Canon AE-1 Lever Broken

<p>So, a friend of mine recently broke/lost her Canon AE-1 film advance lever. Apparently, the lever popped off and she lost it as well as a spring inside the camera. How is the best way to get this repaired and who does the best repairs? I take it Canon doesn't do AE-1s anymore.</p>

<p>And, bonus question, how much would you guys estimate the damage being?</p>

<p>Thanks much.</p>

<p>Ben, I'm sure the gang over at the Canon FD forum can give you good advice on the repair. It might be a easy DIY job if you could find the parts. With the cost of used AE-1's being so low, unless this camera has special personal value, replacement of the whole camera might be cheaper than professional repair. You could then use this camera as a parts donor for future repairs.</p>

<p>Louis is right! Check out this <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-AE-1-35mm-SLR-Film-camera-AE1-5827048_W0QQitemZ110493529477QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFilm_Cameras?hash=item19b9ed7585#ht_1731wt_942">$20 AE-1 body</a> (Already sold plus shipping)<br /> Fleabay shows "completed sales" at $20 to $35.<br /> <strong>Cheesy</strong> replacements rewind knobs run <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320471194111&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=WXS%3F&GUID=df8894da1200a09c13a65a86fff7830f&itemid=320471194111&ff4=263602_263622#ht_500wt_733">$12 total</a>.</p>

<p>thanks!</p>