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[Franicma]

I just purchased a Yashica 124G in immaculate cosmetical condition.  The camera also operates very smoothly (including the light meter that matches my sekonic 358 readings).
 
The only problem it has is that the shutter button needs to be pushed far

[Dgillette4]

Yes your'e right, The shutter release pushes onto a metal angled flap under the front deck.You have to remove the leatherette on the front lense deck. Then there are 4 or 6 brass screws to remove the deck cover, now you should see the piece of metal

[Franicma]

Thank you very much Don!.  I will operate on it tonight and respond with the result.

[Franicma]

Don, I am wary of damaging the plastic cover in the process.  I just found a button attachment at Adorama (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002HMRGQ) that should make the realease ea

[F16sunshyn]

Hello
If you have a 124G the cover removal should go pretty easy. This was the last model to be made and if your camera is as unused as described it is probably a later unit. Try lifting it up gently with a plastc putty knife (I have an old credit card

[Franicma]

Thank you both.   I just pulled the manual and although it is for a Yashica D, it shows the location of the screws which should make the operation very targeted.
 
I appreciate the time you guys have taken to provide guidance.

[Franicma]

I got home and I started working on it.  The credit card is sound advice to avoid any scratches.  I was being very careful and I lifted just a quarter inch on one end when I felt I was putting too much at risk since it seems to be glued to the bone.   So

[Dgillette4]

One other thing, The screws that hold the deck  are on the outer edges so you shouldn't have to remove much leatherette.

[Franicma]

I did it guys.  It is all good.  no damage.  Cover back up.  Shutter release smooth and with good travel.
 
Thank you for all the help.

[Franicma]

Since the repair the shutter triggers perfectly but I just noticed that BULB stop working (this is: in bulb setting the shutter opens and closes instead of staying open while I'm holding the button down).  
 
Anyone know how to fix this one.  Hopef

[Dgillette4]

The shutter is a copal, It's good but may require cleaning of the pin that hits the B cam. Again you have to remove the trim plate , The taking lens outer lens has to come off. You do this by unscrewing it from the shutter. Now you will see a silver

[Franicma]

Thank you for the detailed instructions.  I'm scouting the two grooves on the ring that secures the front pf the taking lens...  I'm not sure whether I can remove it without scratching it.  There is a Yashica repair expert called Mark Hama that lives