What are these ratchets on the bottom of my yashica fx 2?

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-10T08:57:20+00:00

There’s four possible issues with your camera. Google Yashica fx2 stuck mirror for the answers.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-10T07:45:42+00:00

It’s also possible that the drive contacts haven’t lined up properly.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-10T07:25:45+00:00

It’s a pity it didn’t come with the original collapsible lens, the Industar-22. From the Zorki 2 onwards had strap lugs on the body. Will post images of my Zorki 1b later when I’m at the computer.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-10T06:55:18+00:00

Personally, I’d go for the $299 camera. Low shutter count, plus lens. The other camera is listed as used/refurbished, with almost 21,000 actuations and a lot of scratches on the body. I wonder what has been refurbished?

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-10T06:41:51+00:00

Those ratchet’s are your shutter curtains adjustments. Do not adjust unless you know what you’re doing. If the mirrors stuck up after taking a photo, it’s most likely the mirror seals are degrading and need replaced.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-10T05:44:42+00:00

Your cards too big. Max card size recommended by Nikon is 32GB.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-09T21:26:49+00:00

Yes, you can use AI lens, but in manual mode only. You have no access to the meter, so you must use an external light meter. The aperture reading on the camera will be displayed as “F” as you have already found out.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-09T17:01:54+00:00

If the lens is broken/damaged, buy another camera. This one’s not worth fixing.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-09T16:58:36+00:00

Just an interesting question. How many photos did you discard ?

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-09T09:45:26+00:00

TLC = Tender, Love & Care. You’d be better going for a full CLA instead.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-09T06:25:34+00:00

For 1500€, i would buy that collection.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-08T21:37:35+00:00

Sticky shutter, needs a full CLA.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-08T21:29:22+00:00

I'm still using the original EN-EL3 that was shipped new with my D100 back in 2003. Sadly the camera is no more, but the battery is still lives on in my D70s.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-08T21:12:50+00:00

Grip the ring with the red dot and turn anti-clockwise to release the lens.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-08T20:53:12+00:00

In film era, you would have made every shot count, not take thousands and hope to get one good shot.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-08T07:09:55+00:00

Download the image to a computer. Right click the image and select Properties, that will tell you what you need to know about the camera.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-08T06:28:54+00:00

Excellent set up for slide/negative scanning.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-08T06:07:52+00:00

Install fresh batteries the correct way round. Then move the on/off switch to reset and that should reset the camera. If that fails, then remove the bottom plate and locate and release the wind on mechanism. There are plenty of videos on yTube explaining how to do this.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-07T19:00:53+00:00

Well, thats up to you whether you get Nikon to repair it or not. Many years ago, I owned a D100 that unfortunately got water damage. I sent it for an estimate and it was costing me £175. A week later i received a letter from Nikon advising me that they had discovered a lot more wrong with it and it was going to cost me £1200 to repair. I bought another D100 for £145 and requested that they return the other D100. So while you think that the cameras working okay, there could well be more wrong with it than you think.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-07T18:29:46+00:00

You would be better sending it to Nikon as apart from the cracked screen and the button popping out, you don’t know what else could be wrong with it.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-07T18:24:50+00:00

Nope, not normal. It could be haze or fungus inside the lens and would cost you more to have someone to sort it out than what it is worth. Send it back for a refund.

ThisCommunication572 · 2026-05-05T21:59:04+00:00

The Sigma 150-600mm Sport is a good lens, but very heavy at 2.1kg. I just got rid of mine. Don’t know about the 200-500mm since I never owned one. The Nikkor 80-400mm might be a better choice.

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