Is the Canon AE-1 fully manual?
The AE-1 is a shutter priority mode only camera. It does not have a “traditional” manual setting. You can set the aperture and shutter independently but the light meter in the viewfinder will always point to the “proper” aperture the camera thinks it should be shooting at regardless of the current setting.
What does the AL and S mean on Canon AE-1?
These characters appears just beside the shutter release button (AE-1 Program in my case). The “A” position is when the camera is ON. The “L” position of the switch is to switch the camera off and the “S” position of the switch is used for the timer operation (10 sec usually). Dec 18, 2009.
What shutter speed should I use Canon AE 1?
For out door photography, select 1/125 second when cloudy and 1/250 second in sunshine. To take pictures in particularly bright sunshine such as at a beach in midsummer or in snow-covered mountains, use shutter speeds of 1/500 sec. or 1/1000 sec.
How much is a vintage Canon AE-1 worth?
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What lens are compatible with Canon AE 1?
Kit Lens and Standard Primes. Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 The Canon FD 50mm F/1.8 lens was the “kit Lens” often sold with the AE-1 Program.
How to load film into a canon AE 1?
Develop Film at Home
Does canon AE 1 need battery?
The Canon AE-1 needs a 4LR44 battery to operate. The camera has an electronically controlled shutter. Without a 4LR44 battery, the shutter will not fire. Originally the camera would have used a 6V silver oxide battery in the camera. If you get a camera with one of these batteries left inside, make sure to dispose of the battery properly.
How to open canon AE 1 for repair?
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