Basic Film Camera Testing (No Tools Required)

In this instructional guide I cover all the basics of testing common film cameras, things to look out for and some issues you may come across. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCizxdOVMyU1_DaKEDuNKqWg/join 0:00 Intro 0:53 35mm SLR 2:26 Mechanical Shutter Testing 3:44 Mirror Reset 4:30 Slow Shutter Speeds 5:53 Horizontal vs Vertical Shutters 6:29 Electrical SLR's 7:34 Common Batteries 8:32 Read the Manual 9:26 Minolta Capacitors 9:52 Mechanical Reset 10:58 Leaf Shutter 12:06 Leaf Shutter Common Problems 13:18 Rangefinder Testing 14:56 Lens Testing 15:46 Stuff in the Lens 16:17 Common Lens Issues 16:40 Removing the Lens 18:09 Opening an FD Lens 20:02 Lens Radiation 20:56 Autofocus Lens Testing 22:15 Lightmeter Checking 24:58 Physical Condition/Mold 26:30 Light Seals 28:34 Focusing Issues 29:46 Point and Shoots 30:07 Gentleness 30:25 Ending thoughts