Yashica Rangefinder Repair...

[goodiepocket]

Anybody have any experience repairing rangefinders?

I have a Yashica Electro 35CC and overall it is in great shape, however I can't focus via the rangefinder (there's no overlapped image/frame). My guess is that either a reflective coating has been damaged (perhaps due to improper cleaning by a previous owner) or a mirror within the rangefinder isn't moving as it should be (more likely).

Before I take it apart, I'm just curious if anyone has any history with a similar repair.

I've found the repair manual for the camera and am prepared to take it apart...but figured I would see if any of the film nerds on here had any other ideas.

Thanks!

 

[SmartWater]

Hi, fortunately, I didn't have such a case, but I can ask my friends if this has happened to them.

this was 4 years ago fam, nice bump

 

[goodiepocket]

whoa. Not even sure how you found this in the depths of this forum. Pretty specific.

I guess as an update: took it apart, but since it's a common issue with these cameras, I didn't have any luck finding usable parts to replace.

If anyone is interested, I use an Olympus XA in its place. It's a wonderful little camera, easy to travel with and simple.

 

[PacificRimJob]

Aw man... I hope you still have it. The mirror shouldn’t be hard to replace if that’s all it is.