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Canon A-1: Canon A1 main switch not working properly.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:13:48 -0700

On my Canon A1. When the switch is in "A" position the camera is fully functional. When the switch is moved to "L" position everything still works. When moved to "2" or "10" the shutter delay does not work.

⟐ Answer accepted March 17, 2026 at 16:13 MST

Canon Film SLR: Why did canon camera flash light not popping

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:48:48 -0700

Flash light not popping

How can I fix it

⟐ Answer unaccepted March 16, 2026 at 14:48 MST

Canon AE-1: Light meter not responding

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:11:05 -0700

The light meter only shows a 1 if i turn the exposure to maximum it does give a 2 but goes back to 1 if i lower it, any help fixing this issue would be helpful

Canon AE-1: Camera fires automatically after cranking the lever.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:02:00 -0700

I just picked up my camera after 2 weeks of not using it. I cranked the lever to take a picture and it fired automatically. Also, the light meter/on switch was off. I tried a couple more times and it kept firing automatically at the end of the crank.

I am living abroad right now with limited film and no known resources for film camera repair. Please help!

⟐ Commented November 10, 2025 at 14:02 MST

Canon AE-1: Why is the shutter magnet stuck?

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:52:36 -0700

After a trip to the sand dunes, I guess sand got into the camera because my camera started taking pictures as I pulled the film advance lever (and apparently this happens if dust or particles, like sand, interferes with the magnet.)

So... I decided to clean the magnet and fool around with the mechanics at the bottom of the camera. I eventually got the magnet to stick to the coils on its own.

BUT NOW... The problem is that the magnet can't detach from the coils on its own. I have to manually move the magnet if I want a picture taken. Does anyone know how to unstick the magnet without having to replace the magnet?

⟐ Answered March 31, 2025 at 22:52 MST

Canon AE-1: The manual winder will not advance the film.

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 11:14:30 -0700

After loading the camera with a new roll of film the manual winder will not move to advance the film after the back is closed. It will not work when the back is open either.

⟐ Commented January 01, 2025 at 11:14 MST

Canon EOS 600: Baterainya sudah cast tapi gak mau hidup

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:43:54 -0700

Baterainya sudah di cast tapi gak mau hidup/nyala

Translation Indonesian - English

The battery has been cast but it won't turn on

The battery has been cast but it won't turn on/turn on

⟐ Edited October 02, 2024 at 18:43 MST

Canon AE-1: Where can I find a replacement shutter release magnet?

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:29:26 -0700

I have identified the issue, the shutter release magnet doesn't release the shutter so it stays open after I press the shutter release button. I have cleaned the magnet and its contacts with alcohol but to no avail, so I would like to replace the magnet but I can't find any online. I live in the Netherlands.

⟐ Commented November 02, 2023 at 10:29 MST

Canon T70: Attempting to take a shot, but buzzes, followed by beeping.

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:20:16 -0700

Just picked up a Canon T70 from a thrift store, and wanted to test it out. When I initially checked to see if it would take shots, it just buzzed. After the buzzing finished, the camera would beep repeatedly.

The battery level appears to be fine, although I have not had the chance to replace them. Looking online, I heard that it could be that the motor has seized up.

Does anyone have any experience opening up one of these cameras and adjusting/lubing the gears? Any tips?

⟐ Commented February 27, 2023 at 12:20 MST

Canon EOS 30: memory card wont stay in keeps saying error on cannon camera

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 21:24:50 -0700

memory card wont stay in keeps ready error why does it keep saying error on screen

⟐ Answered January 29, 2023 at 21:24 MST

Canon T70: Replace Broken Battery Door

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:14:42 -0700

Hi, I have a Canon T70 and I broke the battery door when I tried to extract old batteries from it. I have bought a second T70 for spares and repairs and I would like to know how to replace the battery door from one camera to the other please?

⟐ Answered August 24, 2022 at 7:14 MST

Canon EOS 30: Free Run Timecode syncing two 6D mark II bodies

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 22:07:10 -0700

I wanna sync my two 6D mkii bodies for an upcoming video shoot. Would I use "manual input setting" or "Set to Camera Time"? ++https://192168ll.onl/ https://xender.vip/++

The end goal is for creating a multicam clip in final cut pro have them in sync and freely cut back and forth between the (hopefully) synced cameras angles.++https://testmyspeed.onl/++

I'll be shooting non-stop with both for about 30 minutes and would really prefer to not sync with audio or manually sync with a slate

⟐ Commented July 31, 2022 at 22:07 MST

Canon EOS Rebel XS 35mm: My camera isn't turning on

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:56:37 -0700

A week ago I was able to put a 2CR5 battery into my camera and use it perfectly, LCD was also working, lens was also able to pull power to change focus. All of a sudden for the past few days it's not turning on. I've put two different batteries in nothing is turning on, no response even on the LCD panel nor on the lens ring. Is there any advice I could get? Is there any way to troubleshoot and repair it or send it for servicing somewhere? I live in India btw.

Canon AE-1: The camera keeps draining my batteries.

Wed, 04 May 2022 13:05:31 -0700

I put in a fresh 6V battery into my camera a week ago and now the shutter won't fire. I know the battery is drained because the needle is above the index (5.6 mark in viewfinder) instead of below. Is this an issue with the capacitor or corroded terminals? I bought it locally and the guy said it was his Dad's camera.

Thanks

⟐ Commented May 04, 2022 at 13:05 MST

Canon AE-1: Why are the batteries discharging so quickly?

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:13:35 -0700

A little backstory.. I bought this camera in Japan where quality of used equipment is generally pretty high. It has worked fantastically well for 4 years, then it suddenly starting eating batteries almost within a day. I bought a couple of different brand batteries but nothing has solved it. Any ideas?

⟐ Answered April 20, 2022 at 10:13 MST

Canon EOS Rebel G: New Film Keeps on Rewinding

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:09:51 -0700

When i put new film into my camera it doesn’t load, i don’t get the count up, the film just rewinds the whole reel into its canister.

Canon AE-1 Program: Why does my Canon AE-1 Program lever jam after 20 exposures?

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:35:13 -0700

I just got my ae1 program and I’ve used 2 rolls of 36 exposure film. Yet when I take my 20th picture and I try to advance the lever it feels as if it becomes jammed and the lever won’t budge. I’m able to rewind the film but because of this I’m losing 15+ exposures.

⟐ Answered August 11, 2021 at 15:35 MST

Canon AE-1: I Can't see through my viewfinder and I've tried everything online.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:04:24 -0700

I was taking alot of pictures on fourth of July, and right before we left I realized I couldn't see through my viewfinder anymore. It was black. I thought it had something to do with being outside in the wind and smoke from the fireworks. So I looked up different ways to fix it online, but none worked. When I slide over the bar that holds the lever in place that holds down the mirror doesn't do anything but the lever is all the way to the left. I can move the lever over so it will show the mirror, but it won't stay there.

⟐ Answered July 17, 2021 at 8:04 MST

Canon AE-1: Why does the mirror lock up after shutter is fired?

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:56:14 -0700

The advance lever works, and the shutter button does too, but once I fire the shutter, the mirror stays up (it's like im doing a long exposure). So I remove the 6v battery and right away the mirror drops, but then I place the battery back in and it happens all over again.

⟐ Answered July 17, 2021 at 7:56 MST

Canon EOS Rebel G: Where can I find a replacement LCD for the EOS G?

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:31:55 -0700

What is the purpose of un soldering the flash from the board, can I replace the lcd without it? Also where can I find the lcd, is there a specific part number I can search?