Why is my shutter button not working Canon AE 1?

Replace the Battery One of the main reasons that this happens is that the battery in the camera is almost dead. The function that cycles the film take a significantly less amount of power, then it does to make the shutter function. Simple replace the battery.

How do you change the shutter speed on a Canon AE-1?

To set the shutter speed, rotate the dial in either direction until the desired number clicks into place next to the white index mark. An in-between shutter speed cannot be set on the dial. Rotated between “B” and “1000”.

How do you unstick a shutter?

A solution to this issue is to spray the components of your roller shutter with a lubricant, such as WD-40. The WD-40 will loosen up the mechanisms, allowing them to move smoothly. Open up the box at the top of your slats and you should be able to investigate further.

How do you fix a jammed film camera?

Open and close the battery cover in a very dark room once more. If there is a shooting mode, you don’t need to set the time of exposure to 14 seconds or set the film camera in any TV mode. Ensure any shooting mode is functioning as you open and close the camera door gently. Repeat this process until the shutter closes.

Why does my film not advance?

You might have a winder attached to it. No EXIF data. in that case it is possible that the batteries in the camera (inside the grip) are not working so the winder is trying to wind on the film but the shutter will not work allowing it to do so. So check the camera batteries.

Does Canon AE 1 need battery for the shutter?

Since the AE-1 is an electronically controlled camera, the shutter will not function without sufficient battery power.

Why is my film not rolling?

Many cameras require you to hold in the rewind release the whole time you are rewinding. Just pushing it in once is not enough. If you feel the tension, then STOP – if you have to force it, it is most likely that you are doing something wrong or that something has gone wrong.