How to Replace the Front Element on a Canon A-1
The Canon A-1 was commercially available from 1978 to 1985. It is notable as the first single-lens reflex, or SLR, camera to incorporate a microprocessor to control the shutter speed. As with most cameras of this type, the front element on the end of the lens assembly is prone to damage from being dropped or knocked into another object. While the process to replace the front element on a Canon A-1 is simple, you must be careful to avoid damaging the lens assembly and the replacement piece.
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Instructions
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Twist the lens assembly until it is extended to its full length.
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Remove the four small Phillips screws around the front element on the end of the lens assembly.
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Pull the front element away from the lens assembly gently to avoid scratching or otherwise damaging the glass of the lens.
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Position the new front element so the four screw holes align with the screw holes on the lens assembly. Push the front element into the lens assembly until it is seated firmly in place.
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Replace the four Phillips screws to complete the front element replacement process.
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