I know these aren't the most active of newsgroups, but perhaps
worth a try...
About a year (or was that two...) ago, my Korean made "Kalimar"
zoom lens became stuck on my Canon AE-1 Program. It had always
been difficult to get on (not off) since I bought it second-hand
a few years earlier. This last time though, upon removal I was
only able to rotate the lens ring some of the way before it became
stuck in a loose state where it wouldn't rotate back to the
"locked-in" position, or allow the lens to be removed.
So far I've tried undoing a few of the screws on the lens around the
comera end, but they didn't offer any improved access, and in final desperation I tried brute force applied from various angles, but no
change resulted (except for an unfortunate dent). I had a look
through two service manuals on the web for the AE-1 Program, but
they didn't inspire any further ideas.
Luckily I had another AE-1 (non-program) which I've switched now
instead. But it's a frustrating way to loose a camera, so any
suggestions on how to bring the "Program" off the shelf and back
into service would be appreciated.
So far I've tried undoing a few of the screws on the lens around the
comera end, but they didn't offer any improved access, and in final desperation I tried brute force applied from various angles, but no
change resulted (except for an unfortunate dent). I had a look
through two service manuals on the web for the AE-1 Program, but
they didn't inspire any further ideas.
So far I've tried undoing a few of the screws on the lens around the
comera end, but they didn't offer any improved access, and in final desperation I tried brute force applied from various angles, but no
change resulted (except for an unfortunate dent). I had a look
through two service manuals on the web for the AE-1 Program, but
they didn't inspire any further ideas.
I'm not familiar with the lens, but if the relevant screws are set
screws holding the outer ring to some moving part, _tightening_
may be the direction to go.
Are you in Sydney, Australia?
If so, take the lot to Camera Service Centre in the CBD,
here is their website and location/phone:
http://www.cameraservicecentre.com.au/
Over the last 10 years they have been second to none in fixing all my
lenses and cameras, at a very good price and superb quality of work.
Thanks, but the whole lens body turns with the ring on this lens.
Wikipedia informs me that this is the "New FD" mount, but should
still work with the AE-1 (as it did before it got stuck).
Thanks, but the whole lens body turns with the ring on this lens.
Wikipedia informs me that this is the "New FD" mount, but should
still work with the AE-1 (as it did before it got stuck).
I realize I'm a little late with this reply, but sometimes the simple
answer is the correct one. The new FD lens differs from the old
lens in that the new FD has a button on the lens ring that must
be depressed to remove the lens. You probably know this,
but still...
I know these aren't the most active of newsgroups, but perhaps
worth a try...
About a year (or was that two...) ago, my Korean made "Kalimar"
zoom lens became stuck on my Canon AE-1 Program.
"Computer Nerd Kev" <not@telling.you.invalid> wrote in message news:oi2a11$11lu$1@gioia.aioe.org...
I know these aren't the most active of newsgroups, but perhaps
worth a try...
About a year (or was that two...) ago, my Korean made "Kalimar"
zoom lens became stuck on my Canon AE-1 Program.
Someone on these more active Canon FD boards may have an answer
or a suggestion. Try posting your query on each of the following
Web based Canon FD groups:
https://www.photo.net/discuss/forums/canon-fd.1546/
http://www.apug.org/forum/index.php?groupdiscussions/canon-fd-group.132/
In aus.photo Don McC <DonMcC@roadrunner.com> wrote:
Thanks, but the whole lens body turns with the ring on this lens.
Wikipedia informs me that this is the "New FD" mount, but should
still work with the AE-1 (as it did before it got stuck).
I realize I'm a little late with this reply, but sometimes the simple
answer is the correct one. The new FD lens differs from the old
lens in that the new FD has a button on the lens ring that must
be depressed to remove the lens. You probably know this,
but still...
Thanks. I do have a Canon lens with such a button, but this one
is without one. The only button is one on the appature ring
which has to be pressed before moving the appature control
to automatic mode. In case I'm loosing it I just gave it a try,
but it doesn't help.
In aus.photo Don McC <DonMcC@roadrunner.com> wrote:
Thanks, but the whole lens body turns with the ring on this lens.
Wikipedia informs me that this is the "New FD" mount, but should
still work with the AE-1 (as it did before it got stuck).
I realize I'm a little late with this reply, but sometimes the simple
answer is the correct one. The new FD lens differs from the old
lens in that the new FD has a button on the lens ring that must
be depressed to remove the lens. You probably know this,
but still...
Thanks. I do have a Canon lens with such a button, but this one
is without one. The only button is one on the appature ring
which has to be pressed before moving the appature control
to automatic mode. In case I'm loosing it I just gave it a try,
but it doesn't help.
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