pendennis
No longer a newbie, moving up!
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I've always had a soft spot for the Yashica Electro 35. I used to carry one with me as a "third" camera with my Nikons. I sold two a couple of years ago, since the mercury batteries were no longer available, and the replacement silver/alkaline caused fluctuations in exposure, especially on transparencies. This anxiety is probably picayunish, but that's the way I felt.
Enter "Yashica Guy" and his web page on the Yashicas. Under one of the headings was a replacement battery using a diode which delivers a consistent 1.35v. Well, why not give them another go? I bought both a GSN and a GTN, I've also ordered two of the replacement batteries.
Both models work in all respects. The viewfinders are crystal clear, self-timer works accurately, and the electronic shutters seem accurate timed against a stop watch. I can pretty much tell by ear until shorter than 1/4 second. Both are in superb physical condition, and I'll take both out when the batteries arrive.
Enter "Yashica Guy" and his web page on the Yashicas. Under one of the headings was a replacement battery using a diode which delivers a consistent 1.35v. Well, why not give them another go? I bought both a GSN and a GTN, I've also ordered two of the replacement batteries.
Both models work in all respects. The viewfinders are crystal clear, self-timer works accurately, and the electronic shutters seem accurate timed against a stop watch. I can pretty much tell by ear until shorter than 1/4 second. Both are in superb physical condition, and I'll take both out when the batteries arrive.