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!
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The Canon AE-1 uses a combo magnet/electromagnet to hold the shutter in the charged position.
This magnet is deactivated by a small electrical charge (electromagnet) which creates a canceling effect on the magnet causing it to let loose the bar which then allows the shutter to fire.
If something is in-between the magnet and the bar it can prevent the magnet from holding the bar causing it to release after you have wound the shutter charging/film advancement lever.
If you are careful you could try accessing via the bottom cover the shutter magnet/electromagnet and with a moistened strip of paper with reagent quality Isopropyl alcohol 85% or better, wipe the surfaces. If the magnet still won't hold you will need a new unit which will require getting to a camera repair shop.
Look online here: Canon
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There is a magnet that grabs hold of a small metal piece when you $!^& it. You an easily see it when you open the bottom. Remove the plastic gaurd by pulling it away from the copper. $!^& the lever and when it releases hold the metalic piece to the magnet to try to remagnetize it. Worked for me.
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Thank you so much this saved me so much money at a repiar shop.
THANK YOU SO MUCHHHH!!! Currently have a half exposed roll of porta400 in mine and this just saved the roll! Had a tiny piece of the metal on one of the contacts!
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