Canon A-1 with Stuck AV/TV Selector

[skid2964]

Camera has been stored a while and the AV/TV selector is stuck, stuck solid! any tricks to unsticking it?

Also, have a 35-105mm lens with some internal haze, any suggestions for who can repair?

 

[KVRNut]

I have a feeling that it could be a problem that needs a visit to the repair shop. There is a possibility that it may be corroded or may just need some simple maintenance.
You could try KEH and get them to repair the A-1 and clean the lens. Think they have an on-line system that can give you a quote on the repair costs.
Have 2 A-1s and they are a great camera to use.

 

[Canon AE-1]

Might be an easy fix if it's not corroded up too much, there is not much to the mechanism. The plastic turn knob that moves a linkage to cover/uncover the TV/A/V settings with a wafer contact.