@@ferencs.harmat7049 Yes, only on certain occassions tho, still mostly using my mirrorless just for ease of use but I take this and some film with me if going somewhere sceneinc or special with the family.
@@alexpetrella9086 Yes, only on certain occassions tho, still mostly using my mirrorless just for ease of use but I take this and some film with me if going somewhere sceneinc or special with the family.
I am a real estate Photographer, this camera Canon AE-1 Program was a given to me yesterday as a gift by homeowners who wanted to thank me for helping them sell their home. The camera is literally in mint condition. Very grateful and thankful.
My grandpa gave this exact model of camera as a present to my mom and her brother like in the early 90s. They just passed it on to me. I’m super excited to start snapping photos of the family so that I can one day pass them on to my children. Thank you for your tutorial. It took a lot of the guess work out of it!
I just picked one of these up for $40 earlier today! 9/1/22 Didn’t come w/ a battery and no department stores had any in stock. So I negotiated the price down to $40, leveraging the fact that I couldn’t test any of the functions. The mirror was clean, the light seals weren’t disintegrated, hardly any cosmetic scuffs and it was clean af. So i took a chance. Put a battery in it and BOOM it came to life! All the dials and buttons work properly. Haven’t had the chance to run film through it yet. Fingers are CROSSED! It’s going to be my first experience w/ a film camera, coming from a Sony a6000 w/ a Sony G 18-105mm f4 and a 7 artisans 35mm f1.2. Wish me luck!
I just took out my dad's Canon AE-1 for the first time in years. I am really excited to use it. Thank you so much for this video!!! Not boring at all!😁
Great you enjoy using this body. My main film bodies for years were A-1, T70 and T90. I have also used AE-1P but was underwhelmed by it. The T70 is functionally similar but has an incredibly easy to use exp lock button which AE-1P/A-1 also has but is slow and inconvenient in comparison. The T70 also has a partial metering option which saved me on many occasions.
This was super helpful! Thank you very much! Just got my first film camera (Canon ae-1 program) can’t wait to try it out! This video was super clear on how everything functions!
So glad I found your channel and this video. I am looking to add one of these to my collection of film cameras and this just confirms to me that I want one of these classic beauties!
I found a canon ae-1 in my attic and I was trying to figure it out using the old manual but this was so much helpful! Just needs a new battery and It's good to go!
Almost the same for me, I recently found mine while cleaning my house, I'm not really into photography, but this might change my mind, cause I'm really interested in learning more about this camera.
Thank you so much! I’ve always shot in Manual Mode with my old skool light meter ( Sekonic L-8) on other vintage cameras that I’ve come across. I appreciate the thorough video! Very useful 😊❤
I've been learning with a Canon 80D for awhile now, but I started a film class for college so I bought an AE-1. It truly is a beautiful camera and so far I really enjoy it. This video was helpful. Thank you!
My father passed away 5 years ago. He collected cameras over his 60 year photography career. I found this camera amongst several other classics a couple months ago. I’m finally using this. I AM IN LOVE.❤️🤍 I miss him so much. He’d be so happy. Photography was his life and passion. He definitely passed it on to me.
Nice job explaining the works of the camera, I'm looking at selling mine for $50 but couldn't figure out why it wouldn't wind, till I found the battery compartment.
I have an AE-1 Program and it is a excellent camera. It came with three lenses, a cheap one I sold, a Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 and a 28 f/2.8. The camera in this video might've been serviced recently because after some time, it makes a very distinctive sound that is very appreciated.
My grandpa had a film camera that he gave to me but it was broken without him knowing and a friend of mine gave me his to try out and was broken as well. Long story short the local photo shop owner gave me his old AE-1 program for free and also all the bells and whistles for it to work and I didn't even have to pay $100 out of pocket for it. I'm glad that I have one now and can't wait to develop my first roll of film soon.
A camera with 5 lenses for a hundred? Daaaamn. I paid a hundred just for the body and it's the cheapest I could find online. Excellent review, fast and easy to digest
The AE-1 was the camera we used in the Army CID. It was a strange beast with its shutter-preferred system. It also wouldn't tolerate rough handling and had a very delicate lens mount compared to the beastly Nikon construction. But, the optics were excellent. The AE-1 replaced the far more expensive and bulletproof Leica and Rollei cameras. I remember turning those cameras into the PDO (Property Disposal Office) only to see them begin destroying them. They drove a #2 screwdriver through the lens and film back with one whack? Reason? Flooding the market with so many cameras was detrimental to company sales. Although I doubt the taxpayer would understand.
I've had mine since 1980 and it still works just like it was new. None of the functionality has appeared to change much from the original. It's an excellent camera especially for a novice or even an experienced photographer.
I just ordered one online, and here's to hoping it arrives unharmed....or arrives at all 😂 I'm excited to start shooting film on this beauty! This video is a great intro to the camera! Been doing digital photography for a few years now but I fell in love with how film looks and I'm excited for it!
Hi. A question. When I use the light meter it only changes when I change the speed, but not when I change the aperture. I can have an exposure at 1.4 and 1/250 and the light meter shows me the same exposure as 22 and 1/250. It only changes when I change the speed. The light meter only works properly when I press the stop down lever. There you can see when the aperture changes in the lens and there the light meter varies with speed and aperture. Only the lightmeter changes and recognise the aperture and speed shutter when i press depth of field button. Do you know why it is? my lens is a fd 50 1.4
Thank you for this video! It is super helpful! - My exposure count screen seems stuck on 38, and doesn’t change with a new role of film, does anyone know how to rewind this please?
I’m doing point and shoot camera but I’m planning to step up. What should I get for slr camera and flash and lens for first timer! Would mean a lot to me if you could advise
I was just gifting one of these from a family member. It’s super clean but the film advance lever is stuck. Does it need a battery to be able to advance?
If you leave the lens in Auto mode, but don’t put the shutter speed to program, leave it at 500 say, will the camera a still adjust the aperture? Or does this function only work when the dial is set to program?
Dude wow!! I literally am having the hardest time finding it for anything under 300$...and of course online purchases make the whole process feel sketchy!
Hello, I just bought a vintage Canon AE-1 program from Etsy, but the film advance lever does not go all the way out and unfortunately it's not refundable :'( Could you tell me where I can purchase another one?
Does the switch that locks in the aperture give you aperture priority? I’ve heard there’s only shutter priority on this camera? If this isn’t the case do you mind explaining what that function is for?
It's for shutter priority. You select the shutter speed, and the aperture is chosen by the camera. Or program mode where the camera selects both shutter and aperture for correct exposure.
Hi. When I mount the lens, I can only push the depth of field lever in about halfway until it gets stuck. When I take the lens off, I can push it all the way in completely fine. It’s like it’s getting jammed when I mount the lens. Can anyone help me with that???
I have an original AE-1 and I'm curious if the Program actually has an LCD light meter like you said in the video. My only issue with the AE-1 is that It's sometimes hard to see the reading.
Crap you paid 100 bucks for it and got 5 lenses? Well then I definitely overpaid haha. That being said, at the dealership I bought it from, 8 of them were sold within 24hrs.. so I guess demand increased over the last year. Oh well, very happy with my purchase. It is a beautiful camera. Looking forward to shoot some film. Will be a nice change from digital. Thanks so much for this neat tutorial. Veeeery useful indeed!
I just tried to open it with a little bit too much of my strength, and now the battery cap is a little chipped and the screw is exposed ☹️, does anyone have advice on how to fix this?
Hello! I was wondering what kind of film to use on this camera If you would let me know I really appreciate it. Found one from my father when he was traveling but cannot find the film he used for it.
You can use any 35mm sometimes referred to as 135 film. Color or black and white. The palmist popular one nowadays is Portra 400 by Kodak. Just make sure it’s 35mm/135 film. A cheaper option would be colorplus 200. My favorite black and white film is Tri-x by Kodak and Hp5 by Ilford. By locally if you can otherwise b&h photo has the best online prices. Avoid Amazon. It’s a rip off.
iPhone is cool for photography, and certainly have gotten many photos over the years I would not have gotten otherwise. But nothing, absolutely nothing replaces the images this little gem can capture! I just added this gem to my Canon TLb collection. The photos you take will be timeless. Sure, continue taking your iPhone photos, great, but come back to the beautiful world of film photography
@@DaveMontejano just trying to do my bit to bring people back to the good life before the year 2000. I thought about it the other day and I would say nearly every aspect of life has gone downhill ever since. Part of life back then was hanging out at the local photo shop. That experience is now extinct! The amount of people I socialized with, just over photography was immense!
@@voxpathfinder15r I miss the old camera stores with all the equipment and color pamphlets from the major manufacturers. I really miss the used camera department.
So I just purchased this camera. Unfortunately I am having trouble with the original lens. I can't get the cover off the bottom of it. I have looked for multiple videos and can't find any that are helpful, or that show the original lens. I was wondering if you had any tips on how to get it off?
My grandparents found one of these while moving, with 3 lenses and gave it to me, first film camera, super excited to use it. Excellent tutorial.
LG1031 what an awesome start! Have fun!
Did you use it
Did you use it
@@ferencs.harmat7049 Yes, only on certain occassions tho, still mostly using my mirrorless just for ease of use but I take this and some film with me if going somewhere sceneinc or special with the family.
@@alexpetrella9086 Yes, only on certain occassions tho, still mostly using my mirrorless just for ease of use but I take this and some film with me if going somewhere sceneinc or special with the family.
I am a real estate Photographer, this camera Canon AE-1 Program was a given to me yesterday as a gift by homeowners who wanted to thank me for helping them sell their home. The camera is literally in mint condition. Very grateful and thankful.
Literally the exact same situation for me! The homeowner then proceeded to show off their weed plant haha
My grandpa gave this exact model of camera as a present to my mom and her brother like in the early 90s. They just passed it on to me. I’m super excited to start snapping photos of the family so that I can one day pass them on to my children. Thank you for your tutorial. It took a lot of the guess work out of it!
I just picked one of these up for $40 earlier today! 9/1/22
Didn’t come w/ a battery and no department stores had any in stock. So I negotiated the price down to $40, leveraging the fact that I couldn’t test any of the functions. The mirror was clean, the light seals weren’t disintegrated, hardly any cosmetic scuffs and it was clean af. So i took a chance. Put a battery in it and BOOM it came to life! All the dials and buttons work properly. Haven’t had the chance to run film through it yet. Fingers are CROSSED! It’s going to be my first experience w/ a film camera, coming from a Sony a6000 w/ a Sony G 18-105mm f4 and a 7 artisans 35mm f1.2. Wish me luck!
I found one at a flea market for 5 dollars and everything still works. Literally insane
Inspiring stuff and a beautiful object indeed! I'm on the Canon AE-1 over here, been steadily repairing and reviving it!
I just took out my dad's Canon AE-1 for the first time in years. I am really excited to use it. Thank you so much for this video!!! Not boring at all!😁
Great you enjoy using this body. My main film bodies for years were A-1, T70 and T90. I have also used AE-1P but was underwhelmed by it. The T70 is functionally similar but has an incredibly easy to use exp lock button which AE-1P/A-1 also has but is slow and inconvenient in comparison. The T70 also has a partial metering option which saved me on many occasions.
This was super helpful! Thank you very much! Just got my first film camera (Canon ae-1 program) can’t wait to try it out! This video was super clear on how everything functions!
This was really really helpful for a first time film user thank you 💕💕
clover 160 I’m so glad! Please like and subscribe!
So glad I found your channel and this video. I am looking to add one of these to my collection of film cameras and this just confirms to me that I want one of these classic beauties!
great vid. i absolutely love old Japanese build quality. picked up one of these from my local
craigslist. works wonderfully.
I found a canon ae-1 in my attic and I was trying to figure it out using the old manual but this was so much helpful! Just needs a new battery and It's good to go!
Almost the same for me, I recently found mine while cleaning my house, I'm not really into photography, but this might change my mind, cause I'm really interested in learning more about this camera.
Same jw where does the battery go?
Best and most simple camara to shoot with, I own one since 1984 and just love it!
Thank you for making it super easy and clear when learning the basics of this camera!
Audrey Olmos I’m so glad this video was useful to you. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you so much! I’ve always shot in Manual Mode with my old skool light meter ( Sekonic L-8) on other vintage cameras that I’ve come across. I appreciate the thorough video! Very useful 😊❤
This was such an easy and clear video to follow! Simple explanations and to the point. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!! I’m glad you liked it!
This video helped me make up my mind, just bought my first "real" camera. Looking forward to a new hobby.
I've been learning with a Canon 80D for awhile now, but I started a film class for college so I bought an AE-1. It truly is a beautiful camera and so far I really enjoy it. This video was helpful. Thank you!
Mike Eroyan I’m glad it helped. Have fun!!
Great video. I just bought one and had basically no idea what most of the features/buttons were. Thanks!
Glad I could help! Have fun shooting!
I was given one and came with all the fixing. Think I will try it out. Wasn't sure what it took for a battery. So thanks.
My father passed away 5 years ago. He collected cameras over his 60 year photography career. I found this camera amongst several other classics a couple months ago. I’m finally using this. I AM IN LOVE.❤️🤍 I miss him so much. He’d be so happy. Photography was his life and passion. He definitely passed it on to me.
Nice job explaining the works of the camera, I'm looking at selling mine for $50 but couldn't figure out why it wouldn't wind, till I found the battery compartment.
My first camera when I was 18 . I love it. It handles like a breeze .
Thank you, this video is super clear, much easier to understand than the manual!
The first 35mm camera I used was an Olympus AX-2. It was a point and shoot camera which took very good pictures.
Just got my hands on one of these the other day and it hasn't been used for like 30 odd years or so but it still works
i just bought one and this was really helpful, thank you so much
So glad I could help! Have fun and thanks for stopping by!!
This was absolutely fantastic and so helpful. Thank you!
I have an AE-1 Program and it is a excellent camera. It came with three lenses, a cheap one I sold, a Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 and a 28 f/2.8. The camera in this video might've been serviced recently because after some time, it makes a very distinctive sound that is very appreciated.
my grandma gave me this camera after my grandpa passed away it was his and it’s a lot more meaningful to me i cant wait to take pictures with it
if you sell it, he will haunt you.
@@livelongandprosper70 noo im not selling it. never!!
love all your review camera videos!
My grandpa had a film camera that he gave to me but it was broken without him knowing and a friend of mine gave me his to try out and was broken as well. Long story short the local photo shop owner gave me his old AE-1 program for free and also all the bells and whistles for it to work and I didn't even have to pay $100 out of pocket for it. I'm glad that I have one now and can't wait to develop my first roll of film soon.
An awesome camera and even better it was free!
Absolute great Tutorial. Thank you very much, man!
mine arrived today .. now i gotta learn what each button does 👀
super glad this exists
thanks for this video!! still educating 2 years on!
Killing it B-Pho. Thanks for making this.
A camera with 5 lenses for a hundred? Daaaamn. I paid a hundred just for the body and it's the cheapest I could find online. Excellent review, fast and easy to digest
This has been very helpful. Thank you.
The AE-1 was the camera we used in the Army CID. It was a strange beast with its shutter-preferred system. It also wouldn't tolerate rough handling and had a very delicate lens mount compared to the beastly Nikon construction. But, the optics were excellent. The AE-1 replaced the far more expensive and bulletproof Leica and Rollei cameras. I remember turning those cameras into the PDO (Property Disposal Office) only to see them begin destroying them. They drove a #2 screwdriver through the lens and film back with one whack? Reason? Flooding the market with so many cameras was detrimental to company sales. Although I doubt the taxpayer would understand.
Great info!! Thank you so much!
Fuck them for destroying the cameras.
Best video on how to use the Cannon AE-1 Program! Thank you
Thank you so much!!
great video, really helped me understand how to use it !
this was so helpful, thank you SO much.
I've had mine since 1980 and it still works just like it was new. None of the functionality has appeared to change much from the original. It's an excellent camera especially for a novice or even an experienced photographer.
Excellent overview thank you so much
Just got one of these. Thank you for this video.
I just ordered one online, and here's to hoping it arrives unharmed....or arrives at all 😂 I'm excited to start shooting film on this beauty!
This video is a great intro to the camera!
Been doing digital photography for a few years now but I fell in love with how film looks and I'm excited for it!
M it’s a perfect camera for getting into film photography. Thanks for stopping by and have fun!!
Great overview and tutorial!
Just ordered on from offer up. This is the best video I’ve seen so far explaining the basics about the camera. Thank you so much for the great video.
Thank you for posting this helpful video !
Loved this as a first time user of.film!
Hi. A question.
When I use the light meter it only changes when I change the speed, but not when I change the aperture. I can have an exposure at 1.4 and 1/250 and the light meter shows me the same exposure as 22 and 1/250. It only changes when I change the speed.
The light meter only works properly when I press the stop down lever. There you can see when the aperture changes in the lens and there the light meter varies with speed and aperture.
Only the lightmeter changes and recognise the aperture and speed shutter when i press depth of field button.
Do you know why it is? my lens is a fd 50 1.4
3 mounth i got it and you teach me how to properly use it, thank you !
Thank you for this video! It is super helpful! - My exposure count screen seems stuck on 38, and doesn’t change with a new role of film, does anyone know how to rewind this please?
I will definitely give a like, subscription, and share!!! Thanks A LOT
I’m doing point and shoot camera but I’m planning to step up. What should I get for slr camera and flash and lens for first timer! Would mean a lot to me if you could advise
Been taking photos with my phone but I got this a few hours ago so I’ll see what it can do:D
Thanks for the video very helpful
Bought one today, feel like I over paid but I’m happy I have one now.
Great review 👍🏽
so helpful!!! thank you
This was super informative! Thank you so much!
i really want to purchase one of this but don’t trust buying it from online. any recommendations?
Best how-to video!!!
I was just gifting one of these from a family member. It’s super clean but the film advance lever is stuck. Does it need a battery to be able to advance?
If you leave the lens in Auto mode, but don’t put the shutter speed to program, leave it at 500 say, will the camera a still adjust the aperture? Or does this function only work when the dial is set to program?
Great video!!! Prices must be diff now but I bought mine for $175 on eBay 😅
Great review!
I found one of these at a thrift store for $20. It works great I love it
Dude wow!! I literally am having the hardest time finding it for anything under 300$...and of course online purchases make the whole process feel sketchy!
Hello, I just bought a vintage Canon AE-1 program from Etsy, but the film advance lever does not go all the way out and unfortunately it's not refundable :'( Could you tell me where I can purchase another one?
Where did you buy it?? I’d really like to have one.
can you see the exposure? inside?
I’m trying to learn film photography and found this exact camera for $5.99 at the goodwill. Thank u so much for this.
LaDonna2007 that s cheap!!
You have to realize how lucky you are! I bought one for $162
Lucky Af I’m about ready to buy one for $200
I think you nailed it with 9:44 through 10:08. Spot on, really.
😂oh man that’s right!! I haven’t thought about this editing blunder in a long time. Thanks!
@@DaveMontejano The first nine and a half minutes make up for it ;)
this is proper review and manual!! Perfect work. Please like and comment to help to spread.
Mine doesnt have that circle that you turn for the batteries, what do i do?
I cant find one 😞 how did you find one pls help its my dream camera to own
i snagged it for $15 😌very proud of this find
Super duper deal with cheese!!
My asa dial doesn’t move when I press the button:( how do you fix that?
Does the switch that locks in the aperture give you aperture priority? I’ve heard there’s only shutter priority on this camera? If this isn’t the case do you mind explaining what that function is for?
It's for shutter priority. You select the shutter speed, and the aperture is chosen by the camera. Or program mode where the camera selects both shutter and aperture for correct exposure.
Hi. When I mount the lens, I can only push the depth of field lever in about halfway until it gets stuck. When I take the lens off, I can push it all the way in completely fine. It’s like it’s getting jammed when I mount the lens. Can anyone help me with that???
If the battery is not good the shutter will not fire?
I have an original AE-1 and I'm curious if the Program actually has an LCD light meter like you said in the video. My only issue with the AE-1 is that It's sometimes hard to see the reading.
DanFlan not sure if lcd is the right word. It’s more like illuminated numbers inside the viewfinder. Very easy to see.
super helpful thanks!
The Duracell 28L is the best battery to use with this camera
Crap you paid 100 bucks for it and got 5 lenses? Well then I definitely overpaid haha.
That being said, at the dealership I bought it from, 8 of them were sold within 24hrs.. so I guess demand increased over the last year.
Oh well, very happy with my purchase. It is a beautiful camera. Looking forward to shoot some film. Will be a nice change from digital.
Thanks so much for this neat tutorial. Veeeery useful indeed!
great video! thank you!
Glad you liked it!
How do you turn it off and on?
Very helpful! 😊 thanks 🙏🏾 I wish I could find one for $100.
I just tried to open it with a little bit too much of my strength, and now the battery cap is a little chipped and the screw is exposed ☹️, does anyone have advice on how to fix this?
I'm not sure if my camera is on or off How do know?
What happens when I can’t hear anything when I press the button for the battery
I'm confused about the light metre it don't show no settings. Just a M and and 1.
you slayed this tutorial :p
Thank you! I’m glad so many have found this helpful.
Thank you so much 😇
Hello! I was wondering what kind of film to use on this camera
If you would let me know I really appreciate it. Found one from my father when he was traveling but cannot find the film he used for it.
You can use any 35mm sometimes referred to as 135 film. Color or black and white. The palmist popular one nowadays is Portra 400 by Kodak. Just make sure it’s 35mm/135 film. A cheaper option would be colorplus 200. My favorite black and white film is Tri-x by Kodak and Hp5 by Ilford. By locally if you can otherwise b&h photo has the best online prices. Avoid Amazon. It’s a rip off.
iPhone is cool for photography, and certainly have gotten many photos over the years I would not have gotten otherwise. But nothing, absolutely nothing replaces the images this little gem can capture! I just added this gem to my Canon TLb collection. The photos you take will be timeless. Sure, continue taking your iPhone photos, great, but come back to the beautiful world of film photography
Couldn’t have said it better! Thank you so much for stopping by!!
@@DaveMontejano just trying to do my bit to bring people back to the good life before the year 2000. I thought about it the other day and I would say nearly every aspect of life has gone downhill ever since. Part of life back then was hanging out at the local photo shop. That experience is now extinct! The amount of people I socialized with, just over photography was immense!
@@voxpathfinder15r I miss the old camera stores with all the equipment and color pamphlets from the major manufacturers. I really miss the used camera department.
Is this the same as the AE1 program ?
@@variousvisfineart kids these days have no idea what they’re missing
I have this camera and I bought it in working condition but it won’t work! I put a duracell 28A battery in it is this why?
What isn’t it doing? Like it won’t fire? Lights don’t come on? Need some more info.
What was the factory flash unit that went with this AE-1?
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Great video!! Thanks for sharing! I am looking to purchase one, may I please ask you where you got yours? It looks like brand new condition!
I bought mine locally on Facebook.
So I just purchased this camera. Unfortunately I am having trouble with the original lens. I can't get the cover off the bottom of it. I have looked for multiple videos and can't find any that are helpful, or that show the original lens. I was wondering if you had any tips on how to get it off?
I hate those caps on the older canon lenses. Sometimes it feels like they are stuck. I usually push down while I turn.
It still isn’t coming off. I’ll have to take it to a camera shop. Thank you!