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.
Read PostWhen disassembling a Canon A-1 camera for CLA or repair, you often have to remove its mirror box. I explain the procedure I use.
Read PostWhen removing the shutter assembly of a Canon A-1 from its chassis, a "mystery" part may fall out. I explain where it belongs.
Read PostSometimes 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.
Read PostWhen disassembling a Canon A-1 camera for CLA or repair, you have to remove its top cover. I explain the procedure I use.
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