@Completely Serviced@ Canon AE-1 Camera Body 100% Tested Working AE1

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Buy with ConfidenceFrom a Seller with 100% Positive Feedback, 18 Years on eBayWe kindly ask you to message us before filing a return request with "not as described" or leaving a low detailed rating if you have any questions on received product. eBay makes this a "seller's defect" even if later the buyer finds it is just he/she not knowing how it works and cancels the return request. If you have a habit of filing "not as described" w/o contacting sellers first, please find your needs elsewhere. Thank you.Canon AE-1 Camera Body*** Completely Serviced ****** Tested 100% Working****** No Shutter Squeak ***The camera has been serviced and bench tested. You may see lower prices on eBay but we are not those "I got it at an estate sale/storage auction but I know nothing about it", "It was given to me and I was told it worked last time it was used 20 years ago" type sellers. Also be aware when most "no-clue" sellers say "good condition" usually it merely means the physical appearance isn't bad to their eyes - most of them wouldn't even install a battery to see if it works. We, as the pro, service the camera and test all functions. When you buy from us, you know you are buying a serviced fully working camera. When the camera is delivered to you, drop in a roll of film and it is ready to go.AE-1 is a great film camera but most copies today have lubricating oil dried up in the shutter/mirror gears. Most AE-1 (A-1 and AE-1 Program as well) bodies have the "Canon squeak" due to dried oil. The symptom gets progressively worse and some of them have mirror/stop down lever moving very slowly and/or shutter capping at high speeds - it is no longer an annoyance - the camera is actually no longer working. All Canon A series cameras should be CLA'd to perform normally.We have CLA'd the camera body. We lubricated the shutter/mirror mechanism and for many years to come there will no shutter squeaking, slow moving mirror or shutter capping problem to bother you. We installed new back sealing foam and replaced mirror bump foam pad (no more sticky black goo or light leak), cleaned focus screen and mirror, cleaned internals as well as outside such all lettering looks crisp and bright, and bench tested all functions.Please note while we do our best to clean the focus screen but at times some bits of rotten foam have got onto the screen that would require solvent to completely remove it. But the screen is soft plastic and solvent often does more damage to it instead of doing good. Depending on circumstances we may leave some small spots alone if they do not cause a great deal of distraction in viewing. This is common practice in most shops. The focus screen is not in the photo taking light path and dust particles on it won't have any effects on the photos. We will disclose in the following paragraphs if the screen has spots worth mentioning.The camera's meter works and is accurate. Meter needle is sensitive, sure and no jerk. Shutter works and is accurate at all speeds. All functions work: all auto and manual exposure modes, film transport, frame counter, hot shoe, self-timer, winding/rewinding - yes we test everything. We mounted a Canon A series flash to test flash functions too. Shutter/mirror action is crisp - no infamous "Canon squeak" that most aged Canon A series cameras have. Viewfinder is bright. Split image focus aid is crisp. Focus screen has no scratch, with a few tiny dusts and one small debris at an extreme corner. Internals (film chamber, rails, pressure plate etc) are clean.Cosmetically the camera is very good with usual signs of use mostly minor rub marks. There is a small ding on top cover near the battery check button (viewable in 2nd photo). No crack. Otherwise the body is quite clean. The JCII sticker is still intact on the prism housing. See photos for cosmetics.Body with a Canon strap only as shown. A generic cap is included (not shown in photo). A good working battery will be installed upon shipping.Photos show actual itemTERMS AND CONDITIONSBy bidding you agree to the terms and conditions listed hereShipping/Handling Charge:S/H is part of the deal. Not negotiable. Not combinable. No exception.Payment Due:Payment must be received within 3 calendar days. If Payment is not received within this timeframe, seller will initiate non-paying bidder reporting process.Shipping Method:Most items are shipped by USPS priority mail with delivery confirmation. Small items may be shipped by first class mail. Heavy items may be shipped by FedEx/UPS ground. Big books/heavy computer media may be shipped by media mail.Warranty/Support Disclaimer:Seller does NOT provide tech support regarding installation/setup/usage NOR is the seller responsible for warranty service. If the product is new and covered by manufacturer's warranty and/or support, the buyer shall contact the manufacture for warranty service and/or support if such needs arise.Compatibility:Seller, in good faith, provides as much compatibility information as available but does NOT guarantee the item will work with your existing equipment. It is the buyer's responsibility to read the user manuals, research the Internet, manufacture's website and other resources to find out if the item will work with existing equipment. When in doubt, ask questions BEFORE bidding.We accept return within 14 days of delivery if the item is significantly not as described. Please message us if you have a problem with the item. You don't need to open an eBay case.Text and Pictures Copyright © WizCamera read more

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