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Canon AE-1 Program battery

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  1. 1

    The battery you need

    →4LR44

    It takes one 4LR44: a 6-volt specialty battery, short and skinny, about 2.5 cm long.

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  2. 2

    How to change it

    You’ll need: A coin

    1. Open the battery door

      Slide or unscrew the little battery door.

    2. Swap the battery

      Take out the old one and put the new one in matching the “+” mark.

    3. Close and test

      Close the door and switch it on.

    Handy tip

    Without a battery the shutter won’t fire at all, so carry a spare.

  3. 3

    Where to buy it

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    Our pickThe exact match, 4-packEnergizer 4LR44 6.0V Battery (4-Pack)
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    Best value10-pack, handy to keep in a drawer4LR44 6.0V Battery Value Pack (10-Pack)
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    Other brandDuracell PX28A, the same batteryDuracell PX28A / 4LR44 6.0V Battery
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  4. 4

    Remind me to change it

    A new battery usually lasts about a year in this device.

    That’s around November 2027.

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  5. 5

    Also sold as

    Any of these names is the same battery.

    4LR44PX28AA544476A28AV4034PX
  6. 6

    Other things that use 4LR44

    Canon AE-1Takes 4LR44›Canon AE-1 ProgramTakes 4LR44›
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Questions people ask

What battery does the Canon AE-1 Program take?

It takes 4LR44, a 6-volt specialty battery.

Can I use PX28A instead?

Yes. PX28A, A544, 476A are the same battery with other names.

How long will the new battery last?

Usually about a year, depending on how much you use it. Most devices warn you when it gets low.

About the 4LR44

Size
Short and skinny, about 2.5 cm long
Power
6 volts
Keeps in a drawer for
About 5 years
Rechargeable?
No, use once
Found in things like
Dog training collarsVintage cameras
Everything about 4LR44
4LR44
Canon AE-1 Program takes4LR44
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