george_fries_iii Posted October 8, 1998 Share Posted October 8, 1998 I have noticed that my Canon AE-1 Program is making an unusal sqeaking noise when I press the shutter button. I have read that this is a common problem that developes over time with this particular model. Can anyone tell me what will eventually happen if not repaired and also what a reasonable price is to repair this problem. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_kessler Posted October 8, 1998 Share Posted October 8, 1998 George, Sounds like mirror squeak. You can probably have this taken care of with a clean, lube, and calibrate.Eventually, if you do nothing, it's likely the mirror will start showing up in your frames.A CLA is a good idea if it hasn't been done in a while, and will add years to your cameras life. It should be less than $100.00, and any competent camera repair shop should be able to do the work. Your camera is still worth a repair of this magnatude. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john___3 Posted October 30, 1998 Share Posted October 30, 1998 There is a fellow who seems to have a very good reputation for doing these bodies. His name is Karl Aimo, and I've heard that he will do a CLA, plus repair the squeak for around $45.00 USD (plus, of course, S & H). His e-mail address is: <p> ae1repair@aol.com <p> It's worth a shot! <p> John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian_fischer Posted May 9, 2000 Share Posted May 9, 2000 Buy a spray lub. Open the back of AE1p, press shutter release button in Bulb position and -continuos pressing- spray a little amount of lub in the whole on the top right corner of the mirror (seen by the back of the camera). The problem is fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_broadbent Posted May 9, 2000 Share Posted May 9, 2000 DON'T spray stuff inside your camera - it's bound to get where it's not needed and ruin it! <p> Get a CLA as recommended above. And soon, as the squeak can be a precursor to other problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_carraway Posted May 10, 2000 Share Posted May 10, 2000 Also the mirror dampener, which is what is squeeking, should be lubed with grease, not an oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
name_unknown26 Posted March 17, 2001 Share Posted March 17, 2001 according to engineers at canon usa, this squeak in no way impairsn the funcioning of the camera. I called after getting all sorts of advice as listed here. since said advice is free, you get what you pay for. put up with the squeak. I have -- since 1979. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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