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David

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Posted on Sunday, September 12, 2004 - 02:13 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 AE-1 Program camera that has worked great for many years. I hadn't used it for a year or so and when I took it out to use it I found the battery was dead. I put in a new battery and it went dead overnight. I then put in another bateery and noticed that the meter display is flickering in response to movement of the camera. I can tap on the top cover and make it flicker, also. When I hold down the shutter release, or the metering button for that matter, the display is stable and seems to meter properly. Is this a common problem and is it easy to fix?
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Ed

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Posted on Sunday, September 12, 2004 - 09:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I guess I would be inclined to check the wiper switch under the wind lever--see if there is any signs of corrosion.

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