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Forum: Yashica RF 17 Hours Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 158
Posted By Harlee
Thanks guys! I've unfortunately had that happen...

Thanks guys! I've unfortunately had that happen already, but not on this camera.
Forum: Yashica RF 2 Days Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 158
Posted By Harlee
Unresponsive Shutter

I know that this question has been asked previously, probably many times, but once more won't hurt. I recently received a EX+ Black GT Yashica, but before I start taking it apart to check for...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 4 Days Ago
Replies: 1
Views: 66
Posted By Harlee
Yashica GT

Today I received a Yashica GT [black] with the body and lens in EX condition. However the shutter will not open and close when wound and the shutter released without a battery. I know this has...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 100
Views: 6,936
Posted By Harlee
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the...

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the Yashica GS or GSN.

1) 6 element F1.7 lens
2) solid construction
3) fairly easy to make adjustments and/or clean
4) aperture exposure
5) Etc., etc.,...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Views: 1,617
Posted By Harlee
You mentioned finding a XA-1 in the "junk" box. ...

You mentioned finding a XA-1 in the "junk" box. I really couldn't see the purpose of picking up an XA-1 since I have 3 XAs, 3 XA-2, and 2 XA-3s, and believe it or not after picking up a XA-1 just to...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-26-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 492
Posted By Harlee
Is the lens opening? Open the back and trip the...

Is the lens opening? Open the back and trip the shutter and see if the shutter is opening and closing.
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 02-26-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 274
Posted By Harlee
I tried out my FF90 tonight, held down the flash...

I tried out my FF90 tonight, held down the flash button, aimed at a dark area in my office and the shutter stayed open for two seconds. So, holding down the flash button does overide the shutter...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 02-25-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 274
Posted By Harlee
Thanks for your input. As I think about it...

Thanks for your input. As I think about it though, if the shutter speed will go down to 2 seconds, it must be possible to shut off the flash and the camera would have to go back to auto shutter...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 02-22-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 274
Posted By Harlee
Richo FF90

Anyone out there familiar with the FF90 AF camera? I haven't used mine in quite a while even though it's like new. My biggest dislike about it is the automatic flash. I don't see anyway to turn...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-31-2013
Replies: 1
Views: 170
Posted By Harlee
Multiple Pictures

Can some please tell me how to delete some of my pictures which were accidently uploaded. I've got three of the same picture and I'll be dammed if I can see anywhere to delet two of the pictures.
Forum: Help Forum 01-27-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By Harlee
Help!

I must be thick or something. I assuming that all of our previous folders have been deleted and a completely new system is now in place. Can someone please tell me how to go about and upload some...
Forum: Provide your Feedback 01-18-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 1,050
Posted By Harlee
It really would be nice if RFF would notify it's...

It really would be nice if RFF would notify it's user's something like "CAUTION, web site under construction!"
Forum: Provide your Feedback 01-17-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 1,050
Posted By Harlee
What's Going On with RFF?????

Is RFF in the process of changing the whole schmere? I can't even locate my own downloaded pictures! I don't see any "My Pictures" tab. The only thing I remember from my Philosophy Class is,...
Forum: Yashica RF 01-12-2013
Replies: 116
Views: 12,148
Posted By Harlee
Great pics. I always, well generally speaking,...

Great pics. I always, well generally speaking, take one of my GSN, GS or MG-1 cameras with me when traveling into Siberia, Russia proper or Ukraine. By looking at my posted shots, I can tell which...
Forum: Yashica RF 01-12-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 911
Posted By Harlee
After trying some of these suggestions, you may...

After trying some of these suggestions, you may have to resolder the white wire which is soldered to the battery spring. The battery chamber comes out quite easily after removing the bottom plate...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-12-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By Harlee
What generally happens as these Yashicas grow...

What generally happens as these Yashicas grow older is that the white wire going to the bottom of the battery chamber either gets corroded or actually breaks at the connection. It's an easy fix if...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-04-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 564
Posted By Harlee
I just downloaded some pics taken on my XA1 #2...

I just downloaded some pics taken on my XA1 #2 and XA1#3. I'm quite amazed at the quality of this fixed lens and fixed focus F4 XA1 . A short while ago I didn't have one, but now I've got 3 in...
Forum: Travel 01-04-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 827
Posted By Harlee
I also travel quite a bit through Germany, Russia...

I also travel quite a bit through Germany, Russia and Ukraine with film, through the Balkans also previously, and I'm not sure if this helps or not, but I've had a lead lined bag to keep my film in...
Forum: Travel 12-24-2012
Replies: 692
Poll: Berlin?
Views: 46,656
Posted By Harlee
Though I've been in Germany, I've not been in...

Though I've been in Germany, I've not been in Berlin, but I do correspond with a pretty Ukrainian interpreter who now lkives there and she loves Berlin. And she's single!
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 12-11-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 4,219
Posted By Harlee
While in the Ukraine during one cold winter a...

While in the Ukraine during one cold winter a couple years back, I carried a ML inside my jacket and took it out to focus and shoot. The B&W pics came out really well, giving a certain look of old...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 12-06-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 4,219
Posted By Harlee
I've used both of them and like both of them. ...

I've used both of them and like both of them. The lenses on both cameras are very sharp. I'm presently looking at what looks to me to be a very nice AF35M but I haven't bid on it yet. I presently...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 11-29-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 621
Posted By Harlee
The Canon will not allow the shutter to fire if...

The Canon will not allow the shutter to fire if the meter needle drops below the lowest exposure. The aperature numbers are used only if you have a flash mounted. Have you tried using the camera...
Forum: Other RF 11-28-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 3,629
Posted By Harlee
I've been shooting XAs since the early 80's and...

I've been shooting XAs since the early 80's and still do. I've never had a winding problem with the XA, XA2 or XA3, but I have with the XA1. That's due to the fact that the XA1 utilizes a plastic...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-23-2012
Replies: 1,709
Views: 282,935
Posted By Harlee
Here's an old War Horse with a F1.2 lens which...

Here's an old War Horse with a F1.2 lens which I've been using for about the past 12-15 years. It still works just great, but it's a heavy dude! There's a lot of glass in that lens. You'll notice a...
Forum: Yashica RF 11-17-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 1,897
Posted By Harlee
You may want to remove the bottom plate and then...

You may want to remove the bottom plate and then remove the battery chamber to check the white wire soldered to the bottom of it. Often, with time, the wire detiorates and either breaks or gets...
Forum: Olympus RF 11-15-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 1,287
Posted By Harlee
I've already placed a number of the Ukraine shots...

I've already placed a number of the Ukraine shots in the gallery, all shot with an XA-1. I was quite surprised that the available light shot taken at the pick up curb at the airport actually came...
Forum: Olympus RF 11-14-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 1,287
Posted By Harlee
Here's a couple of shots from Ukraine taken on my...

Here's a couple of shots from Ukraine taken on my virtually new XA-1. It was jamed up when I got it, but I dismantled it, repaired the problem put back together and it works like a charm.
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 10-31-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By Harlee
Lutsk, Ukraine

Here's a couple more from the XA-1.
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 10-31-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By Harlee
Yep, fixed F4 lens. On good to normal days, it...

Yep, fixed F4 lens. On good to normal days, it does fine. Best results are obtained with ASA 400 film.
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 10-27-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By Harlee
Lutsk, Ukraine

Here are a few shots taken on my Olympus XA-1. These were taken in the city of Lutsk in Western Ukraine. I continue to be impressed with the quality of the prints taken on my XA-1. But, weather...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 10-26-2012
Replies: 0
Views: 246
Posted By Harlee
XA-1 Film advance gear

I'm looking for a plastic film advance gear for my XA-1. On my mint XA-1, someone attempted to force the film advance when the red flag is showing in the viewfinder; it broke off around 2-3 teeth. ...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 10-03-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 811
Posted By Harlee
Great pics coming from a P&S, but I realize many...

Great pics coming from a P&S, but I realize many of them have great lenses. I'd bet they would be beautiful in color too.
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 10-03-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By Harlee
Nice pics Farly! I've got two Z135s and I'm...

Nice pics Farly! I've got two Z135s and I'm wondering if you notice on yours that the viewfinders appear out of focus? Both of mine do and I realize it may be my eyes, but I don't have that problem...
Forum: Olympus RF 10-03-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 1,287
Posted By Harlee
Here's a couple more pics from my refurbished...

Here's a couple more pics from my refurbished XA1. Not as good a shape as my XA1 #1, but the pics are as good.
Forum: Olympus RF 10-03-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 1,287
Posted By Harlee
Quite frankly, I'm a bit amazed at the quality of...

Quite frankly, I'm a bit amazed at the quality of the pics it's capable of producing. I believe the quality of the XA1's pics are pretty much on an equal of my XA2 or XA3. I leave for Western Ukraine...
Forum: Olympus RF 09-30-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 1,287
Posted By Harlee
Here are a few shots from my refurbished XA1 #2.

Here are a few shots from my refurbished XA1 #2.
Forum: Olympus RF 09-29-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 1,287
Posted By Harlee
Xa1 #2

A couple of days ago, I received a parts XA1 and have reburbished it into a working model. I did however remove the plastic film advance gear and placed it into my mint XA1 #1. I did some repairs...
Forum: Olympus RF 09-20-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 5,493
Posted By Harlee
Glad to see you back David. I head back in to...

Glad to see you back David. I head back in to Ukraine in two weeks and the XA1 will go with me; along with a few other picture takers.
Forum: Olympus RF 09-19-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 5,493
Posted By Harlee
A few more shots with my XA1.

A few more shots with my XA1.
Forum: Olympus RF 09-17-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 5,493
Posted By Harlee
This is a Seaworld Rescue Team looking for a...

This is a Seaworld Rescue Team looking for a stranded manatee in this shallow body of water. If colder weather comes in, the manatee will die. I went back down there yesterday but the rescue team...
Forum: Olympus RF 09-17-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 5,493
Posted By Harlee
Here are some first shots I took on my...

Here are some first shots I took on my refurbished XA1!
Forum: Olympus RF 09-17-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 5,493
Posted By Harlee
HEH, HEH, HEH!!! Hay, that's a great idea! I do...

HEH, HEH, HEH!!! Hay, that's a great idea! I do have the repaired part back in the camera with a new roll of film, and so far.................it's advancing the film, but time will tell.

My...
Forum: Olympus RF 09-15-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 5,493
Posted By Harlee
I removed the bottom of my XA1 and found the...

I removed the bottom of my XA1 and found the problem. Someone had tried to force the film advance thumbwheel when the camera was locked up and damaged two teeth on the plastic film advance gear. ...
Forum: Olympus RF 09-14-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 5,493
Posted By Harlee
Thank you Noll! I picked it up tonight planning...

Thank you Noll! I picked it up tonight planning on removing the bottom plate but upon looking it over and opening the back to remove some old film I noticed that the rewind button is pushed in and...
Forum: Olympus RF 09-13-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 5,493
Posted By Harlee
Took a number of shots with my refurbished XA1...

Took a number of shots with my refurbished XA1 today but ran into a problem midway through the roll. The film advance kept advancing and would have gone to the end of the roll, so I stopped around...
Forum: Olympus RF 09-12-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 5,493
Posted By Harlee
Today, I took the XA1 out into the bright...

Today, I took the XA1 out into the bright sunshine and without any film in it I pointed the camera in different light conditions and it appears to be working properly. However, the film advance...
Forum: Olympus RF 09-11-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 5,493
Posted By Harlee
Well, the other day I dismantling my mint XA1,...

Well, the other day I dismantling my mint XA1, but wasn't able to get it entirely apart so I wasn't able to check it out properly. Today, I dismantled the top section and the front section and did a...
Forum: Yashica RF 09-06-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By Harlee
I attempted to log into yashicaforum.com but...

I attempted to log into yashicaforum.com but forgot my ID and PW so I couldn't log in. I attempted to reregister but of course I'm told that my email address is already in use. Of course it is, it's...
Forum: Olympus RF 08-30-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 5,493
Posted By Harlee
I went online to Google Olympus XA1 repair and...

I went online to Google Olympus XA1 repair and came upon a website that goes step by step how to reposition the red flag in the viewfinder thereby unlocking the shutter button and the film winder. ...
Forum: Olympus RF 08-30-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 5,493
Posted By Harlee
My sister-in-law is literally at death's door and...

My sister-in-law is literally at death's door and I'm not sure I want to remove the bottom base plate and if need be the sliding cover and the top plate to see if I can manually trip the shutter...
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