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Robert Paski

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Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2004 - 08:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I have a Canon A1 which I have just run a roll of film though with no problems. After working with the camera a bit more (without film in it) film rewind button does not seem to be able to be released and the film advance lever does not seem to be able to advance. Is there some procedure I should be using to "unlock" the unit? Any help would be appreciated.
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rick oleson

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Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 10:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

the button should pop out as you start to move the wind lever. it might be obstructed... if you remove the baseplate you can see the mechanism that holds it and you might be able to spot the problem.
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Ed

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Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 11:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

if the camera is not tripping and advancing, it could be the battery is weak.
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Jennifer

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Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 08:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I have an ae-1, and I found that you have to depress the shutter then advance the lever befor the button pops out. That is assuming that everything is working properly.

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