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[Spikey640]

was out taking photos today, slipped and fell into a river.  after it happened i took any easily removable parts off and was barely any water inside, maybe a few drops
 
the camera was not fully engulfed in water, but now the film fails to adva

[Glenn]

Your best option will be to purchase a working replacement off eBay, or from a dealer in second hand 'classics'. The cost of fully stripping down and cleaning your camera, will be many times the value of a good AE-1. This series of cameras does no

[Dgillette4]

If the water was fresh water and not salt you can try soaking it in alcohol for an hour then shake dry and dry it out by putting it on the oven door opened at 300 dgs or so just enough heat to keep it warm to the touch. Let it sit for a few days then try

[Glenn]

Did you ever actually use this method on the Canon A Series, when you were in business? As water/moisture is instantly miscible with ethyl alcohol, why soak for 60 minutes? Extended exposure to any organic solvents, risks causing other problems - on

[Dgillette4]

This was the procedure for Nikonos cameras, True they didn't have a mirror  to contend with. And another step was to soak in clean water with several changes then use alcohol. Then dry. The camera still had to be striped down and lubed again. And true

[Mikey99]

I would first try just leaving the back open, lens removed, and the battery removed/compartment cover open,  and set on a shelf in a dust free area for a week or so. If the water got in that easily, it will eventually evaporate out. Patience is th