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416exfreak
11-07-2007, 05:40 PM
Can anyone tell me anything about this camera? My dad bought it back in the 80's or 90's. Supposedly it takes awesome pictures...but I dont know. It needs cleaning...really bad...:ermm:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/009.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/008.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/006.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/004.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/003.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/002.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/001.jpg

Pappy
11-07-2007, 06:37 PM
http://www.butkus.org/chinon/weston_wx-7/weston_wx-7.htm

knock yourself out:p

416exfreak
11-07-2007, 06:58 PM
Thanks Pappy:D

Any idea what she might be worth if I got her cleaned up and looking more new?

Pappy
11-07-2007, 08:26 PM
its pretty much worthless as far as money goes

my88r
11-07-2007, 09:01 PM
Originally posted by Pappy
its pretty much worthless as far as money goes

lol:D

Pappy
11-07-2007, 09:37 PM
Originally posted by my88r
lol:D

it's value in good condition is under $15, I wasn't being a wiseazz

my88r
11-07-2007, 10:05 PM
Originally posted by Pappy
it's value in good condition is under $15, I wasn't being a wiseazz

pappy i know i just thought it was funny. i dont want to start problems with you.:(

Pappy
11-08-2007, 05:50 AM
no problem with me, i just did not want the thread starter thinking i was being a dick to him with stating it has no value with regards to money.

bwamos
11-08-2007, 05:58 AM
This is what I grew up taking pictures with... it was my father's. He bought it new somewhere around 1969 or 1970. Great camera, and takes great shots. :)
http://www.butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_tl_electro-x/yashica_tl_electro-x.htm

Still use it, lol. It's all flat black though. No silver on it.

Someday, I'll invest in a digital. ;) But, I'll never get rid of the classic.

my88r
11-08-2007, 11:59 AM
Originally posted by Pappy
no problem with me, i just did not want the thread starter thinking i was being a dick to him with stating it has no value with regards to money.

good. do you ever come to any new york races (wnyoa)

416exfreak
11-08-2007, 04:05 PM
Thanks Pappy, and its cool.

I guess Ill get her cleaned up and get some film. Ill let everyone know how she does.