July 02, 2026
Canon A-1: How to Quick Test the Shutter Without a Battery
Sometimes, you have to test the shutter of a Canon A-1 but don't have a battery available. I explain a quick test you can still perform.
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June 30, 2026
Canon A-1: How to Remove the Bottom Cover
When disassembling a Canon A-1 camera for CLA or repair, you often have to remove its bottom cover. I explain the procedure I use.
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June 28, 2026
Canon A-1: Disassembly, Repair, Adjustment, and Testing
The Canon A-1 is an impressive SLR film camera, made in the late 1970s in Japan. This post collects all my disassembly, repair, adjustment, and testing posts on this camera.
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June 24, 2026
Canon A-1: How to Remove the Mirror Box
When disassembling a Canon A-1 camera for CLA or repair, you often have to remove its mirror box. I explain the procedure I use.
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June 20, 2026
Canon A-1: What’s That Mystery Part and Where Does It Belong?
When removing the shutter assembly of a Canon A-1 from its chassis, a "mystery" part may fall out. I explain where it belongs.
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June 12, 2026
Canon A-1: How to Open the Back Cover Without Rewind Knob/Shaft
Sometimes during a repair, you may close the back cover of a Canon A-1 accidentally although you already removed the rewind knob/shaft. I explain how to reopen it.
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