF mankind was think that way, mankind would still be living in the trees.
Quinn, cthahn makes those sort of remarks all the time. Don't let it upset or discourage you in any way.
Jul 29, 2017 11:53:36 #
Quinn 4 wrote:
The other night was at local auction, In a box was... (show quote)
The Sony, is it the one that takes a 3 1/2 floppy disc? If so I would willing to give you $10 + shipping. It would be good for my camera collection. I have cameras from 1800s to present ( have over 300)
Jul 29, 2017 11:57:24 #
PGHphoto wrote:
When I did my own darkroom work, I used to know all the 'rules of exposure'. Now, I have forgotten a lot of things and no longer have a darkroom set up so I am reliant of the DSLR meter to give me a starting point. Sad that I and so many other photographers I know have grown reliant on the electronics to give a starting point for the exposure. When I shoot my Yashica, I will usually begin by metering using one of the bodies with a good meter and adjust from there.
The rules you learned regarding the sunny 16 rule have not changed at all. The sun and shade has not changed either. Just because you are using a digital camera doesn't mean the exposure is any different. It simply goes onto a card rather than film. Use your knowledge to set your exposure if you are going to shoot manual with a digital camera. You will be surprised at what you still know.
Dennis
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