When i click the green button it doesn't go all the way in and the lens doesnt come out, i also cant move the film advancer. Theres no film of battery in it does that affect it?
Great video, thanks for sharing. I bought one of these from ebay which seems in good working order, only things i have noticed are the needle in the viewfinder moves, but doesnt go past 2.7. And it came with a Renata LR 44 battery will that do that trick?
Hi, if the needle is staying at f2.7 it means that the meter is not working Originally it ran on the now banned 1.35v batteries, LR44 or SR44 batteries will work but might give exposure errors, check the meter and adjust ASA/ISO setting to compensate, check the battery voltage or replace the battery to rule it out of the equation, if the meter still does not work then the camera has an issue, come back if still having problems....
@@thephotographersbag Thanks for your reply, extremely helpful. I found out the needle is, in fact, working perfectly I had just forgotten to insert the battery... will be in touch if there are any issues. Looking forward to developing these. Thanks for your time and expertise.
after watching the video ive realized i got very lucky, the battery compartment is perfectly clean and it came with a little case but no lense cover which isn't the end of the world. thank you so much for this video!
Hello, hope you have a great day, I recentely acquired a Hi matic C, exactly the same model that you are showing, but I have a little problem with it and I was wondering if you could help me fix it. The thing is that I don´t see the needle in the viewfinder.
Hi, the fact that you don't see the needle implies a power issue, check the battery compartment for corrosion and maybe try a known good battery, failing that I would suspect a wiring issue, often corrosion from a leaking battery finds itself "climbing" up the wire and rotting it out, these issues can be a pain to fix, please come back if still stuck....
Hi, does the camera have a film in it, if it does then I suspect you have reached the end of it, rewind and remove, then the film advance should work....
Hi, guide numbers are used to calculate flash exposures, with leaf shutters the selected speed does not matter as the flash fire duration is so short, the ASA setting is for non flash situations and affects the shutter speed/aperture combination to give correct exposure depending on available light and film sensitivity.....
Hi, yes it does require a battery, however the original px675 mercury ones are now banned and no longer available, I use Wien cells designed for hearing aids, as they are the correct 1.35 volts, modern equivalents are available, but they are 1.5 volts, not a major problem when using negative film
Just acquired my late grandfather’s Hi-Matic C. Lots of memories with that camera. Lots of road trips, Holidays. Displaying it here in my home.
I found one on ebay untested for 27 and some change. I received it and everything works even the light meter. I am so beyond happy...
Please improve your audio quality! It's the only issue, the videos are really good.
My left ear enjoyed this
Audio quality sounds alright to me.
Thanks Andrew, I know I'm a mumbler, not scripted!
When i click the green button it doesn't go all the way in and the lens doesnt come out, i also cant move the film advancer. Theres no film of battery in it does that affect it?
What kind of battery do you use?
Great video, thanks for sharing. I bought one of these from ebay which seems in good working order, only things i have noticed are the needle in the viewfinder moves, but doesnt go past 2.7. And it came with a Renata LR 44 battery will that do that trick?
Hi, if the needle is staying at f2.7 it means that the meter is not working
Originally it ran on the now banned 1.35v batteries, LR44 or SR44 batteries will work but might give exposure errors, check the meter and adjust ASA/ISO setting to compensate, check the battery voltage or replace the battery to rule it out of the equation, if the meter still does not work then the camera has an issue, come back if still having problems....
@@thephotographersbag Thanks for your reply, extremely helpful. I found out the needle is, in fact, working perfectly I had just forgotten to insert the battery... will be in touch if there are any issues. Looking forward to developing these. Thanks for your time and expertise.
@@jameschild713 Hey, thanks for your kind words, happy that it was simple to fix, let us know how you get on with the camera!
i bought one at a yard sale in NY for 20 bucks and I cant believe I got such a steal I rly hope it works
after watching the video ive realized i got very lucky, the battery compartment is perfectly clean and it came with a little case but no lense cover which isn't the end of the world. thank you so much for this video!
Hello, hope you have a great day, I recentely acquired a Hi matic C, exactly the same model that you are showing, but I have a little problem with it and I was wondering if you could help me fix it. The thing is that I don´t see the needle in the viewfinder.
Hi, the fact that you don't see the needle implies a power issue, check the battery compartment for corrosion and maybe try a known good battery, failing that I would suspect a wiring issue, often corrosion from a leaking battery finds itself "climbing" up the wire and rotting it out, these issues can be a pain to fix, please come back if still stuck....
@@thephotographersbag I will definitively try this. Thank you so much for your help and I will let you as soon as I try it.
Hello, I just bought this one. When I used it for about 20 shots I think, the advance lever got stuck. I couldn't move it. How can I fix this?
Hi, does the camera have a film in it, if it does then I suspect you have reached the end of it, rewind and remove, then the film advance should work....
does change in GNm settings or ASA settings does change in how camera work?
Hi, guide numbers are used to calculate flash exposures, with leaf shutters the selected speed does not matter as the flash fire duration is so short, the ASA setting is for non flash situations and affects the shutter speed/aperture combination to give correct exposure depending on available light and film sensitivity.....
does the battery is needed for it to work?
Hi, yes it does require a battery, however the original px675 mercury ones are now banned and no longer available, I use Wien cells designed for hearing aids, as they are the correct 1.35 volts, modern equivalents are available, but they are 1.5 volts, not a major problem when using negative film
It's radioactive.
Hi, the glass is radioactive?
@@thephotographersbag Yes, I checked it with my geiger counter. It's pretty hot!
@@stoffi Hi, thanks, I did not know that...
@@thephotographersbag Yeah, I was quite surprised myself! It doesn't have a fast lens, so I assumed it wasn't.
I bought one still the way...hasn't reached me
Hi, they are lovely cameras, hope all goes well, enjoy