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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 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: 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 AE-1: What and where can I get the battery?

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:50:34 -0700

need a battery for my ae-1 canon camera. and what kind of battery?

⟐ Answer deleted December 11, 2020 at 11:50 MST

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 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 AE-1: How to clean the mirros it has a sticky stuff on it. What to use on it

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 09:28:06 -0700

how to clean the mirrors have a sticky stuff on them. what do I use to clean them?

⟐ Answered January 28, 2019 at 9:28 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 AE-1 Program: How to replace the top mirror

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 07:08:18 -0700

I was given Canon AE-1 is a 35 mm single-lens reflex (SLR) film camera .

After cleaning the casing; I opened up the camera to find dust and a huge scratch on the top mirror. Is this mirror replaceable? What is the cost? Is it worth replacing?

⟐ Answered January 01, 2020 at 7:08 MST

Canon EOS 30: lcd screen.Where to buy one?

Tue, 08 Apr 2014 09:12:46 -0700

I have followed the strip down guide,but can't source a replacement screen.Please help.

⟐ Commented April 08, 2014 at 9:12 MST

Canon EOS 300: EOS 300 SLR - Won't power up or turn on in any way

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:51:29 -0700

Have not used my EOS 300 SLR Film camera in a while ,. Would not switch on by rotating function dial from the red ‘ L ‘ off position to any setting . Bought new batteries , replaced in camera . Still wouldn't turn on or power up in any way. I have checked battery contacts and they are clean and in good condition with spring in them when gently pressed.

Can someone help please

⟐ Edited by author June 16, 2019 at 15:51 MST

Canon Film SLR: Why are the top dials of my canon av-1 not moving/turning?

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:52:50 -0700

The top dials of the camera will not move or turn at all. Old film camera bought on eBay, battery is not full but I don’t think this should affect the turn dials? Is there a fix I can do myself, or would I have to pay to get this fixed (or should I just return the camera)?

Thanks for any help!

⟐ Edited November 22, 2024 at 17:52 MST

Canon AE-1: Why is my self timer on, even with the lever on "A"?

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:06:04 -0700

My self timer on my AE-1 Canon camera is stuck even when I move the switch to "A". How do I go about fixing it myself?

⟐ Edited by author April 29, 2016 at 15:06 MST

Canon AE-1: Why doesnt a picture come out when im using the camera?

Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:22:26 -0700

I followed the manual to see if anything was wrong. But when i take pictures with it & go revel them nothing comes out

⟐ Comment deleted June 02, 2015 at 11:22 MST

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 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 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 T70: Where to find replacement parts

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:31:08 -0700

How do I replace old parts on this older model camera?

⟐ Answered June 29, 2020 at 11:31 MST

Canon AE-1: Can't change iso because ASA is stuck

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:15:24 -0700

Hi,

I recently buy a AE-1 Program, however the ASA dial is stuck. I made the normal procedure to dial, clicking the button but it is stuck and the dial won't move. You have any advice?! Or the only solution I have is only shoot with 200 film?! :(

Thanks in advance

⟐ Answer accepted April 26, 2020 at 18:15 MST

Canon AE-1: Diaphragm blades stuck in place

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 09:13:44 -0700

Hello,

I have a Canon AE-1 Program, and after developing three rolls of film and having them turn out blank, I realized that the blades of my diaphragm inside all of my 3 lenses are stuck. The rest of the camera appears to work fine, and when developed, the film develops correctly to show the text on the film but absolutely nothing comes out in the frames. It's as if the roll was developed straight from the box. The aperture blades on all of my cameras are stuck at a very high f stop, so the diaphragm is very closed. Any ideas? Thank you!

⟐ Answered January 28, 2019 at 9:13 MST