Canon AE-1
Dec 4, 2016 11:10:34 #
Here's a picture of my second 35mm Camera purchased new in 1979 at the Lucky Plaza in Singapore. I never use it anymore but can't seem to part with it.
Canon AE-1
Dec 4, 2016 11:44:25 #
Quite right too Jason, I won't part with mine either, possibly the best camera I have ever owned.
Geoff
Geoff
JasonC wrote:
Here's a picture of my second 35mm Camera purchased new in 1979 at the Lucky Plaza in Singapore. I never use it anymore but can't seem to part with it.
Dec 4, 2016 12:09:30 #
I feel the exactly the same way about my EOS3 --- However between us only -- My newly purchased 5DS produces a better photograph
Dec 4, 2016 12:48:37 #
ken_stern wrote:
I feel the exactly the same way about my EOS3 --- However between us only -- My newly purchased 5DS produces a better photograph
I would love to have a 5DS!
Dec 5, 2016 05:52:41 #
I still have mine from say 1975, even bought a a-1 used around 2004. last have out for a spin about 5 yrs ago.picked up a few primo frd lenses that I now use on my Sony alphas.
Dec 5, 2016 06:28:30 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
JasonC wrote:
Here's a picture of my second 35mm Camera purchased new in 1979 at the Lucky Plaza in Singapore. I never use it anymore but can't seem to part with it.
Nice paper weight.
Dec 5, 2016 07:47:56 #
Nice. I bought one in 1977. It was my first camera. Learned a lot using it. I loaned it to a friend. Big mistake. Sigh. No desire to use one. Just to look at it, heft it, and perhaps, caress it. First role of film was black and white ASA 400. That set the course.
Dec 5, 2016 08:02:41 #
Oldcrow
Loc: Westerville, Ohio
I had an A1, I loved it, unfortunately it was stolen. I sure wish I still had it.
Dec 5, 2016 09:20:07 #
TBPJr
Loc: South Carolina
I still have my FTBn (1976) and my A-1 (1979). And lenses (the 50mm f1.4 is a great one), and speedlight, and macro flash, cases, boxes, etc.
Dec 5, 2016 09:32:32 #
bull drink water wrote:
I still have mine from say 1975, even bought a a-1 used around 2004. last have out for a spin about 5 yrs ago.picked up a few primo frd lenses that I now use on my Sony alphas.
I had one too that I bought a few years later maybe '78 or '79; it was a great camera. I last used it in about 2008 and traded it in to B & H on my Canon 60D. I think they allowed $160 on it which may have been a bit low, but was probably a bit over 50% of what I paid new. I like the features on the DLSR and don't miss it at all
Dec 5, 2016 09:52:13 #
Ah, nothing quite that old, but have my EOS Elan IIe with the Eye Control Auto Focus, but with me now wearing glasses, doesn't seem to work so well. Oh well, as has been mentioned, just can't seem to part with it. There are a couple of lenses that I own that I can use on a digital system, so am definitely keeping those, and took a lot of pictures with it. Was my first serious camera into photography.
Dec 5, 2016 10:14:20 #
I had an AE-1 stolen. So when I saw one at an antique store, I bought it! Came with a 50 lens. Does anyone know what battery it takes?
Dec 5, 2016 10:29:23 #
My film camera inventory:
Ae1, Retina and Argus C3.
Buy a roll of Ilford BW film and see what you can get. It my surprise you.
Ae1, Retina and Argus C3.
Buy a roll of Ilford BW film and see what you can get. It my surprise you.
Dec 5, 2016 10:42:05 #
JasonC wrote:
Here's a picture of my second 35mm Camera purchased new in 1979 at the Lucky Plaza in Singapore. I never use it anymore but can't seem to part with it.
I know what you mean, I have 3 of them just like that one
Dec 5, 2016 10:46:15 #
AzPicLady wrote:
I had an AE-1 stolen. So when I saw one at an antique store, I bought it! Came with a 50 lens. Does anyone know what battery it takes?
It takes a 6 volt (short round 1 inch tall) have one still
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