BOO HOO -- Me & my Yashica HALF 14
Jan 13, 2018 17:22:56 GMT
on Jan 13, 2018 17:22:56 GMT
Posted: Jan 13, 2018 17:22:56 GMT
I bought a used Yashica HALF 14 -- many years ago. Half-frame with a 32mm, focusing (of course) Yashinon-DX f1.4 lens. It has a CDS meter and auto programmed-exposure, with manual settings of the f-stop at 1/30 for flash use. It was in mint cosmetic condition, but due to a corroded battery chamber, it would not work. So it sat on the shelf for years. Last week, I rediscovered it, but despite my cleaning efforts, it would not work -- even with a good battery.
I knew it was unusual/rare and I sold it on EBAY for $100. The buyer was able to get it to work -- somehow -- and, of course, is thrilled.
So it was a WIN-WIN, but I would have liked to have been able to use it.
It's not too late for a New Year's Resolution! Is it time to clean out your Yashica closet? There might be a treasure lurking in there!
I knew it was unusual/rare and I sold it on EBAY for $100. The buyer was able to get it to work -- somehow -- and, of course, is thrilled.
So it was a WIN-WIN, but I would have liked to have been able to use it.
It's not too late for a New Year's Resolution! Is it time to clean out your Yashica closet? There might be a treasure lurking in there!
