Re: Yashica 124G price?

[Stephen Kearney <slk@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks all for the info on 124Gs. Someone is offering me one for $150.
Here's his description:


> The camera is in very good condition and takes a very good picture.  shutter speeds run from B to a 500th., lens
> goes from f/3.5 to f/32.  The camera will take a flash unit and has a self timer and light meter.  There is a
> problem with the meter in that the modern batteries for it don't last very long.  There is also a slight "catch" when
> you focus the camera.  The "catch does not seem to bother the pictures and everything focuses fine.  I did have
> the camera looked at in a repair shop concerning the "catch" and they found no major problem." There are no
> dings, dents or major scratches.  The leather case is in good shape, although the aluminum edging has a break
> in it. All in all a great camera the likes as which is hard to find today!   I believe I am asking $150.
>

I may offer him $125, since I don't really need the camera.

Regarding batteries: I bought an adapter for my Gossen light meter that
I think replaced a 625. It's a plastic cup, the size of the old cell,
that takes two 76 cells. I suppose it has a diode inside. Cost $20, but
does the job neatly and hassle-free. I bought it at a local camera
store, but it may be available from B&H for <$. It's a Gossen item.
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