FratGuyJoe 0 Posted August 29, 2003 here's the problem: the shutter release button on my camera is stuck and i don't have money to take it to a camera repair shop. i'm hoping this is a problem i can fix myself. here's a pic of the camera if it helps. the button is on the upper left of the camera (the middle one). http://www.bwphoto.co.uk/visual/cameragifs/canon_gifs/canon_tx.gif'> any suggestions???? i'm all out of ideas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Quickwood 14 Posted August 29, 2003 spray a little wd-40 on it, i had the same camera with a stuck button, and it worked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrChupacabra 685 Posted August 29, 2003 maybe try wd40...that stuff can unstick basically anything, but if i were you i'd just take it to a local camera shop and not risk fucking it up even more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smart 179 Posted August 29, 2003 WHOA! don't shoot wd-40 into your camera casing! Spray a LITTLE on a q-tip... Has it been acting up? Sticking a little too long lately? If not it's probably jammed and wd-40 might not help... Does it have a screw in place for a remote cable? Try putting a regular screw in it and wiggling that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FratGuyJoe 0 Posted August 29, 2003 this is the first time this camera has ever given me a problem. i don't think i'm going to try the wd40 cause i'm afraid it might mess it up even more. i'm going to try the screw idea though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smart 179 Posted August 29, 2003 does your film advance arm still move freely? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FratGuyJoe 0 Posted August 29, 2003 no and when i turn the cam upside down the button moves up, but it's still jammed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FratGuyJoe 0 Posted August 29, 2003 nevermind:o Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smart 179 Posted August 29, 2003 well, I hope that means you misunderstood what I said or it's fixed... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FratGuyJoe 0 Posted August 29, 2003 i didn't misunderstand, the arm doesn't move (maybe i should have made it clearer). i'm just going to go from shop to shop until someone gives me a resonable price, i may even email canon to see what they have to say. it can never hurt to ask right? *thanks for the help though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smart 179 Posted August 29, 2003 well.. most likely what you have is the result of trying to advance the film before the shutter action was complete... GENTLE pressure on the arm and the screw is probably your only way out without visiting a pro but... you might also do a google search for "AE-1 (or your model) shutter button suck'... you might find others with the same camera and same problem, and maybe save a buck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23578 0 Posted August 29, 2003 hah, i suspect that search will come back with some helpful advice;), nudge;) could it be possible that the shutter is stuck open too? not sure what that means though, just giving you more ammo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrChupacabra 685 Posted August 29, 2003 he probably would have noticed if his shutter was stuck open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FratGuyJoe 0 Posted August 29, 2003 i've been trying to loosen the button with the technique smart last mentioned, but nothing. this might be a bigger problem than i thought...or maybe not. the last thing i want for anybody to do is open up my camera. i'm not a very trusting person and human error is always on my mind. next thing you know my camera will probably leak light. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kr430n5_666 30 Posted August 29, 2003 http://www.brown.edu/webmaster/images/indeohd.gif'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smart 179 Posted August 30, 2003 Originally posted by MrChupacabra he probably would have noticed if his shutter was stuck open. well, I would think so, that's why I didn't mention it... see, the button is a trigger aparatus, after it's triggered, the shutter works independently... The only thing I can offer as advice for repair... ask around, seriously shop... if you know any pro's ask them... then don't ignore out of state sources, don't be afraid to ask the shops that seem a little daunted for references, you could probably trust that more than soe guy that just pumps you up with 'yes man' answers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
