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Posted by Adam on June 03, 2002 at 05:30:27:
In Reply to: Canon AE-1P, blank exposures in film posted by phil rainford on May 26, 2002 at 15:37:14:
>>Hi I'm using a Canon AE1 Program. My problem is that when i shoot a roll of film several frames are blank, i.e. not exposed when i develop them. I have shot 3 rolls of film the first without flash (only 1 out of 36 was not exposed) the other two rolls using flash...about seven frames were not exposed. Any ideas? Was the first roll a fluke and the other two not exposing frames because of a faulty flash unit? Is this a common fault on old cameras? any help would be appreciated
I'm no expert but have you checked your flash synch speed? If you're using the wrong shutter speed you might actually be taking a picture of the shutter. If you can't find out i think if you try testing something like 60th of a second you might get your image.
Editor's Note: Adam is correct. The AE-1P needs to be set on 1/60 of a second (or slower) for the flash to synchronize with the shutter opening. On the other hand, it sounds like you've recently acquired this camera and don't know whether it was mechanically okay. Worst case scenario, the shutter could be failing and you are due for a shutter overhaul which at most shops will cost nearly the value of the camera. Check Garrys Camera Repair for a possible deal.
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