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Charles
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 03:42 pm: | 
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I have a Canon AE-1. Sometimes when I advance the film, it trips the shutter. I can avoid this by advancing the film very slowly. Is this an easy or difficult repair? |
Steve Sweringen
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Hi Charles, It is not difficult to correct the problem with your Canon AE-1. It requires removing the base plate and cleaning the release magnet next to the winder coupling contacts. However, this magnet being dirty is an indication of the camera needing an overhaul. I am a camera repairman and specialize in the repair of Canon 35mm cameras and lenses. If you have need of my services, please contact me.
Steve
Camera Clinic
50 Freeport Blvd #24
Sparks, NV 89431 |
Stuart Willis
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 04:23 am: |
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Remove the baseplate.
See the solenoid.
Be super careful not to break any fine hair copper wire.
With magnet open, insert a sliver of photocopy paper then close the magnet. Pull the paper sliver out.
Do this a half dozen times.
The solenoid magnet surfaces should now be clean.
Test and repeat process if necessary. |
Ed
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 12:43 pm: |
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A round tooth pick dipped in isopropyl alcohol works good. |
