The Canon Cough

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Hi all

i recently purchased a canon A-1 from rockycameras and it appears to have the canon cough (squeaky mirror) now is there a way for me to fix this without sending it off to be done by a professional technician? i am reasonally adept with taking things apart and i have plenty of time, so is it reasonable to be able to do?

is it a relatively simple fix?

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though I wouldn't necessarily work in the same way as this guy - removing the screws with a kitchen knife FFS!

Also - I think this is more the bodgers "get it going again to sell" version rather than a proper repair.
 
I've read about the method where you inject the lubricant in with a needle, but to be honest I came to the same conclusion as Mark - seemed like a stop-gap solution, and I *think* I've read about how the squeal/cough often starts again a year or so after the 'fix'.

If it's going to be your main workhorse camera, I'd consider a CLA - I believe Miles Whitehead will do a CLA which will cover the Canon squeal for around £40, someone who is a regular around F&C regularly recommends him (can't remember who off the top of my head).
 
freecom2 said:
I've read about the method where you inject the lubricant in with a needle, but to be honest I came to the same conclusion as Mark - seemed like a stop-gap solution, and I *think* I've read about how the squeal/cough often starts again a year or so after the 'fix'.

If it's going to be your main workhorse camera, I'd consider a CLA - I believe Miles Whitehead will do a CLA which will cover the Canon squeal for around £40, someone who is a regular around F&C regularly recommends him (can't remember who off the top of my head).
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John (Yardbent) had his A-1 sorted by Miles and says it was a bang-on job!
 
i see, i may do the stop gap until i have the money to send off for a decent CLA

Thanks guys :)
 
Unless you've got the syringe/gun oil that's involved, it's probably gonna cost at least half the price that a full CLA etc from Miles would (I think the £40 covered new lightseals, a full CLA and the cough sorting!). I know at that price I'm certainly considering just getting another A-1 that's wheezing but otherwise pristine, and having him look at it for me!
 
Yeah, it almost seems pointless unless you already have all the components.
 
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