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Hi, I recently buy a AE-1 Program, however the ASA dial is stuck. I made the normal procedure to dial, clicking the button but it is stuck and the dial won’t move. You have any advice?! Or the only solution I have is only shoot with 200 film?! :( Thanks in advance
Sounds like something is jamming it (spilled soda). Here’s a good vid on how to take off the speed dial: Fix Old Cameras: AE-1 Top Cover Removal / Battery Door Replacement Now with the speed dial off you can take the knob apart to bathe it with a good household cleaner. Do be careful as the ASA linkage (cable and pulleys) to the other side can easily be damaged when you release the tension of the dial.
Hey Eduardo, While I believe the links Dan provided should help resolve the problem permanently, I’d like to point out that you do not actually need to change your ISO dial as it has no effect on your film. All you have to do is correct in your head the missing or additional light. For example, today I was shooting outside at F16 - 1/125 - Film ISO speed 400. My dial is stuck at 200 as well. My light meter was telling me I was underexposed by one stop but I knew it was an incorrect reading because my film is actually a stop faster than what the camera was being told. Hope this helps.
