Canon AE1 film advance lever is very loose or

Canon AE1 film advance lever is very loose or broken

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Posted on Apr 02, 2008

SOURCE: 35mm Film Camera Ricoh XR-2

You can replace it with the available lever.Most of the cameras lever can suit

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 02, 2008

SOURCE: Canon AE1 Shutter Problem

It could be a simple issue with the shutter magnets, or something more severe with the electronics. What does the meter needle do when you push the shutter release down? With the speed dial set at 1/125 or higher and no lens, the needle should move fairly high. If it pegs to the bottom right away, that is a bad sign.

You can check the magnets from the bottom with the cover removed. (2 screws) You can release the mechanicals of the shutter by pushing the silver lever arm (located next to the plastic shield around the magnet on the rewind side of the camera) toward the front of the camera. Be mindful of the spring attached

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 21, 2008

SOURCE: Takes a picture when film advance lever is moved

I am interested. I was having the same problem, but now I'm having problems after I advance it and try to take a picture, it does shutter. It usually works after a few minutes and i try to take the picture again.

Eric Duguay

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Posted on Dec 03, 2008

SOURCE: how to load film

Here's the user manual... Canon AE1

Anonymous

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Posted on Mar 07, 2009

SOURCE: canon ae1 film advance

On the very bottom inside the plate there are many cog gears with levers and retractor springs. One may had come off causing your problem

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