How To Restore Old Film Cameras!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.พ. 2017
- How to restore 35mm film cameras. You may have picked up an old 35mm camera off eBay or craigslist but receive them dirty or in bad shape? After all they may have been sitting in storage for years.This is how to bring those old film cameras back to looking new! Hope you guys enjoyed the video!
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"this is pretty basic, take out the old batteries and put in a fresh pair" *fire alarm chirps*
Brendon Wilson Fire alarm: “hello, what about me!”
Priorities
you scared the shit out of me I first thought it was my fire alarm....
Hi KingJypes, this is Handyman48, your smoke alarm needs a new 9volt battery to replace the battery twist the smoke alarm off the wall or where it's loaction is & remove the old battery & put the new battery twist the smoke alarm clock wise plus your good to go.
He’s on Filipino time brotha
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Haha I kept hearing that smoke alarm! Safety never takes a holiday 😜
Love your shooting and editing style! Also helpful information. :)
An X-700, bought one new in 1982, my first 'real' camera. Still in working order. Great camera.
Be very careful with the mirror but maybe also hit the focusing screen with some compressed air and get around the film compartment. Don't be to close with the compressed air you don't need to blast it. Just enough for get the dust moving out. Could also use a rocket blower.
Another stellar video!
Justin Holt thanks Justin! Also I've never tried the compressed air before! Gonna give that a try today thanks for the input! :)
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This channel is the greatest ever, I recently bought my first film camera because of the 35mm DIRT CHEAP video. I was never interested in film, but after watching your videos, it got me extremely interested and I copped a Nikon EM the next day. Please don't stop making videos, you'll blow up soon!!
Eric thank you so much Eric! I'm glad you got into film! And you don't know how mug it means to me, to be able to reach out to people and get them interested in something I love, it's truly a blessing! And will do, I'll always come out with more content for you guys! Thanks again Eric, happy shooting bro!
I have a very old penta x ME super and yashica electro 35, can this still be fix?
I recently bought a canon AE-1 program off eBay. One of the first things I noticed is the aperture ring, when turned, doesn’t move the blades inside the lens. Is my lens broken or am I doing something wrong?
Hi there! I have the Minolta x700 and for some reason it runs out of battery in seconds! what can I do? thank you!!!
Hi, nice review. I collecting old camera 100 years old. Restore them and shoot with them. All working.
i bought a minolta x700 and it was in perfect condition but after using it with a roll of film (i took like 11 pics) the film advance lever wouldnt advance anymore and now its just loose (the only way i can describe it) do you know any easy fixes for this problem? pleeease lmk (ps. the batteries are fine and dont need replacing)
Your editing is really tasteful!
We shoot with Minolta's all the time. This was a great watch. We mostly use the X-700 and the X-570. These tips are really going to help us going forward. I've never replaced a light seal before but this video makes me feel a little more confident that I can handle it. Thanks for sharing.
YEA! MINOLTA GANG! And nice, I've never tried the x-570 is it any good? How does it compare to the x-700? And the light seals are fairly easy, if you have any questions about it I'll gladly help out! Glad you guys enjoyed!
The X-570 has a lot of advantages over the X-700, the biggest being it shows recommended shutter AND current shutter in the viewfinder. It saves so much trouble when out in the field. You lose the exposure compensation but it's a fair trade in my eyes. It also allows flash sync down to 1/60th sec. Great camera.
The X-500/570 also comes with one single capacitor instead of two (for the MPS on X-700) and in certain series on the X-700, there are some ehm... issues with capacitor number two (series 24xxxx-27xxxx if I am right).
very helpful man thanks! can't wait to get my film camera and use these tips!
Shooby Flores no problem! Also what camera did you get?
KingJvpes i havnt got a camera yet but I'm saving up for the Canon ae-1 i only got a slr by cannon the t6i
Hi! I love this video, but I have a question. I recently got a Yashica FX-3 and notice dust in the mirror inside the camera. For what I have reading about, the mirror can't be cleaned because it's very fragile and I should let it like that. Mi question is if I should try to clean the mirror of my Yashica?
Enrique Arauz if it's just dust, use a rubber dust blower to blow out the dust. i dont know how to describe the thing but googling "rubber dust blower for camera" should help. it's pretty cheap too
your question was from ages ago but for anybody reading... best use a brush to lift the dust off the mirror. You blow air on the brush bristles using a rocket blower and that generates static in the bristles. Brush gently across the mirror and the dust is attracted to the bristles, lifting it off the mirror. Never blow the air onto the mirror or the dust might get lodged in the mechanism somewhere else
If your X-700 meter is working but the shutter is not firing what is the problem? Capacitors?
"Here's a mirror-dampener. You're gonna need to replace that."
Can I get in there?...
Michael Angelo H. Lol into the mirror slap up area?
I've got the same camera which i got from somewhere but it doesn't turn on even if I replaced the batteries. The old batteries was leaking green so I just cleaned the holder. There might be some damage inside but I don't know how to open the camera.
hey kingjvmes, i'm writing this with all hopes for you to maybe reply; I just found my dad's old minolta x-9000 that he got from his dad and i just started getting interested in film. But the camera won't work even when i've replaced with new batts and im not too comfortable financially sending it for repair :( any ideas on what i should do?
Does someone know how to perform CLA on a SLR. I´ve a bunch of Spotmatics which I wanna check accurately. I´ve done some repair jobs on cameras if there´s something damaged but not a CLA (Clean Lubricate Adjust). A list of parts to check would be nice.
how do you record your voiceovers. do you have a pro microphone???
Hope you guys enjoyed the video! If you have any tips I missed in the video feel free to comment them down here to share with the community! Happy shooting everyone!
i have a minolta srt 100 X and i want to sell it . can u tell me how ?
hi.. please make a video on "black and white film slr VS black and white disposable camera" thanks
I also have a minolta x-700 and it is by far my favorite camera but my pentax 67 is my baby
Good video and tips, but one thing, some cameras have very fragile mirror mountings. It's much better to use lens cleaner on a good-quality Q-Tip rather than using your fingers on a micro-fiber cloth. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Yeah , don't use microfibre . Use a liquid and swabs designed for mirrors so the silver coating isn't scratched or smeared.
@@MrFreakwent so q-tips are no go then? Only specific designed swabs for mirrors? Just wanting to make sure. Don’t wanna break anything. These cameras now are especially expensive and are no longer…$35 bucks for three like he said in the video. Now there around $200
I recently buy a pentax spotmatic and use it for the first time with a blacknwhite film and when I developed the film, there's stripes on the photos/negative. some of the photos that are bright or a little overexposed, there are no stripes on them. but on the well and a little underexposed, the stripes are very noticeable. do you know what's wrong? is it from the film that has expired or there's something wrong with the camera?
Fahmi Yustiza Its probably caused by the lightseal. If its broken it lets light into the camera and exposes the film. Therefore the stripes on your pictures. When the film is overexposed the stripes won't be noticeable because the amount of light comming in from the broken seal is very little so it won't show up on overexposed immages as much as on darker immages. So fix the lightseals as shown in the video and try again. Hope it helps
Mark Feyser thankyou so much for the response. I will surely look into it
I have an X370n at home which has the spring or sth else in the cocking mechanism broken so it won´t transport the film. The lever just moves without any resistance. Does anybody have an idea how to fix this or what exactly might be broken?
The ppl in my local photo store said, it would be around 150 bucks to have it fixed...
Great videos buddy, love watching them, great to see people appreciating the film experience. One question though, what is the annoying bleep in the background to most of your videos??
The Photography Team thank you!! And it's a fire detector, the battery for it is dying so I have to replace it soon. The beep is an audible warning to remind me to change the battery 😂
KingJvpes Thought it was, best you get that fixed 😉😉
The Photography Team will do! Gonna change them out now 😂
Good video! A little unknown fact: the battery covers on all Japanese cameras are especially designed to be opened using a 10 yen coin. Yes, pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters may work, but the 10 yen is very specific so it won't damage the cover.
John Wilkinson A US nickel works great as well on most cameras. 😉
Selling 10yen coins straight from Japan! 1 USD plus shipping. Hit me up guys. Lol jk... no I'm not.
the canadian toonie also works...
Bro, recently got a xg-1 but seem have a problem when i try to take a photo wont let me pass the arm is very floppy any suggestion?
Changed the batteries? 😜
These are one of those videos where it talks about things you didn't think you'd need to know but then realize how useful it is. Great job!
speaking of batteries, are the ones in your smoke detector replaced?
Can sensor swabs be used on the mirror?
Have literally bought 3 different Minolta cameras online, and they all have had a stuck advance lever. Does anyone know how to fix this? I’m really tired of getting ripped off.
i was just wondering if you NEED a lens for the camera to work? Because I just bought a film camera but only a body. Will I still be able to take pictures without a lens?
No
you got the exact same one as mine!
So cool! Would love to see your video set up!
Andrew Cenci thank you! And bro to be honest, it's just a tripod and the wooden floor 😂
The little lever that feeds the film won’t work on mine 😭 ever since i pushed the film release button it stopped working. Help?
Maryanne S your camera needs the capacitor replaced probably
i noticed that my shutter, has some weird stains on it, will that affect my picture?
Have you shot with it yet? The stains probably won't affect it, as long as it doesn't affect the physical operation of the shutter.
To be firing does it need to be with battery or I’ll hear that sound even without it?
2:38-2:40 I just bought a canon a1 and it doesn’t make this sound, it seems weak/slow
spot on man. hopefully people catch to be very, very careful with the mirror, I rocket blow them first, many times this is all that's needed.
mine looked like it was only used for a year. although the lcd leaked a bit
btw anyone wanting to replace the camera cushion, be extremely careful not to scratch the mirror dampener
can we get a more in depth video. love your craft btw
What if the light seal adhesive has rubbed off and smeared on the mirror? Will that show on the film once I develop it? How do I clean this off? Anyone have some advice for me?
The mirror has nothing to do with the image on the film, it's only there so you can see what you are taking photos of. So no, nothing will be visible on the photos but you should really clean that mirror because it limits your ability to get the focus correct
how do you stick the black foam in? do you use uhu glue?
timothy tan it's adhesive. The back peels like a sticker , the you just stick in on
The shutter speeds on those cameras have most likely slowed down over time and should be tested to see what they actually are so you don't waste time and film on over exposures.. There are DIY shutter tester projects out there, I made one that's used with Audacity (yes, the free audio software).
What was your experience like with the XG-M vs the X700? And what is your for on the XG-M?
I bought my XG-M in 1985 and still have it. It’s an excellent camera and uses all the MD lenses. Set the dial to A on the camera, choose an aperture and the camera will choose a shutter speed. It takes 2 LR44 batteries which are required to operate the shutter. It’s a great camera.
Awesome vid! Though I'd be using a soft brush for the mirror :)
oooooh soft brush, thats good! Gonna give that a try haha where can I get them?
you can use a makeup brush, they're pretty soft. New one, of course, not the one that's been used for makeup already, haha :)
Senior Software Photographer perfect, gonna grab one soon haha! Thanks for the info!
I wanted to do this professionally but never really knew where to start.
That thing is fine already by my standards
mine is from like..... the 50s lol. oes anyone know how to clean a mamiya six? mine is kinda rusty
When can we see you use the XG-M? I've got an XG-M and i love it so much! #Minolta-gang!
What about getting rid of rust?
TIP! I've had cameras that came back to life, but not after a fresh battery was in there for 10 minutes on 'battery check'. My favorite Minolta, the XD-11. Ever tried one?
The Whole Roll I have not, I do want to try one tho! I've been scoping around online but I can't ever seem to get one :(
It took me a year to find one in the condition I wanted!
It sounds like you need to put a new battery in your smoke alarm too. 🙂
I paused the video to check my smoke alarm, then realised my mistake! :-)
channels gonna get big
oh no haha hope so. I wanna make videos people can relate to or share information to help each other. Not caring too much about the size but more of the quality of the community 🤘🏼
KingJvpes damn bro you did good
no lens cleaning?
It's easier and less messy to use 4 ply black yarn to replace the seals.
So you cleaned it, didn't actually do anything besides that..
Well he also double checked it. To see if it's clean.
What do u think restore means 😬
Okay I could just listen to a recording of your talking for hours. Your voice is so beautiful! Your channel is gonna blow up.
I got my Minonlta x370 on Ebay. I was nervous but it shoots pertect with zone system testing
#detailintheshadow ayyye Minolta gang!!!!
Wish would have shown actually replacing the seal
Saving some money to buy a Canon A-1 question why is a Canon AE-1 popular than the first generation ..?
Nice manuel! And hmm are you talking about the AE-1 Program? The original AE-1 had a big brother come out a couple years later called the AE-1 Program which was an upgraded AE-1 featuring program mode, brighter viewfinder and more. It was also the best selling cannon SLR which is why it was probably more popular than the original AE-1.
Manuel Morales I just bought an A-1 and I love it. In my opinion any of the A series from canon are great
Cannon's are cool! Nice find have you tried the ae-1!
Wow 😢 I can't even afford one 😢😂💔
Genesis Kei Chrysalis The Minolta cameras are really cheap...if you are lucky you can find one on eBay for just $40!
One problem you failed to cover is that the batteries of today are different from the originals. The voltages are different and will affect the light meters in these older cameras. I replaced the batteries on my vintage Olympus OM-1's and now both light meters have failed. Apparently this is a common problem. Any suggestions?
My Pentax Super Program took 357 Batts these are still made today
Find a good repair shop. Most of the time the resistors can be changed to properly work with the new voltage .
the title should be "how wipe clean a not so old camera"
Wow only $35 dollars for all of that? I've been trying to find an x-700 for cheap but I am only finding stuff for like $45-60. Tips?
On ebay I just scored a Pentax P30t, Zenit 11, Practika BMS, Practika Bc1 and a Miranda MS1N for £20. I'm well chuffed. Even if 4 don't work I've done OK! Just gotta invest in 3 different lense mounts now. 😢
Fast forward to 1:08
Bit over simplified....also you can get in trouble replacing light seals partic if not needed....
Use a proper mirror swab when cleaning that area...
Nice Video but pretty basic.
If i really need to restore an old camera, a little bit of cleaning and a new battery won`t sufficient.
日本語版、カメラの修理本ならあるよ。
“All for $35 bucks”
….I just bought my Minolta x700 for $235 ahhh well I guess that just means films getting popular which is good..but my wallet rip
So if you're so good at camera repair, why don't you replace your batteries to your smoke detectors?
Очень плохая видео запись , постоянная дергание картинки, почитайте литературу, сколько секунд должна стоять картинка, не рыскайте видео камерой, дайте посмотреть спокойно, не учитесь у телевизионщиков.
I wouldn't want a old camera that's why I.bought d3
kinda useless advices, they are obvious