Rewinding Film Crank Broke on my Canon AE-1.

[papisa]

On my Canon AE-1 the film rewinding crank came out when i went to pull it up to rewind the film. When i shake the camera i hear something rattling around inside, any ideas on what to do?

Thanks Mike.

 

[Bill Mobbs]

On my Canon AE-1 the film rewinding crank came out when i went to pull it up to rewind the film. When i shake the camera i hear something rattling around inside, any ideas on what to do?

Thanks Mike.

On my AE1, I don't pull up to rewind... There is a film release button on the bottom. Push that button and wind the crank without pulling up. I think pulling up has disconnected the the shaft from the film cartridge. Pull up is to remove the film after the film door is open. I would try to push the crank back down while turning to reingage the shaft without opening the film door.

 

[edwardkaraa]

Just rewind the film using the rewinding knob, and take it to the nearest camera repair shop. This is a very easy task, I believe it shouldn't require any parts.