Canon AE-1 Program

<p>Who is the "go to" repair expert for the Canon 35mm film cameras? A lot of the recommendations on this site are outdated. My Canon AE-1 Program film camera has advance lever and film slippage problems that didn't occur until after a CLA. I sent it back to the guy who did it and he can't find anything wrong with it.</p>

<p>Check KEH.com. they are the number one seller in old cameras and they have good repair lineup too.</p>

<p>Camera Works Durham NC http://www.cameraworks-durham.com/</p>

<p>Ken Oikawa<br>

28288 West Worcester Rd.<br>

Sun City CA 92586<br>

Tel. 951-246-9136</p>

 

 

 

<p>What guy did you send it to, if I may ask? I know of a guy who does good Canon work.</p>

<p>John Titterington in Kansas did the overhaul and when I sent it back to him he could find nothing wrong with it. <br>

It doesn't matter now because I sold the complete camera outfit on Craig's list yesterday.</p>

<p>John Titterington in Kansas did the overhaul and when I sent it back to him he could find nothing wrong with it. <br>

It doesn't matter now because I sold the complete camera outfit on Craig's list yesterday.</p>

<p>I've used John in the past. He cla'd my A-1 and took care of the squeak too. He's also cla'd my Nikon FA and so far everything is still working as it should. Sorry to hear about your bad experience.</p>

<p>Sorry to hear about the issues with this CLA, that sounds very frustrating. I think I might have given John another chance though. He has an excellent reputation and that's the first negative comment I've read about him. I recently bought a refurbished Minolta X-700 from him at a very reasonable price, and it is flawless. I will probably send him a Nikon FM for CLA soon.</p>

<p>It is not my intent to disrespect John Titterington or slander his name. I was just looking for a recommendation to get another opinion. John put both of my film cameras (Pentax & Canon) through 2 rolls of film and found nothing wrong and this was long after his CLA warranty had expired. He only charged me for return shipping. I ended up selling the Canon but sent the Pentax to another repair person. </p>

<p>Thanks for all the handy information I just picked up an AE-1 Program off of eBay I have a feeling will need some work but I chomping at the bit to burn through some film.</p>

<p>There is something called the "Canon Squeek" or some such. I had it on my AE-1P, worried about it, but it went away with use. There are internet threads on how to lubricate the proper part, if it does worry you, but all the talk about imminent* death of a camera with the 'feature' seems to be mostly just viral. You should enjoy the camera. For a classic form (pre-jello mold, pre T-90) camera, it is one of the best, and certainly the most affordable.<br>

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*It seems to be neither imminent nor immanent. :)</p>