Canon AE-1 help!

[Mattml]

hi,

I have just bought a Canon AE-1 for my partner and it has arrived without a winder coupler cover I was just seeking some advice as to wether it would work fine without this and where to find a best replacement for it if needed

Thanks
Matt

 

[sniper x]

Do you mean the small round coin shaped power winder hole cover on the bottom? If so, yes it'll be fine. I've seen people use them for years missing it. Although, I would put a piece of gaff tape over it to keep debris from getting in there.

 

[Mattml]

Yeah that’s the part, thanks for your reply!

 

[sniper x]

Sure, I have like ten of them but it wouldn't be worth it to ship I don't think. Get back to me if you can't find one. If you got the winder with the camera, it is stuck in a slot in the winder BTW....

 

[compur]

Yes, it will work without that cover (assuming the camera works otherwise).

Put a little tape over the opening to keep dust out. That is all that cover is for.

 

[sniper x]

Yes, it will work without that cover (assuming the camera works otherwise).

Put a little tape over the opening to keep dust out. That is all that cover is for.

De Ja Vu'