Canon AE-1 | This Old Camera #05
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The Canon AE-1 was released in 1976 and marked a new era in SLR photography.
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I found an AE-1 and AT-1 in a dumpster. They were excellent condition except the foam was shot, so I replaced it for $12 per camera, from eBay. It was a very tedious procedure. Then I had to replace the shutter magnet, which I found for about $20 on eBay. It was a simple but delicate procedure, remove the base plate, and micro-solder 2 tiny hair wires. Both cameras seem to work just fine now. I really like your videos, and the vintage commercials are cool!
Man, who throws out a camera?
@@AzrielKnight Check your local camera store that takes trade-ins. You'll be surprised at the cameras, lenses, tripods, flashes you'll find! Also, college kids toss everything out at the end of the semester.
I love shooting with my AE-1P. I imagine the AE-1 Program, due to the later release date, has less issues with the electronics and deteriorating felt than the older AE-1.
I have an AE-1 Program. I also have tried the original AE-1. I think the AE-1 Program is better designed.
Your video was one of the most helpful for me in choosing a film SLR. I managed to find one fully repaired and practically brand new and was able to ask the right questions with the help of your videos. Also really love the shot of the Plaza Theatre in downtown Calgary :)
Hi Karlee, I'm glad I could be of some help! Did you buy online or in person?
Azriel Knight I found a flyer in my neighbourhood from an elderly fellow who was selling tons of A-1s and AE-1s that he'd collected over the years, so I rang him up and walked out with a fully repaired AE-1 that same day!
That's awesome!
Karlee Selent aww, you should've went for the A-1...if you like the AE-1, you'll love the A-1.
It's my go-to Canon.
I am a real estate Photographer, I was at a property couple weeks ago. As I was leaving homeowner said to wait she had something for me, brings out a huge bag of film goodies in it were a Minolta Maxxum 7000, Canon T50 and Canon AE-1. The AE-1 has become my fav. film camera just picked up a motor drive $20 the other day put some fresh new film. Such a beautiful camera. Great video, absolutely good and informative.
That's quite the grab!
I had a black body AE-1. I gave it to my sister when I jumped ship to Nikon. Maybe I had a lemon, but the AE-1 had a much better and more consistent light meter than the Nikon FA's matrix meter, and I sent in my FA numerous times to have the light meter calibrated. The AE-1was so good, my father was impressed enough to buy the A-1 - He just had to one-up me. Another friend was impressed enough to get the updated AE-1 Program. Dad's A-1was so complex, he had me make any changes he wanted while shooting. The A-1 was really plasticy, though. I was always afraid I'd break the shutter lock lever. But I digress. The AE-1 was great camera, and those batteries are still available. Same battery used in my Minolta Autometer III-F. I get them at the local drug store (chain - Walgreens here in the US). Amazon has them cheap as chips, too. Might be harder in Canada, but I don't see why, other than Duracell distributor being lazy.
Nice vid. It’s crazy how expensive these are now. Thrift stores and garage sales are the way to go if you want a Canon A series camera. Whereas I regularly see the AE-1/P going for $125 on the low end on FB marketplace and CL for just camera and the FD 1.8, most thrift stores still sell them in the $75 range. Which while still higher than a few years back is way better than $100+.
The AE-1 has become one of those overrated cameras, unfortunately.
I was lucky enough to get a working black one for $15 dollars from a thrift store today.
I also have an ae1 program
Love these cameras
craziest thing to me is that people go crazy for the ae-1 and ignore the much more capable a-1
I learned on an AE-1, sold it and later got another one when I got back into Canon FD mount. I wound up selling that as I preferred shooting with the FTb and F-1's. As for seals and mirror dampening foam turning to goo, there are kits available on Ebay and takes about two hours to fix. As for the batteries, they too are out there, you just have to look, I prefer the 4SR44's as they are silver oxide and last longer than the alkaline varients. The one major Achilles heel of all A-Series is the dreaded cough/squeal. It can be a DYI fix if you know what you're doing, That's why I prefer FTb's
Thanks for all that great info Bill! I have tried and tested "art foam" from crafts stores and got no light leaks. It's not pretty though. I have also learned that squeal doesn't affect shutter speed as I have had shutter tests spot on with and without. It is annoying though :)
I get my foam kits from Jon Goodman, best on the market in my opinion.
Bill Smith I just fixed my AE1-P, squeak no more! $8 fix, and 20mins of work, couldn’t be more pleased thanks to the RUclips DIY community videos.
Bill Smith Jon Goodman? The actor?
I still have my Minolta XG-M and X-700, preferred aperture priority over shutter priority so that's the direction I went. The AE-1 had tons of press, but I'm glad I bought those.
just received mine in the mail today. its the AE-1 black version & I am really excited to use it!
Please let me know how it goes :)
@@AzrielKnight It's really nice, feels very firm in my hands. I'm not really a professional but I heard its a great beginners' camera so I'm really excited to learn!
I remember these commercials very well
I just did my first video review on an old camera. I really wish more people were in to these older weird cameras and I hope you come back soon so there can be a few more people showing them off
I watched it. Good video.
@@AzrielKnight oh wow thanks buddy! Any feedback ? I'm trying to not lose the fun in these videos but I definitely want to get better
Yeah a few things stuck out for me that may smooth out your content.
What you got right was how relaxed you seemed, and having someone follow you with a camera. You also had a final thoughts at the end which was good. Though the music wasn't my favourite it was a consistent theme throughout.
The first issue is you gotta know the facts. So if you can't remember what year the model was made, don't guess on camera and if you do guess, use a line of text in editing to overlay a "yep I was right, 1947" or "nope, way off 1963"
While you were explaining the functions, I would have overlaid a picture of the camera so I could see what you were talking about, or at least turn the camera around to "my view".
Lastly you made the classic mistake of focusing on the back wall (window?) at the end then sitting in front, thus blurring you out. I stick a light stand where I'm going to sit or stand, and focus on that.
hope that helps.
Best video on this model.
Thanks very much Darius
The battery is easily avaialable.The Silver Oxide should last 10,000 exposures! Older bodies will lessen that! However if you carefully dismantle the original, it is 4x1.55 cells (76) ! Reassemble! Did same for my pentax 6x7. I seen pix in snow! Battery not like cold of Toronto (minus 10~30C). Lenses are superb. Lower contrast like Leica lenses of same time! Changing ISO/ASA a pain! The newer, some modifications is the AE-1P the better option! The mouse squeak means service reqd.
Another excellent review !!! Really great work !!!! Keep it up !!!
Thanks :)
I got one recently with a 35mm lens, my first camera ever was the Canon AE-1P, six weeks wages back in 1981.
Do you prefer the ae-1 or ae-1 program?
I picked up a mid production run AE-1 (around a low 3million serial number) on Kijiji with the f1.8 kit lens. The seals had just been replaced and it works great, and no light leaks or curtain squeaks. Not as common a find as you would think. I checked easily a dozen goodwill type stores, used stores and even pawn shops over the summer and never found one. But it was worth the wait as the kijiji find was only $55.00. :)
+Mike Wood I'm glad you found what you are looking for! New working seals is a great find. Now is that 55 US?
Nope $55 Canadian. :) I live in Ontario.
I recall that John Newcombe was a famous seller of Canon AE-1 cameras during the "Tennis-everyone" years of the 1970s'. To use a classic/old phrase, "You couldn't a swing a dead cat anywhere without seeing an AE-1 commercial or camera in use.;)
lol, you still can't. The AE-1 is one of the surviving greats.
High production video! Loved it, liked it!
Thank you!
I think you have a wonderful channel sir. It is so interesting to watch the old advertisements for the different cameras. I started watching because of the Canon cameras you covered. Do you have any knowledge of the T80? I recently picked one up and was curious about the auto-focusing 50mm FD lens.
+spangst Sorry I didn't reply earlier I must have missed your comment. I don't know much about the T80. I think I came across one and the auto focus lens but that was before the show and I sold it. I'll add it to the list.
I think the FD new lenses were introduced with the A-1. So far they had these lenses with the metal ring.
LOVE this channel!
And I LOVE your Alien Bees!! :)
I just found an AE-1 Program at a flea market. Shutter speed was off (lost a roll of HP5. Sent for repair. Just came back and sending a roll of film through it for testing
Hope it goes well!
I bought one of these in about 1980 and still use it also I have a winder as well
Nice! Thanks for eh comment John :)
Fixing the light seals on the film door is easy, there are tutorials on how to do this, you can either get foam to cut yourself (5$ or less) or get precut ones. The foam in the mirror box is not a light seal, it is important though as it is there to protect the mirror as it slaps the top of the box when you press the shutter.
Thanks Sindre!
Nice review, I have 2 of these. Agree with the lack of aperture priority, but the batteries in the UK are very common still! Also FD lenses over here are now going for ridiculously high prices on eBay, as the digital brigade convert them because of their optical quality
Could you do a review of the Nikon 801s? It would be awesome!
I have a black Canon AE1. you are right about the black tat piece at the front of the camera. you can find batteries for it on Amazon Camelion silver oxide I bought 4 of them for about £5 Thanks Tony Liverpool England
I have my grandfathers AE-1. I bought an Adapter from Fotodiox so I could use those old FD mount lenses on my Canon DSLRS.
How much the adapter set you back?
Azriel Knight the adapters on Goldilox are not to expensive. I think mine was around no more than 60.00 for the FD to EOS Adapter.
These are great cameras and I am very fond of the A line. I have owned both a AE-1, and AE-1 Program and right now I have and AT-1 which are less common but also a great camera. I am curious to hear what your thoughts are on some of the other FD models like the FTB which is my main FD body. I got real lucky recently and got a very good condition FD 50mm 1.4 for $25 Canadian.
+Daniel Stewart I've never shot with an FTB or AT-1 actually. My main FD camera has been the AE-1 or A-1.
Well the AT-1 is jut an AE-1 with no program mode and was sold as a cheaper option. That is fine by me because I like all manual cameras.
The FTB is much the same but all mechanical. The battery only controls the light meter. Seems they were marketed to a "prosumer" or professional on a budget that did not need or could not afford an F-1. They were all metal unlike the plastic of the A series bodies and so are much heavier and I think the all mechanical design was to appeal to those that at the time did not trust electronic particularly for a working camera. The model of FTB that I have actually has the Canon quick load system for loading film too inherited from the Canonet models. It works great. I also have the original bill of sale and they warrantee card. It belonged to my father in law.
+Daniel Stewart I like both my AT-1 and FTB-QL alot but if you want a heavier body I think you could drive a tank over a TX but maybe that's just my imagination. I understand the TX to be a stripped down FTb. BTW a 50 F1.4 for $25 is an awesome find, I'm looking for one myself.
Heh, AE1s/Ps are no longer cheap. Had one back in 1981 and nostalgia prompted me to acquire a new one. Well, not new, but in EX condition. It set be back $300 usd, from KEH.
Getting one tomorrow. Thankyou for sharing this vid
No problem, hope it works out!
I was told that the AE-1 was a ‘sports photography based’ design camera, so Canon focused on its Shutter Priority AE
The commercials would def agree :)
Got mine for free, excited to shoot with it
That's fantastic, congrats Luke!
how about a review of a Minolta x-700? Seems to be the ae1 competitor from what I've been seeing
Funny you mention, I have someone donating that model to me. Just waiting for it in the mail, s stay tuned!
But later in order to compete with the Nikon FE (1978), Canon came up with AV-1 (1979) which also had Aperture Priority AE
Good to know!
Hey bro, quick question, where can i find a canon fd lens here in the Philippines?
no clue...eBay?
how did you get the photos to your computer?
+Niclas Nordström I use an Epson V500. It has a scanner on either end. When you invest in a scanner, make sure it's a flat bed design. I hear feeding scanners have more issues and the quality isn't there.
Seeing how expensive the ae-1 and ae-1 Program are selling, might as well get the a-1. The a-1 is a better camera right off the shelf. 5 automatic exposure modes including manual, better construction, more reliable and most importantly cheaper that the ae-1 and ae-1 Program. The nostalgia value shot the ae-1s right through reasonable prices lately.
I'm sad to hear that prices are going up, but they aren't making anymore so it's inevitable.
I liked the AE-1 Program much better than the original AE-1, partly because of the addition of program mode but primarily because of the shutter speed dial. This was horribly anti-ergonomic in the AE-1 but was far, far better in the AE-1p. This alone made the AE-1p much easier to use all the way round.
I've considered doing a TOC on the AE-1P
1:08 lol
Fantastic video. Thank you so much.
+Garrett H Thanks for watching!
I've only just realised that you have never profiled any of the Olympus OM series. I have the OM10 with the shutter speed accessory, which is very similar to this camera and is my "Go to" colour camera.
I added it to my list of requests, thanks!
Thank you.
I got one my first garage sale
Does the T model flash shown actualy work on an A series camera
Subscribed. I love how you just go straight to the point, constructively, both in what you say and the final editing.
I've also heard your thoughts on the Pentax K1000 and I'm undecided about the two. It seems the k1000 has fared better than the canon on the basis of the light leaks etc? You've said finding lenses for the canon is simple enough can the same be said for the Pentax? Are they both as robust as each other or would you say one is more solidly built over the other? Many thanks.
Hi Claire, welcome to the channel :)
I have to say, the K1000 can run without a battery and that's a big deal to me. Depends what you are shooting. If it's moving go with the AE-1. You'll note all the marketing is sports related. I own both and I own better Fd lenes than PK, but I use Pentax more. Hope that helps :)
Azriel Knight Sport marketing has now been noted! On that basis I think I'm more interested in the k1000. And I too like the idea that it's mechanical not electrical. Many thanks for your response! :)
I think I agree Claire. It's hard to find fault in a camera that leaves everything up to the user.
My main gripe about the K1000 is the lack of a depth-of-field preview button. It's a feature I prefer on all of my choice cameras.
Yes! Advance the film with back open to take up the slack. I see so many tutorials that don't do this. But,,, I see some lenses w/ a red "A" on the left. Green on the right. Does anyone know the diff?
on the aperture? that's to switch to auto aperture.
I almost bought one of these, but I'm glad I didn't now knowing the problems inherent in this model. My first SLR was a Canon AL-1 which I loved and got many lovely photos from. Unfortunately the battery door broke--a flaw with this model. I picked an almost mint AL-1 on eBay a couple of years ago and it was great until it's battery door broke too. I tried to repair it but failed. I have a number of FD lenses, so I'm considering getting an AV-1 or a T70 to replace camera body. But I won't be getting an AE-1---doesn't seem worth it.
T70 isn't the prettiest, but it gets the job done, and the shutter times are IMO reliable. Plus....double AA's!
I also considered a T50, which some people seem to really like without having to worry about internal disk batteries and LED displays failing.
The T70 is better than a T50, looks almost identical, has three program modes, and two metering options. They are so cheap, simply buy another one if it breaks.
I just found your channel, and I love it! Just subscribed :)
I would absolutely love if you reviewed the miranda sensorex camera!
+SincerelyMelaniexx Thanks for subscribing! I have a Miranda I haven't tested yet. I LOVE the look of it. It's def on my list. Thank you :)
I think it would be awesome if you looked at the yashica electro 35mm gsn. I've been looking into getting one recently but don't know whether or not to get the electro or the ae1.
Thanks for the suggestion :)
I have a black AE-Program and just had it professionally serviced. Going to take some pix of the 1948 Chrysler Windsor on my farm tomorrow.
How did the car shots go?
got the AE1 when i was 14, aka 1O years ago. took good pictures with it. cost 1OO$ with a 35mm lens and a zoom lens, it went to 2OOmm not sure the lowest {don;t remember}.
stopped using it when costco stopped developing film. have a nikon d33OO now.
i won;t sell the ae1 because i like it too much though lol
+sh9683 Have you considered developing your own film?
sometimes, I did in High school, for grade 11 photography. was a lot of fun
It works out pretty cheap. I'm going to do a video on it in the future, but you don't have to wait for me. ;)
can you do a review of the Asahi Pentax Spotmatic? please!!.
Great videos tho.
Hiber Lopez i have one ☝🏼 great camera
black is always more rare. that's not true but i liked typing it.
lol, The silver Minolta X-700 is the more rare of the two. ;)
@@AzrielKnight Noooooo!
I love this series. can you do a video on the ricoh tls auto EE or any ricoh?
I'll keep an eye out for those. don't come across many ricohs. how do they fair on ebay?
I actually own one and you won't find it on ebay, that's why I suggested it. its either really rare or unpopular, but it is a great camera.
The original F-1!
Just got a mint condition one in black. Does film have to be loaded in the camera to advance and fire? I have a fresh battery in it, no film and I can't do either.
hmmmm, you should be able to advance and fire without a roll, but you do need a battery. Try putting tinfoil in the battery compartment to tighten up the connection. I have one AE-1 that needs a piece to make sure the battery has contact.
Azriel Knight It came with a battery (which I'm assuming is fresh) and its reading with a good charge
+Azriel Knight False alarm, the shutter ring in the locked position -_-
Zenit B would be great to hear your thoughts on them please.
I have a couple. I am planning on it in the near future.
Is there any difference between canon ae-1 and canon ae-1 program's lens.. can you please tell me that?
+SuperFrostmind Canon came out with several versions of the 50mm f1.8, some more plastic than metal. But they fit on either camera. It is an FD mount. Hope that helps.
+Azriel Knight yes it definitely did! thanks a lot.
Can you review Zenit SLR ?
Without the money issue, what is the best camera between canon AE-1 program and A1?
Depends what you are shooting.
A-1. Higher ISO rating on the meter (up to ISO 12,800), +\- 3 stop exposure compensation dial (if memory serves...might be 2...don't have my A-1 close to confirm), first SLR of its time to feature all modern camera modes, shutter speeds up to 30 seconds versus the Program's maximum of 2 seconds.
The A-1 was geared for the professional market, while the AEs were more for the amateurs.
A-1 has all Program, Aperture, Shutter and Manual modes being the first in a canon SLR. Better build quality, reliability and metering too.
You should do a video on the A-1
it's on the short list :)
Good camera. My favorite vintage Canon. 40 years old and people are still amazed at the kind of pictures it can take.
could you do the canon sx30 Azriel not many people do the bridge style camera, great vid
Hi Phillip, thanks for the suggestion. Right now I am trying to stick to cameras at least 10 years old and I haven't yet reviewed anything digital. That being said if I ever come across an sx30 I'll give my two cents. I think there's a place for bridge models for sure.
Thanks for reply love your channel
The batteries are readily available. I don’t know what he’s talking about
Check the date. This video is about five years old. No Amazon Prime in my area at the time, and in my location, I had to go to several stores to find it.
hey, is it possible to use this camera with studio ligts?
Yes! PC sync cord on the front works with most corded setups or any wireless hotshoe setup!
seems odd that a con is no aperture priority. wasn't this a fully manual camera? I know this is an overblown example but it is kind of like saying that a con is that there is no digital sensor.
It's a con because it has shutter priority, but no aperture priority. An issue they'd fix with the AE-1 Program.
gotcha
Azriel Knight the Program doesn't exactly have aperture priority. It's my understanding that it's program mode, shutter priority, and manual.
The A-1, on the other hand, does have aperture priority, along with the other three modes to boot.
@@AzrielKnight AV-1 has aperture priority, loosing shutter priority - but since it has a much simpler ISO dial you can use that as exposure compensation.
I cannot get the shutter to fire on a Canon AE-1 I just bought off of ebay...I don't currently have a lens ...Will this model fire the shutter without a lens ?....If so...what am I doing wrong?...Or did I buy a dud?....Seller said camera works great....It wouldn't be the first time I bought a great working camera that didn't work at all ....But please advise me....I don't want that to be the case....I hope I am doing something wrong....It is a beautiful LOOKING camera....Looks to be in good condition....I do hope that I'm doing something wrong and this camera is in as good of shape as it looks.......HELP PLEASE ! ....
It does need a battery to operate. I'd start with that.
Batteries were installed...I even tried new ones...just in case the current ones were weak...still nothing...I am returning the camera...I am so disappointed ...This is the third AE-1 I've tried...I cant seem to find one that works...I think I'm going to stick with my Minolta X-700...They (the Minoltas)... don't seem to have nearly as much problems as the old Canons...I think I'm going to abandon the idea of having a working manual Canon film camera altogether.....I give up....loll.....
Sorry to hear about the busted camera. They made a lot of AE-1's hoping to make money back on the lenses. So we still see a lot but quality wasn't really job one....
If you are regularly hunting for used cameras you'll run into another one.
Don't give up :P
Oh well....Thanks for trying anyways...I will eventually try another AE-1...But as I mentioned before I still have my Minolta X-700...and a great working Minolta XE-5 ...And a nice assortment of rangefinders....All of the rangefinders work great....But as you surely know they aren't much on medium or long range shooting...Not without a lot of accessories and mods..etc...I prefer SLR's overall....But went on a rangefinder kick for a while.. I rarely pick up the rangefinders lately....If it wasn't for the medium and long range shooting limitations I'd probably prefer rangefinders...But that's not the way the cookie crumbles...lol....I will probably always shoot film....As long as its affordable anyways.....I also prefer shooting black and white....And as I'm sure you know black and white film is not cheap anymore....My Minolta X-700 is my go to camera....I love that camera...To me there is not a better user friendly camera made......Fun to shoot....Dependable....I've loved the X-700 since I picked up the first one 3 or 4 X-700's ago....lol...... I don't have anything bad to say about the X-700....I do wish it had a metal body though....OK enough of my ramblimg.... thanks again Azriel !.....Keep up the great work my friend!........ I always appreciate the help you provide!!..... Thanks again !!! ..... Buck
UPdate....I bought a Canon EF a few days ago....It is already film tested....I used B&W film and processed myself...Pictures are GREAT !!! ...All shutter speeds work and are accurate! ...Meter is operational and accurate ! ...I am HAPPY !!! ...I own a number (A pretty large number) of vintage working film cameras.....but have been wanting a working Canon film camera for a while now of the mechanical variety.......It finally happened !! ...lol.....I am like a kid at Xmas !! ... OH yeah if anyone is interested I have a LOT of old Rangefinders that I am selling... I like the rangfinders but prefer the SLR's.... I'll probably hold onto one or two rangefinders but I have at least a half-dozen or more to sell.....I am also selling a few old SLR cameras ....One of those is a Minolta X-5 that is in good working condition...I like the X-5.but I LOVE the Minolta X-700...I learned film photography on an X700....so that will probably always be my favorite....When new to photography students ask me what camera I recommend ...I ALWAYS recommend the Minolta X-700...To me there is not a better camera made to learn on....You can use it as a point and shoot.....or use it totally manual....Or take advantage of its aperture priority mode....(A VERY GOOD BUILT IN METERING SYSTEM DOESNT HURT EITHER !!!! ) ... All of these options is why it is to me THE best camera for new photographers....Then after you learn to shoot manually it is a GREAT camera to use for ANYONE....with or without experience....I have a Minolta with a wide assortment of lens...but I guess my favorit lens with the Minolta X-700 is an old vivitar 100mm 2.8....A truly SHARP lens !!! ....Short and lightweight enough to carry around all day...yet with enough focal length to not have to walk up to everything you shoot....A lot of people disagree with me on that..I guess most of them prefer the 50mm....And that too is a great lens ...But personally I just love the 100mm....OK I guess I have chewed on your ears enough.....Yep I'm a talker when it comes to old film cameras....I LOVE shooting film !!! ...Love talking about shooting film....Love talking about vintage film cameras !!! ....Thanks again Azriel Knight !!! You are the man !!!
Where on the inside is the date code? I can't find it?
I think it's where the film canister loads. It's going to be hard to see, and sometimes they use black lettering so reflecting light off it is sometimes the only way to spot it.
Azriel Knight Thank you. I did find it with a flashlight.
what happens if I accidentally touch the shutter courtain?
Yo Soy Miguel does the camera still advance?
I think so, the left knob rotates when I pull the advance lever.
Yo Soy Miguel if there isnt film open up the back and watch the cutain as you advance a few times.
It has film on it now. It's the first time I use it, but I remember before I put the film in I didn't know I wasn't supposed to touch the courtain and I actually poke it a few times haha
well here's hoping it's okay ;)
i have one
I have this camera. But I need a bit of help. How to I get the pictures I took, onto my Instagram profile? Thank you :)
Ava S. Are you goddamn serious?
I am hunting for this one on eBay, i see it is very popular due to the high number of biddings. But due to the cons, i don't think that this camera is what i'm looking for..
Personally if I were to buy one on eBay. I would get one that is CLAed. what are your other choices?
Azriel Knight Basic requirements:
1. Full manual control
2. Battery should be easily available
3. Functions should not rely on the battery (for the shutter speed and light metering no problem)
4. Good quality lens
5. Old classic style (like the Nikon F3)
6. 35mm film
7. Priced below $25
There is a lot of rangefinders and SLRs on ebay (more than 50 old/vintage camera are being listed everyday), I keep losing the auctions.. Well, because the auctions are update daily, i've got lot of chances to win one vintage camera satisfying my requirements.
Would you suggest a camera (or few) that meet my requirements according to your experience.
Azriel Knight Hmm, I don't understand the term CLAed :/
Cleaned Lubricated & Adjusted. Tend to be more expensive though. Def over $25 bucks.
yes very difficult to find one below $25.. i'll try and try and if i can increase my maximum bidding price
can it shoot colour film??
+Tom Kemp Any 35mm film, yes.
Can the ae 1 work without a battery?
No, the shutter wont fire.
Wow its a huge problems if ur battery contacts dead
where can I get film developed?
depends where you live.
I live in Reno and found that out of all the Walgreens in town, only 2 develop film in house. All others are sent out and you do NOT get your negatives, but photos are put on a CD. Those sent out, take about 1 week. Walmart will sent them out for developing, usually taking about 2 weeks.
Old, bald fat man never take it somewhere that keeps your negatives. that's sketchy.
You're right, but at the time didn't know about the other 2 Walgreens that developed in house until I got home and started making calls to find out who else does it. Found several other places, though no idea on price and if they also put the prints on a cd.
Old, bald fat man I would go in and ask how much for dev only and negs back. i used to do that at Walmart.
penticton pracika ltl
Thanks for the suggestion! I added it to the list!