Canon A-1 / Av and Tv issue

[Xo23]

Hello,

I have Canon A-1 exactly 10 years, and shoot probably 40-50 films. I did not use camera for a year and got back to it couple days ago, but camera have an issue with auto modes - Av / Tv

It seems that aperture is locked to highest and does not change automatically while shooting (depending on the lens I use 1.8; 2.8; 4 etc.). I searched on the net and find some post, even on this forum, but no real answers where given. At this point Im not sure if this is a bug or camera electronic let down. Camera can be shoot manual, but its a bit hard to operate A1 as a manual camera. Anybody have any idea what is the problem?

Trying my luck with this post since I have no other resources.

 

[webestang64]

Electronics could be shot.
Not sure if it could help but here is a repair manual..... https://www.suaudeau.eu/memo/manuels_rep/reflexes/canon/A-1_Service and Repair Manual.pdf

 

[Xo23]

Thanks for the manual, but I am a noob for this.

Hoping that this topic catches someone eyes that had a same problem as me.

 

[zulu42]

You did put a new battery in?

 

[Xo23]

Yes, new battery in.

 

[compur]

Is the lens aperture ring set to the "A" position?

 

[Xo23]

Yes of course.

I have been using this camera 10 years now, so I did normal troubleshooting. Battery in/out, tried coupe of lenses, set manual aperture on lenses and back to auto, inspected camera and lenses mount.

 

[compur]

Then your camera is broken. Get it repaired or find another that works.

 

[Silversnapper]

I'm not sure if this will help but worth a try:

 

[Xo23]

Hey, every suggestion helps. I tried this but no luck. I dont have "EEEE EE" error but worth the try. Av is still on the biggest lens opening.

Tried to find someone to checkout the camera but where I live no luck. At this point my camera will become an exhibit, and I will try to find "new" body. Maybe this is the right time to jump no F-1n.

 

[dxqcanada]

It does sound like an electronics failure.
The New F-1 is a better camera than the F-1n ... though the later is cheaper to get.
Both cameras are great for full manual ... another you could look at is the Canon EF

 

[Warfarin]

Forsters camera repair in Salt Lake can fix it. (801)487-1288. They have an online estimater as well.