Canon A35F Troubleshooting

The Flash will not trigger when a picture is taken.

Next to the range finder of the camera or the window that you can look through to see what you are pointed at is the switch. Slide the switch to the left and the flash should pop up into place.

If the flash is up and the camera is working properly, it may be time to replace the battery. The flash requires a AA battery and can be replaced at the bottom of the camera. Make sure the battery is cleaned off as that could also hinder the flash’s performance. [link here]

The new film is not winding.

Open the back cover and see if the film had slipped out of the initial guide slot for the new film and see if the holes in the top and bottom of the film are lined up.

It could just be that the film winding crank is sticky and needs to be cleaned. Take a Q-tip or other small cleaning product and dip it in rubbing alcohol. Clean around the crank making sure to clean it when it is extended up.

If the film rewind crank is broken or is stuck beyond what a simple cleaning can do, then it is time to take the film rewind crank out and replace the crank. To do that follow the link provided below.

Film Rewind Crank: [Link here]

After Film is developed it all appears black and no photos are developed.

If you are developing the film on your own and not sending it somewhere to get developed, there is a possibility you messed up somewhere along the development process or maybe that your chemicals are contaminated.

If your film is coming back overexposed it could be that the rangefinder is not working. Fixing the rangefinder is an easy process of replacing a battery. To replace the battery, follow the instructions in the battery guide below.

Replace Batteries: [Link here]

If the film door is leaking light it could be that the seal needs to be replaced or that the door needs to be replaced. In order to do this, please follow the link below.

Replace Film Door: [Link here]

The button is stuck and does not pop back up.

If the button is sticky, try to clean the button by spraying a towel with water (or a Lysol cleaning spray), and wipe until the button pops back up.

The film advance lever will stay stuck once the film is out. Once you open the film door and put new film the film advance lever will come unstuck.

Chances are that your Canon A35F is in need of a new button/lever. In order to replace the button/lever on your Canon A35F, follow the instructions in the guides linked below.

Replace Button: [Link here]

Replace Lever: [Link here]

The back door will not open.

In order to open the door, you will need to press down the button while prying the door open with a spudge (or a flat object). It might take a few tries before the door actually opens. It takes practice!

If the door still does not open after you have tried to pry it open, the door might need to be replaced. In order to do this, please follow the link below:

[Link here]