repair Canon AE-1 program? I use to have a Canon AE-1 program camera and I just bought one to play with as I have pleasant memories of that tool. In checking I see it's possible that...

olcoach Loc: Oregon

I use to have a Canon AE-1 program camera and I just bought one to play with as I have pleasant memories of that tool. In checking I see it's possible that these cameras may have repair issues. If someone on here has bought one of these cameras recently I'd appreciate knowing if I can expect problems and what they might be. If I can know ahead of time I can save time in arranging repairs. As always thanks for your help. Mike

hfb Loc: Northwestern Louisiana

Light leaks and sticky shutter are all that I have heard about. A lot of use may fix the shutter. The light leaks can be fixed with a foam replacement kit. It is easy to do if you take your time and do a complete job in cleaning out the old foam.

Swamp Gator Loc: Coastal South Carolina

olcoach wrote:

I use to have a Canon AE-1 program camera and I just bought one to play with as I have pleasant memories of that tool. In checking I see it's possible that these cameras may have repair issues. If someone on here has bought one of these cameras recently I'd appreciate knowing if I can expect problems and what they might be. If I can know ahead of time I can save time in arranging repairs. As always thanks for your help. Mike

I don't know how many people have bought one of those cameras "recently".
But anyway I don't exactly know what you mean by arranging for repairs and what you anticipate the potential repair costing, because these cameras can often be picked up for $30 or less with a lens.

rjriggins11 Loc: Colorado Springs, CO

Hi. My name is Rick. Im the owner and lead technician at Discount Camera Repair and a member in good standing here at the UHH. Ive been doing repairs for other members here at greatly discounted rates and would be glad to help.

I'd be more than happy to repair the camera for you and keep the cost as low as possible. If youre interested, please respond by private message.

olcoach wrote:

I use to have a Canon AE-1 program camera and I just bought one to play with as I have pleasant memories of that tool. In checking I see it's possible that these cameras may have repair issues. If someone on here has bought one of these cameras recently I'd appreciate knowing if I can expect problems and what they might be. If I can know ahead of time I can save time in arranging repairs. As always thanks for your help. Mike

ggttc Loc: TN

olcoach wrote:

I use to have a Canon AE-1 program camera and I just bought one to play with as I have pleasant memories of that tool. In checking I see it's possible that these cameras may have repair issues. If someone on here has bought one of these cameras recently I'd appreciate knowing if I can expect problems and what they might be. If I can know ahead of time I can save time in arranging repairs. As always thanks for your help. Mike

Have you put a few rolls of film thru it yet?

Or are you just anticipating bad news?

I have had an AE-1 for 30 years and it performs without a glitch.