Yashica FR II focus screen

[kaidemarco]

Hi, I bought an old yashika FR II for $15 at a yard sale. Its in great condition, but the focus screen is all scratched up. Can I buy any focus screen online and then cut it to size? I cant find the specific one new online. Thanks.

 

[timor]

Can I buy any focus screen online and then cut it to size? I cant find the specific one new online. Thanks.

Rather not. Times of repairing film slrs are over.

 

[compur]

The focusing screen on the FRII isn't user-removable. It can be replaced by a technician but requires removal of the top cover and the prism and replacement with a screen from another camera. Fitting a screen from a different camera isn't really a practical alternative and newby camera disassembly attempts usually end up with a shoe box full of camera parts. Paying for a pro to fix it will likely cost lots more than buying another and is usually only done with more expensive cameras nowadays.

I suggest either living with the scratches (they won't affect the film images) or getting another camera.

 

[cgw]

I'd chalk up 15 bucks as tuition in learning how to buy an old camera. Try looking thru the viewfinder next time.

 

[timor]

In any case much more important is, if the automatic exposure system works ok. 40 years old electronics may misbehave.