Found a 1980s film camera at a garage sale for $5 and now I'm torn about fixing it myself vs paying a pro

Was at a random estate sale in Portland last Sunday and snagged a beat-up Canon AE-1, but the shutter is stuck and the foam is crumbling. Half of me wants to grab a screwdriver and watch YouTube repairs, the other half says I'll just ruin it and should drop $150 at a shop. Anyone else wrestle with the DIY vs hand-it-off decision on old finds?

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lucas636d agoMost Upvoted

Saw a guy on YouTube fix one with a toothpick and lighter fluid, worth a shot for $5.

shane_perry295d ago

Used to think that was a scam, but it actually works.