Needle oiler for Canon squeak fix?

jay moussy · Feb 24, 2021

I may buy a local Canon A-1, which may, or may not exhibit the typical shutter squeak, a need for lubrication in a specific spot.

I read elsewhere that the best tool to oil the spot on the camera is a needle oiler, bent to fit.

Where does one get a decent quality needle oiler, or, what is a good alternate tool?

jimjm · Feb 24, 2021

Check out Micro-Tools and do a search on "oil syringe".
I bought some of the 5cc and 10cc plastic syringes and a long needle like this one.
It was just the right length to work on an AE-1 and slightly bendable.

BrianShaw · Feb 24, 2021

Also, any clock or watch repair site.

cmacd123 · Feb 24, 2021

although any camera repair person will tell you that the spot that needs to be lubed should be cleaned and have a dash of lube applied as part of general overhaul. Far too many A series Canons need a complete tear down with new shutter curtains after someone spritzed Oil all over the place and Gummed up the works.

even heard one tech say that he would perfer to get a camera with the squeak, as it is less likely to need every part disassembled and run though the ultrasonic cleaner.

dxqcanada · Feb 24, 2021

I agree with Charles, more damage is done just by blindly poking lubricant inside the camera.

jimjm · Feb 24, 2021

Being that this is a relatively common issue with A-series Canons, I found multiple YouTube videos that identified the specific lubrication points required to fix this, and the best type/amount of oil to use.
That being said, I wholly agree that it is not a wise move to try lubricating a camera without disassembly & cleaning, or without knowledge of the internal components that require attention.

monopix · Feb 25, 2021

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Where does one get a decent quality needle oiler, or, what is a good alternate tool?[/QUOTE]
Just search Amazon for syringes and blunt needles.

AgX · Feb 25, 2021

monopix said:
Just search Amazon for syringes and blunt needles.

I find plastic syringes a bad tool, due to the chance of pushing the piston too much, unless the micro-drop is already formed outside a device and then applied under sight.

BrianShaw · Feb 25, 2021

For example:

https://timesavers.com/i-21269562-5-piece-dip-oiler-set.html

benjiboy · Feb 25, 2021

jay moussy said:
I may buy a local Canon A-1, which may, or may not exhibit the typical shutter squeak, a need for lubrication in a specific spot.

I read elsewhere that the best tool to oil the spot on the camera is a needle oiler, bent to fit.

Where does one get a decent quality needle oiler, or, what is a good alternate tool?

The "Canon A series sqeak" is nothing to do with the shutter it's caused by the mirror bearing needing lubricating. I suggest you look on YouTube to learn how to do it.

monopix · Feb 25, 2021

AgX said:
I find plastic syringes a bad tool, due to the chance of pushing the piston too much, unless the micro-drop is already formed outside a device and then applied under sight.

Depends on the syringe you get. There are some very thin ones that give good control.

AgX · Feb 25, 2021

My point is not the needle, but the friction between piston and cylinder at a plastic syringe, thus my advise to form a micro-droplet outside any device and then apply that under sight.

monopix · Feb 25, 2021

AgX said:
My point is not the needle, but the friction between piston and cylinder at a plastic syringe, thus my advise to form a micro-droplet outside any device and then apply that under sight.

Like I said, there are some very thin SYRINGES.

AgX · Feb 25, 2021

Sorry, my misunderstanding.
My remark was based on 5ml ones.

mgb74 · Feb 25, 2021

I get syringes with needles for oiling small assemblies at a store that sells horse and dairy supplies.

AgX · Feb 25, 2021

Here you can buy syringes and needles at each pharmacy. All you have to do is grinding the needle blunt.

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