Canon AE-1
Dec 5, 2016 11:20:16 #
I still have mine from the 80's. Recently I pulled it out and stuck in a roll of Kodak T-Max 100 B&W film and started shooting. While the images don't compare with my D810 and modern lenses, it did made me slow down and think more about composition and exposure instead of just shooting lots of bracketed images and then sorting through the files on the computer.
Dec 5, 2016 11:25:51 #
Most photos today posted are rarely out of the camera they have to be post processed. I am old school The best photographers cant compete with soft ware. So actually I like great photo's right out of the camera. It is truly the work of the photographer and camera. Just my opinion.
Dec 5, 2016 11:35:37 #
I had an AE-1 also,a great camera.I stopped using it and finally traded it in for a Nikon D3100.Also a great camera.
Dec 5, 2016 11:37:33 #
Sensorloupe is correct. The battery is a 6volt. My battery, an enercell, reads PX28A. You can get them from a Wal-mart, RadioShack or a camera store. Enjoy the camera!
Dec 5, 2016 11:52:02 #
Dec 5, 2016 11:59:54 #
bob417 wrote:
Sensorloupe is correct. The battery is a 6volt. My battery, an enercell, reads PX28A. You can get them from a Wal-mart, RadioShack or a camera store. Enjoy the camera!
Thanks. will do.
Dec 5, 2016 12:17:46 #
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 5, 2016 12:27:01 #
About a year ago, just after I parted with my Pentax ME (and lens, winder, etc.) I decided to try 35mm again ... found two AE-1Ps in the area and bought both of them ... gave one to my son (who never used it) and tried a roll of film through this one ... don't know what happened to the prints (*.jpgs) but, about a week ago I loaded another roll of film and am part way through it ... really makes you think about what you are doing ... far to easy for me to get into the "spray & pray" mode ... hope this slows me down ...
Bob S
Bob S
Dec 5, 2016 13:19:49 #
bob417 wrote:
Sensorloupe is correct. The battery is a 6volt. My battery, an enercell, reads PX28A. You can get them from a Wal-mart, RadioShack or a camera store. Enjoy the camera!
Mine is a
Duracell Lithium 28L 2cr11108 6v Have one in the freezer too HA! Wonder if they still work hm-m-m
Dec 5, 2016 13:46:56 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
Oldcrow wrote:
I had an A1, I loved it, unfortunately it was stolen. I sure wish I still had it.
Same with my FE-2 and F before that. Would still have them and use them if both hadn't been stolen.
Dec 5, 2016 14:30:49 #
Dec 5, 2016 15:37:13 #
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.
Me too,,,, I bought mine in Prince George B.C. Canada. It sits in its bag with 3 nice lenses, and I can't bear to part with it. Maybe I'll shoot some film this summer.
Dec 5, 2016 15:43:01 #
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.
Jason, welcome to the Hog!
C'mon Jason, it's a camera....., not a puppy!!!! LoL
SS
Dec 5, 2016 16:38:26 #
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 believe I have the same one! and I too can not part w/ it. It was my second film camera....Minolta 202 being the first.....still have both....they made them AND lenses like tanks back then. Maybe some day someone will figure out a way to convert.....to digital~
Dec 5, 2016 16:40:13 #
The AE-1 is a fine camera; I run several rolls of film through mine every year. However, I do slightly prefer the ergonomics of the Nikon FE, which is has been my primary go-to film camera for the last several years.
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