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Dad was searching the loft for missing Crimbo decorations, and came upon a box, inside there were two old looking film cameras, both look in good nick, a flash unit (fixes onto top of camera) and another flash, boxed, with instructions, and when i turned it on, it fired up!

Anyways, dad wants to know if there is any value to them, i'm not so sure, but thought i'd ask here, incase anyone can point me in the direction of someone who could help.

first off, "G Yashica" "Electro 35" Made in Japan, 1:1.7, f=.45mm. Comes in a leather wrap around case, and looks very clean.

next, "Petri" "7S" "Circle Eye System" 2.8, 4.5mm, 762908, seems to have some sort of mechanical exposure gauge on the top (thats what it looks like anyways).

Flash 1 - "Sunpak Auto 20" Fits onto top of camera, has lead to sync with cam, looks tidy.

Flash 2 - "Praktica 1600A", "Computer Electronic Flashgun", boxed, instructions (very funny to read), WITH batteries!!!! AND WORKS! Looks brand new!

Really like any information on any of the above, and if there is any sort of market for them?

Can get pics if anyone is interested.

I realise everyone is digital these days, so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark.
 
Mark,

I can't help with prices but I also have an old Practica 1600A....works with my Pentax K-1000 (film body)

Yashica introduced the Electro 35 in 1965 and there were about 5 million produced.

Bob
 
Wow, 1965?

Thats old! (for a camera that looks in good condition)

Will keep hunting for more info on them, and will look at your link when im home from work Jennie, thanks.

Mark.
 
I have a Yashica Electro 35 - great rangefinder film camera. They go for about £20 - £30 on e-bay.

Have a look here for more info: www.yashica-guy.com A common problem with them is 'The Pad Of Death'. You can find out more on the website.

Here's a review from Ken Rockwell: www.kenrockwell.com/yashica/electro-35.htm

If I were you I'd stick a film in it and have a bit of fun. Here's a recent one from mine:

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Mark, give me a shout if your dad sells, i fancy a cheapish film camera to have a play with
 
cheers guys, im going to stick some film in and have a play to see if they are ok.

Is there specific film i should be using for each one, or will any 35mm do?

Any checks i should do before i use them?
 
cheers guys, im going to stick some film in and have a play to see if they are ok.

Is there specific film i should be using for each one, or will any 35mm do?

Any checks i should do before i use them?
 
mantamark said:
cheers guys, im going to stick some film in and have a play to see if they are ok.

Is there specific film i should be using for each one, or will any 35mm do?

Any checks i should do before i use them?
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Put any half decent 35mm colour film through the Petri and you will be amazed at the results if it's still working ok. I used to have one when I was in the RN and it was a cracker.
Saw one on the bay last year in nice condition and it fetched £30.00 which is a good price for an old mechanical.
Good luck with them .
 
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