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I have 2 Yashica J3 camera's I got pretty cheap. both have their own issues but I thought I'd show some comparisons between the 2 as they are the same model with the same lens, but with slight variations.
the older camera has a stuck self-timer, a stripped and jammed on battery compartment cap, possible focusing screen damage, and a sticky shutter release.
the newer camera has a damaged shutter, possible focusing screen damage, unreliable self-timer, and the lense has a stuck appeture.
First off the serial numbers
ones obviously much higher than the other. I'm assuming the lower number is older like most things. (if anyone knows the dates on these I'd love to know)
Next the shutter speed dials. slightly different as X is no longer its own setting. (older camera on the bottom)
The ASA dials are slightly different between them. (older on the right) also notice the older camera has a dent on the left side of the body.
and a top view, the older camera still with it's shoe. (older on bottom)
The older camera as said before has a dent on the left side, however the other has a dent on the right side
the older camera has a functioning shutter but the other is not in working order and needs to be repaired...
I think the focusing screens on both might be slightly damaged but I'm unsure at this point.
older:
Newer:
over all both are great looking but I'd like to have them both returned to working order.
the older camera has a stuck self-timer, a stripped and jammed on battery compartment cap, possible focusing screen damage, and a sticky shutter release.
the newer camera has a damaged shutter, possible focusing screen damage, unreliable self-timer, and the lense has a stuck appeture.
First off the serial numbers
ones obviously much higher than the other. I'm assuming the lower number is older like most things. (if anyone knows the dates on these I'd love to know)
Next the shutter speed dials. slightly different as X is no longer its own setting. (older camera on the bottom)
The ASA dials are slightly different between them. (older on the right) also notice the older camera has a dent on the left side of the body.
and a top view, the older camera still with it's shoe. (older on bottom)
The older camera as said before has a dent on the left side, however the other has a dent on the right side
the older camera has a functioning shutter but the other is not in working order and needs to be repaired...
I think the focusing screens on both might be slightly damaged but I'm unsure at this point.
older:
Newer:
over all both are great looking but I'd like to have them both returned to working order.