5 Reasons you should own the Canon A-1

[@graciep1995]

Fun story on how i got my hands on one of these. I was cleaning out my great grandma's closet. when i found her old purse, so then i reached beside of it and grabbed this big bag that was some what heavy. I had no idea what to expect until i checked the first pocket and found a camera lense. I began to get really excited because i've just recentley gotten into photography. So i unzip the next pocket. Tell myself that if it really is a camera that i need to stay calm and try not to cry. However i did because it was better then i had hoped. It even came with a vintage necklace to attach to the sides so that it wont drop. & multiple different lenses. I came across this video wanting to know more about my great grandmothers old camera . So, thank you for bringing me more joy knowing someone else thinks this camera is great too.

[@vincentyuen5891]

sweet story😃

[@annakalten4060]

My Dad just passed down the Canon A1 that he bought in his college days

[@RICHARDROLLINSONDESIGNPHOTOGRA]

Got to love the A-1, it was also my first film camera and made even more special as it was passed down from my dad 😊

[@KingJvpes]

Richard Rollinson Photographer that great! Your dad must have paid so much for this thing haha, I heard it was pretty much an arm and leg back in the day.

[@williefufu2985]

Yes it was a pretty penny back in the late 70's. Two of mine were stole several years ago, but thanks to Ebay, I have two Canon A-1 Cameras now.

[@clarencelaboranti4835]

exact same situation right here

[@maxjovi591]

This story also happens earlier this month (Dec 2020) in my life. My father also give me my grandfather's Canonet G-III QL 17 :)

[@johnsciara9418]

The Canon A-1 was my first interchangeable lens camera. This brought me into the Canon family, I still shoot Canon with digital cameras. Recently I took a "analog" (film) photography class at the local community college. The school provides inexpensive film cameras to the students since most won't have a film camera. I was proud to have such a fine camera for the class.

[@AndrewGronow]

I've owned that camera for 20 years and didn't know it had a programme mode. Go figure.

[@marlenpula7309]

I just recently bought a Canon A1! What I love the most about it, would definitely be the double exposure feature 👌🏽

[@KingJvpes]

Marlen Pula probably the easiest double exposure feature on any film camera haha. I forgot to mention that. It's really convenient of how easy it is, opposed to other cameras where you might have to rewind the film.

[@marlenpula7309]

Very true! Only difference with mine is just it has the usual "Canon Cough" in the shutter button :( but overall great camera!

[@ripadri5495]

where did u buy it?

[@iamjsullivan]

as much as i love the info the audio levels in this video kill me high to low... constantly turning my volume up and down

[@yvesaltana5732]

excactly !

[@wesley_b]

Also sounds like he has a cold?

[@cristianokelvin6462]

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[@phillipgage5975]

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[@cristianokelvin6462]

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[@martinzehnpfenning5162]

I´ve bought my second A-1 a short time ago. I´ve always loved this camera ! The first I sold in 1988, starting digital Photography, and now I have it back :-)

[@cjsansoo7]

I still shoot with my A1 that I bought way back in 1981. I've never had it serviced and it's still going strong.

[@HannahGimblett]

I've had the Canon A1 for nearly a year now and absolutely love the camera. Like you said, it's so well made and the ergonomics are great. I couldn't wish for a better SLR. :)

[@DrJRaven]

My absolutely favorite film camera is the Canon F1. I love it so much I own 5 of them bought from 1972 through to mid 90’s. I own a A1, but I not all that happy with it.

[@saguilar_94]

My dad went to a Goodwill Warehouse and found this camera still in its bag in a bin amongst random junk. My dad said he saw it and thought of me. It has a few different lenses in it and still had the lense cleaner, old film and a beautiful floral and velvet strap. The camera is in really good condition and he probably got it all for less than $5. I'm surprised nobody opened to bag to see what was in it... Or they did and didn't care. I'm so excited to use it!

[@oscarcatshoe]

I bought a Canon A1 in 1982 fantastic piece of engineering complete with a Canon 70/210 lens and Canon 35/70 standard lens plus long nose case,This Canon has only shot 2 films and now lies in their original Canon boxes. still works and is in mint as new condition. On occasions I do take it out of the box just to admire what a amazing looking camera it is probably the best ever camera ever built

[@aaronsaladbar97]

I've had an A1 for about a year now such a awesome camera

[@KingJvpes]

Aaron Saladbar yes! They're so good man haha. If you don't mind me asking why did you buy the A1? I bought mine because I feel like they rival the x-700. People always put the AE-1 program against it but the A-1 Seems to be a better fit..... I dunno haha, but would love to hear what you have to say!

[@eucitizen78]

The A1 was my first SLR. Thank you for showing. For me it was a journey to the past. By the way. All you said is true. There was nothing to miss at this tool. I made great pictures that i still like and enjoy on my walls. It's long ago that I used film...may be i should try again. It was a different way to work.

[@76SRV190]

I just replaced mine. I had an AE1 for my first good camera in about 1977, but the A1 came out and I wanted one but couldn't afford it. I finally got one and sadly made the mistake of selling when I bought a new F1HP. I am now happy I got another one and it is so cherry, it looks like it's only a year old. Now I have to buy back all the FD and FL lenses I had when I had my F1.....and I had all the greats even a Holy Grail 85 f1.2.

[@cameraman655]

Yep another piece of my Canon arsenal back in the late 70s. While the AE1P was my first major Canon purchase while in HS, however, I really lusted after the A1 and that black body (black body cameras back then screamed PRO PHOTOG!). I saved all of my pennies and bought the A1 the following year just before College. Indeed the A1 was a legendary rig, soon to be replaced by the T-90 (another rockin camera) in 1985.

[@davidjenkins8009]

Hard to argue with you, I had use of one for about 6 weeks back in 1979 or 1980, too long ago to remember that detail. I did not want to like it (as it was my closest friend and rival camera) but I have to say, it really turned in some excellent photographs. Also, I enjoyed using it.

[@mamboferido4741]

I had this as my first film camera. Due to my progression to street photography, I had to sell this for the silent rangefinders. A-1's a loud camera.

[@EatSleepHydrateRun]

I had a bunch of film cameras and stopped searching once I got the A-1. My sister found it with a Nikon and a Minolta for $5 at a garage sale. They're all in really good condition as well. Greatest Camera ever.

[@iKokomo]

Nice! Just got one of these with the 50 1.4 lens, canon flash, motor drive for $15 at a Goodwill. Keeping it for a long time!!!

[@ChateauxCocoa]

I just purchased one from the good of will for $9.99 in awesome condition! ❤️

[@rampart64]

They're like $350 on eBay. You scored. I should start calling every Goodwill in the country haha.

[@ChateauxCocoa]

@@rampart64 That's crazy! I'll be keeping this baby!

[@rampart64]

I got my sweaty mitts on this bad boy in December, 1978. Got sick of film and hocked it in the 90s. I'm not sure you can get batteries for it anymore and you didn't mention the double exposure feature.

[@GindahouseC]

Just picked one up for 100€ with 55mm f1.2 Aspherical. Can't wait to try it out. Loving the AE-1 (have 3 of them), so no doubt I will probably love the A1!

[@CasnioMiCasio]

the most important thing you have ti know about the canon A-1 and AE-1 is that you need to oil them, after some time they start to squeek and then the machanism is getting damaged and the shutter speed becomes slower, i´v had 3 different A-1, it´s so common to see them in that bad shape and people dont know about it

[@35alanp]

I just came across this video about the FOUR reasons to buy a Canon A-1. Th e reason why it's four reasons is because the first reason, the claim that the A-1 was the "First multi-mode" camera is incorrect. The Minolta XD-11 beat it to market by a year. I love film cameras and I love the content that you and others produce. Keep up the good work!!!

[@markh.2899]

I have 2 of them, and they have held up great. My AE-1 program's have not lasted as well. My T-90 is a Sherman tank/ boat anchor, but it's also really cool! Thanks!

[@whale_luv2644]

I like how u were saying u could get it at the thrift store,YOUR MOM'S BASEMENT, or ebay so normally

[@KingJvpes]

oh a dog 😂😂😂😂

[@peterkay8073]

Had a A1 early 80's great f8er, used tamron lenses also had a Pentax me super and Olympus om4n. Tamron lenses then had interchangeable lens mounts

[@nicksucio]

and the grip handle is a plus haha. definitely my top two. Minolta X 700 and Canon ae 1 !

[@KingJvpes]

Nick Pirro the grip is everything! I think that's what separates comfort between the x-700 and the ae1!

[@HanifJodeiry]

Now, this was something nice unlike the previous one. Thumbs up!

[@johngalt9262]

I have an A1 I bought new back in the day.. I've been running digital for 10+ years and she doesn't see any action.. I'm thinking I might want to get her out and play around with it.

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

I used to have an AE-1 and was very happy with it for a while. Loved the big and very bright and easy readable viewfinder and that it wasn't too heavy to carry around with. However there were a few things that started to annoy me after a while and made me sell it again. For example, the special 6v battery that is hard to get and very expensive and usually was always depleted when i wanted to use it. And also the special lens mount that was incompatible with most of my K-mount and M42 lense. And since i was using my Pentax KX and Zenit cameras more and more, i decided to rather sell the Canon AE-1 again and make room and let someone else use the camera instead of letting it collect dust. All of my other cameras either work 100% fully mechanical or require standard LR44 button cell batteries that are easy to obtain. I guess the A-1 uses the same strange 6 Volt battery as the AE-1, right? I saw the battery compartment on the front of the A-1 is just like the one on the AE-1.

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

If you're lucky and don't take pictures too often it can last for 2 years. However with aging electronics inside the camera, that cannot always be guaranteed. After all these cameras are nearly all 30-40 years old now. This is why i moved away from cameras with too much electronics inside and prefer the ones that are mainly mechanical and only need battery power for the lightmeter, not for the shutter. However I still have 2 cameras like that (a Pentax SuperA and a Yashica FX) and i use them both in Manual mode only. Was never really a fan of program automatic modes.

[@angelisone]

You should go for the Hasselblad 500C/M.

[@ArmandoNOELLE]

Whats hilarious is I find the latest tech to be the best, even if i have to have a stock of cr2 batteries on me. Canon Rebel t2 35mm film, extreme control, 3fps, auto roll, EF mount. Sure it doesn't attract many people but it gets the job done extremely well without looking like a hipster. I understand preference.

[@paintmegoldtv2867]

Just bought one because of this video & started shooting film

[@bvttle]

Thinking this is gonna be my next camera, currently mainly shooting the AE1 Program.. just like you said.

[@fotosbylang4464]

I sold my canon A-1 and AE-1... I moved on to the Canon EOS Elan 7e and 7n. You need to check it our my friend. Most of my photos I have posted on my IG account are from that camera... The other camera's are vintage camera's that I enjoy creating photo's because they are fun to shoot with. Maybe looking into the Canon F1 if you like this style of camera.

[@KingJvpes]

fotosbylang awww that's dope man haha. I got to try one out at a shop once and it feels like a dslr 🤘🏼😂

[@fotosbylang4464]

It was the start of SLR going into the high tech of DSLR camera's for sure King! I still shoot manual when I need to use my classic lenses. Either way they preform excellent... I even use my Nikon glass on the Canon Elan 7n using an adapter on it. Why buy more when you can buy an adapter (Nikon F to Canon EF mount).

[@dustmite68]

I have both, the A-1 and F-1. They're quite different, and F-1 is really big and heavy to carry around all day.

[@319.e]

If you were satisfied and ended your search there, you should try out a contax or a Hasselblad. You’ll never want to leave them. Lol or even give a Nikon f3 a shot. More variety and better glass, as well as faster shutter speed and nicer design.

[@angelisone]

Try also ATG's Contax 645, ATG's Contax AX, ATG's Contax RTS, ATG Rolleiflex 3003 and ATG's Rolleiflex 6008. All by ATG.

[@axelbolldorf5531]

Had 2, but and both got that shutter squeak. Could fix it, but it returned after app. 1 year. In the meantime, one A1 went to scrap and I replaced it with a F1. It's technically the better camera (designed for professionals), due to the different shutter system not vulnerable to shutter squeak and you can buy it unused from collectors (like I did) for reasonable prices. Lens bayonet also FD - like the A1...

[@charlottesimss9853]

I had one and am kinda missing it. I decided to keep the AE-1 Program since I preferred it's shutter wheel and it's light but ugh I miss the one I had. The weight was nice and it had some beautiful brassing. Ugh I need to find another one soon

[@garrettcphillips]

Dude! Mention the double exposure mode!!!

[@DJBastor]

got one from my dad. loving it

[@williefufu2985]

Its good to see such a good Video on a Camera that I truly Love.

[@randyfox5317]

I just watched this (after acquiring an A1 the other day) and loved the information. One gripe though: Your voice is soft so I had the volume up to hear what you said and then the annoyingly LOUD music kept coming in (between points). I had to turn the volume down, then back UP to hear you again. Please correct this in future videos as the information, as well as how you present it, is great.

[@aliciajanohermarti6078]

I've been debating which one is better for a while now and which one to get. I'm in doubt between the Canon A1, Canon AE-1 and the Canon F1 New. What is your opinion on this? I would love to hear anyones advice haha I'm kinda lost

[@DrJRaven]

I have one and it’s great, BUT in manual mode the light meter does not work.

[@robbyrazzer]

so for AV aperture priority mode, we select aperture on the camera (the camera selects a shutter speed), and on the lens, the aperture ring is set to "A" right? my dad just gave me his old A-1 because im keen to start 35mm film photography :)

[@yahyalemnouar9751]

Yep, tha's correct

[@KingJvpes]

Minolta x-700 vs Canon A-1 🤔

[@manuel2941]

KingJvpes you should do a review on both cameras 🤔🤔

[@KingJvpes]

Maybe even a comparison

[@kerime.7861]

KingJvpes both plastic (don't ever drop them) and both electronic (be ready for them to one day not work anymore for no reason). mechanical film cameras are the real deal :D

[@KingJvpes]

Kerim Essaidi enjoy the whole you can ;)

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

Yes and no. They don't work without juice, but the X-700, if you have one with good capacitors, is reliable. I have bought a bunch over the months and only the capacitor failure is a thing. Happens to the 24xxxxx - 27xxxxx series. X-700's were made between 1981-1999, so they are available very cheap / worldwide. A-1's less so.

[@xSF141x]

just bought one today for $35 and came with other stuff like the flash, 200mm/4.5 macro zoom lens, and a tripod.

[@39exposures]

I don't get how people enjoy Av mode on A-1 comparing to any other device from Nikon, Pentax or Minolta from those years. One of basic modes in photography process done so weirdly on this device. Maybe A-1 is best for full manual.

[@shademanirvanipour6870]

To use the canon A1 on MANUL MODE MAKE SURE The LENS IS OFF From the LOCK for using the SHUTTER SPEED AND the Aperture MODE

[@MurphysFilm]

Great video dude the Canon A1 Seems like the Tank of my AE1

[@ranellexposed]

How would you compare your experiences between the A1 and AE-1 Program? I'm looking to wet my toes in 35mm after an 8 year hiatus, but am struggling to find much comparative information between the two.

[@Gabez82]

Ranelle King If you haven’t done so already, the A1 is more full featured in terms of shooting modes. It has Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual of course. The AE-1P is Shutter Priority, Manual and of course Program mode which is a more ‘Auto mode’, in which the camera’s computer decides on which aperture and shutter to set depending on lightning. That sorta summarized the two in a few sentences. I’d lean towards the A1 if possible, but the AE-1P is an excellent camera nonetheless.

[@christianjeanbaptiste1994]

I just ordered mine, it comes in next week and i'm excited. i current shoot with a pentax zxm

[@markharris5771]

I don't think the itch ever truly goes away. I should have my 4K by the end of the week, and then either the RB or RZ 67...or maybe a Pentax. There are so many different cameras that do different jobs and the A1 is a superb consumer camera. But I'll bet my next months salary you'll want a pro camera by this time next year, resist the temptation to step in too early though as they show up every little mistake as it's not just the good stuff you see in more detail. It isn't so much G.A.S. with film cameras like it is with digital because so many different cameras offer so many different looks. It's impossible to compare a M7 to a 503cw as their images are totally different, especially with well chosen film and I don't just mean the shape of the photographs. You're still storming along though and putting out great work and you are right to choose a camera you love so you can learn it inside and out. That knowledge will then enable you to focus on your craft, which is already ahead of your experience. As usual a brilliant and well presented video even though you still have your cold, I hope you feel better soon.

[@KingJvpes]

Mark Harris thank you Mark! Great insight haha and you're right I still itch for more. As for the pro grade stuff I definitely will take your advice. Thank you again for the kind words.

[@markharris5771]

When you decide you want a 120 film camera, which is what most pros used in film days, take your time choosing. I have a Bronica ETRSi which is 645 which means the negative is 6cm x 4.5cm, but in reality they are a little smaller than that but still almost 3 times the size of a 35mm negative. I never print bigger than A4 so far, so this is fine for me, but I would love to get into larger prints. The 645 size means the negative is the same size as digital medium format's sensor and they say to get a digital camera the same quality as a120 film camera it would have to be 200-400mp and even scanned in its up to 80mp! This is a great camera to start on as the 67 is 6x7cm, which is massive, and can be very difficult to master. They can go up to 6x9cm, or even bigger, these bigger ones are great, but not great to start off with. I personally don't like the square 6x6, so that's Hasselblads out of the way for me, but my taste might change in the future. The main thing is to get a system you can grow in. Many MF cameras are system cameras where all the parts are interchangeable, but then there are some where even the lens is fixed. With those are 'system' it means you can change the lens, viewer, viewer glass, and most importantly the back meaning you can be shooting two different rolls of film interchangeably just by changing the back. They are brilliant to shoot with but not cheap, with a 645 you get 15 images to a roll of 120 and a 67 about 10. It's a very complex part of photography and for me the Bronica was the closest to offering everything, but I'd leave it for now and I just thought I'd give you a brief summary.

[@awirstam]

whats the other black camera in the top right of the collections of your other cameras? looks nice and clean?

[@brntstud608]

Hey, do you mind doing a how to use a Canon A1? My grandfather had one and I can only find some very old videos on this topic.

[@jonlouis2582]

Wow that is a clean camera. Nice job!

[@kindjalkazad]

Loved this video :) I went from a AE-1, to a OM-2n which I really never liked, and finally went to a NewF1 The NewF1 is almost like the A-1 but it does not have shutter priority that I never use :) But I really prefer the flexibility of the F1 over the AE-1 or A-1 But your video is definitely a great piece of advice :)

[@angelisone]

The New F1 works Shutter Priority with the Motordrive. But the Olympus OM-2n has TTL in meter as well as TTL flash.

[@kindjalkazad]

I know the F1 can have the shutter priority, but since you need the motor drive, it's not a built in feature, but more like an add-on. What I really never liked about the OM-2n is the handling :/ it's absolutely not because its a bad camera, its only because it never felt good in my hand, and never liked the viewfinder :/

[@angelisone]

The Canon A-1 and AE-1 are amateur & beginner cameras that have plastic bodies. While the Canon New F-1 is a pro camera that came after the Olympus OM-2n, also a pro camera. The New F1 without the AE Finder & without the Motordrive is a manual camera with Aperture & Shutter Display in the viewfinder. If you are a pro and wanted a light, small camera & shoot lot of flashes, then the Olympus OM-2n shines over Canon New F1 and Nikon F3. Yoshihisa Maitani/ATG (Olympus) agrees with royalty on TTL to Canon and Nikon. If you need the world's best camera light meter, the Olympus OM-4 would be one of the choices beside the OM-3. If you want a mini Hasselblad then it will be ATG's Rolleiflex 3003. Even the pros and collectors are lost on this model. And the best flashes at that time were the Olympus and Metz 60CT-4.

[@abrarafzalkhan3768]

What about the AE-1?

[@tunaaydogdu8741]

I was between pentax k1000 and canon ae-1 would you suggest me to buy this instead of them

[@angelisone]

The Canon A1 and AE-1 need battery. The Petax K1000 is all mechanical, battery is just for the meter.

[@yVv415]

I would say holding and shooting with both will help you decided. I own both and love both, find it easier to shoot with the Canon A-1 but the Pentax K1000 makes an amazing sound.

[@philslizzy]

The K1000 is completely manual. The metering may or may not work (I i use 'light meter' app) but its a completely mechanical camera, which means that in all probability it will still work in 40 years time whereas the A1 and AE1 will have corroded electronics and will just be a pretty paperweight. I have an A1 however and LOVE IT!. I went to the official UK launch back in 1979 the press were amazed by the advanced electronics. Aperture priority auto, Shutter Priority, auto with non FD lenses or microscope etc, full manual with metering. it cost £499 then almost £2500 in todays money.

[@i.aishajaiteh4261]

Hey i just got Ae1 without tested, The camera havnt been use for many many years everything seems in good condition, but The batteri testning dosnt make sound, does that mean its broken?

[@melancolia9227]

Which lens is better for the Canon A1? 50 mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.4? :)

[@davehyper7835]

That really depends on if you want that extra stop of light.... if you are going to shot in lower light maybe consider the 1.4 bare in mind that the 1.4 will weigh a lot more than the 1.8 personally i love the 1.8 but i generally shot at f4 -f8 so wide apertures are not required. the 1.8 is cheaper just as sharp and lighter than the 1.4 good luck!

[@Emcheraghi]

Thanks for the info. But Is it functional without a battery?

[@gettoana]

emad cheraghi no

[@craigmckernan4056]

I love my A-1 too, great video

[@nathan_woodgate]

Great camera, I owned one before changing it for a Leica R5. However I think the Canon was sharper

[@KingJvpes]

The Photography Team hmmm interesting to know! Leicas are cool though!

[@FilmPhotographyClub]

Lol Minolta gang 😂 nice work man. Looking forward to the next vid

[@KingJvpes]

Film Photography Club thank you! And forsure! The next video is interesting though. I've never shot expired film so, it'll definitely be a learning experience.

[@FilmPhotographyClub]

KingJvpes wow! Another coincidence. I just shot my first roll of expired film last week too. It was a roll of Kodak 400 color max or something It expired in 2004! I haven't gotten it developed yet though.

[@KingJvpes]

Film Photography Club that's so cool! And like you I'm a little scared to get it developed, wel not scared just anxious to see. Hopefully all goes well with your film!

[@craftsaftercoffee2750]

Another great video! I'm a Minolta fan myself... but now you got me thinking! Haha

[@KingJvpes]

Crafts After Coffee thank you haha! And try the A-1 out! Unless you have an x-700 lol

[@Haikal-fn5wb]

just got it. i loves it very muchh

[@sequentialable12]

I like the canon ef shutter priority as well. built like a brick

[@harrisoncorey282]

That's a nice camera, but I am satisfied with the simplicity of the Ae-1. Maybe an upgrade down the line :)

[@khalidalattita1815]

I love this camera

[@sonnybrown4758]

30 years old? Boi. That's 40 years ago.

[@multihamsandwich]

Hehe I recently bought a Canon a1 and it is beautiful

[@KingJvpes]

Mr hecktic right! I love the all black paint. Makes it look so dope. Especially because I feel like 70% of all film cameras have that chrome/black finish.

[@jaredmtennant]

Absolutely wonderful video - subscribed immediately.

[@KingJvpes]

Jared Tennant thank you so much!!!! More videos coming soon

[@jaredmtennant]

KingJvpes are you primarily a Minolta and Canon shooter or do you use others? I have a X-700, XD11, and XD5 from Minolta. All of them are wonderful cameras. I recently picked up a Canon AE-1 and a Leica R7.

[@KingJvpes]

Jared Tennant you got it! Canton and Minolta is where I'm at, never tried any other cameras but I definitely look forward to doing so. And that's great! How do you feel about the XD-11?

[@jaredmtennant]

***** From a technical standpoint, the XD11 is the better camera when compared to the X-700 if you're looking for an all metal body, shutter priority, and an shutter speed preview window in the viewfinder - other than that, the cameras are entirely identical with the exception of a metal shutter on the XD11. Even though the X-700 is a later model, it was a redesign of the XD11 technically. Leica co-engineered the XD11 as well with Minolta, and their version turned out to be the Leica R3. However I use X-700 more because I wanna keep the others' metal body lookin sharp though lol...it's worth owning both if you can find a nice one for a good price or a Minolta fan!

[@KingJvpes]

Jared Tennant damn that's nice to know! I heard about Minolta and Leica working together but I didn't know all about it haha. Thanks for educating me, now I really want an XD11:)

[@Jo_Galezo]

Hey man just subscribed! love your page

[@KingJvpes]

Thank you!!! Means a lot man haha. How'd you find our channel?

[@Jo_Galezo]

KingJvpes i found a lot of 16 cameras for 250$ & i started youtubing the cameras to see if they were any good & then after mad research i came across a couple of your videos! And i love em

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

Excellent vid! Headphones on...having a cold? Will check out for an A-1 to add. Minoltas too here :)...

[@KingJvpes]

vangestelwijnen thank you! And yea I have really bad allergies. And Minolta is the way to go 😂

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

What do you think of the deal I just made? 1x X-300, 1x X-500, 1x X-700, 2x 35-70mm (1x Cosina, 1x Minolta), 1x MD 50mm 1:1,7 and a Vivitar 75-205mm (1:3,8) fot 75 Euro. Happy with this purchase!

[@KingJvpes]

vangestelwijnen that's a steal!!!!! Good work! Did you buy this online or from another person?

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

King, I bought it trough a local buyers site from a private person. I've learned to buy in bulk, so three bodies and four lenses for 75,- is better than looking for the individual stuff. X-500's are not easy to find (for 20,-...) and the 50mm 1:1.7 always comes in handy for street photography. The Vivitar gets great reviews too. I am as happy as a child!

[@timnix7942]

I like the Canon F1, a very sturdy and simple camera to use. If I want aperture priority or shutter priority I pull out the DSLR or Mirrorless.

[@techmester3969]

Danke schön! Du hast mir viel geholfen!

[@michaelbeck5514]

😉 i got a AT-1 and a EF great cameras hmmm i maigjt just have to have this One too.

[@matthew_thefallen]

Nice! It's very similar to my RICOH XR-20 SP

[@lav3nd3r09]

Please do a Canon a1 vs Nikon f3. :)

[@EatSleepHydrateRun]

I have both. I like the Canon more but the Nikon is my second favorite.

[@TheVelocityRads]

canon a1 or ae-1? i have a canon ae-1 and i thought of switching over to canon a1. just afraid that it might be a bad idea!

[@76SRV190]

It is NOT a bad idea at all. I LOVE the A1 and used to have both the AE1 and AE1 P back when they were new. Neither are as good or pleasing to hold and shoot with as the A1. It is a very big step up in quality and prestige.

[@mikedelgado8888]

Love the A1

[@KingJvpes]

Michael Delgado so dope 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@forsterl.stewart414]

A-1 also has Auto stopped down .. Just press in stop down lever and camera chooses shutter speed.

[@Kamitzz]

Can someone please explain the difference between the A-1 and the A-1 program?

[@sithumaw]

Background music is too loud compare to the voice. Very nice and informative video though. Two thumbs up!!!

[@chenterry3227]

and how about new F-1 compared to A-1?

[@mariatranberg2022]

The best camera ever!

[@manuel2941]

Finally you took a long time to decide to own a Canon A-1 👌🏽👍🏽👏🏽 I have been using this one for the past three months decide to order another one what is your opinions about this camera that you like . some people will discover the squeaky sound of the Camera

[@KingJvpes]

Fortunately i don't have that problem, so far i really like the way this thing feels in the hand. It's pretty comfortable.

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

King, nothing beats the crisp shutter sound of a X-series Minolta. So precise, cold, sharp... Rrrr ;-)

[@BrianMarcWhittaker]

I got the squeaky shutter fixed at my local camera repair shop for $25. It sounds good now.

[@kylieizzle1513]

Canon A1 or Minolta srt-101? This would be my first film camera so hope you could help out :) Edit: i live in PH and the cheapest AI i could find is $200 in mint condition (but jus the body. I have to add atleast $100 more for the lens) while I found a mind conditioned minolta srt-101 for $100. What do you think?

[@yahyalemnouar9751]

The a1 is better, if you found it in mint condition with 3 lenses for 200$ then it's a chance not to miss. The sr-t 101 is mostly mechanical and thus meant for pros But if u are an enthusiast and want more features then i recommend you the a-1 or the xd series,

[@HoLeeChit11]

Yes its a beauty, but if it's a film camera you're after with all four modes, but with a shutter speed of 1/4000 sec then look at the Nikon FA. Takes all the beautiful AI-s glass. I bet that'll make your itch start up again.

[@KingJvpes]

Jas Mann it might 😉 haha I'll look into it! Hopefully I could find one for cheap.

[@anonexp]

I was aiming for a canon a 1, but only find ae 1 but its still a fine cam , and to tell the truth im not missing the auto mode

[@emilia8425]

for the ✨aesthetic✨

[@minoltacollector9128]

Dont compare it to the x700, that doesnt even make sense. The A-1 was meant to compete with the Minolta XD11 which came out a year earlier. The XD11 is truly the first camera with Manual, Shutter, Aperture, AND Program modes. Minolta was just more humble about it.

[@yahyalemnouar9751]

Actually, the xd-11 compares with the more advanced canon f-1 and nikon f-3, the xd-7 was the best mf camera in the late 70's

[@mohammadakram4749]

Where to purchase 135mm roll films and get them process in india?

[@iaywa]

hello sir. is this camera really newbie friendly? thankyou

[@KingJvpes]

Ida Ayu Yunita Widya Antari hmmm, if you learn the controls quick then yes as it features aperture priority, shutter priority and program mode, but maybe not for someone who doesn't understand how to shoot in those modes. They are pretty simple to learn though.

[@kerime.7861]

Ida Ayu Yunita Widya Antari any camera with a lightmeter and a full manual mode is great for beginnemodei'd recommand a Pentax k1000 or a Minolta srt. very reliable. and the full manual cameras actually teach you about photography. auto and semi auto modes just let you use the camera without you learning.. it's a waste of time for beginners. as long as the lightmeter works, you can't go wrong with a manual camera :)

[@grgprincipe]

Raves about Canon then shouts about the real OG in the end. #Minolta 😁

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

I want a canon ae1, I have an Olympus

[@akawicked]

What's your impression about the nikon FE ?