How to Use Canon AE-1 Film Camera

It was manufactured by Canon in Japan from April 1976 to 1984.
If you want to know how to use:
- Manual Mode
- Load and Check Battery
- Load Film
- Light Meter
- Self Timer Mode
- Set Shutter Speed
- Set Aperture
- Check Deep Field
- Manual Film Speed Setting
- Focus Mode
- Detaching and Mount Lens
- Rewind Film
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[@joaolopez4670]

Bought this camera today, this is the tutorial that gathers all the necessary information about it. Simple and straight to the poit Thanks alot.

[@photographyandmore]

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[@henryrogers5500]

Awesome camera! I have the AE-1 also. I hope you’re enjoying it!

[@MrAddonald9]

Ditto; I got mine used, but still functional from eBay!

[@resaleking14]

Bought one today at goodwill Mint condition for $24.99. Awsome.

[@trevorogden7420]

told me everything i needed to know. thank you.

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[@lpark8]

Clear and well produced 🤗 exactly what I was looking for - thank you!🙏

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[@photographyandmore]

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[@ryderfillion]

Thanks really needed this it was confusing at first but now I got the hang of it

[@sethlatta3977]

I found this camera in my grandmother’s house I hope to do some amateur photography thank you for telling me so much

[@photographyandmore]

Hello Seth, Congratulations on the find! It's good to know that you liked the video, thanks for visiting my channel!

[@PASHI]

Just bought this camera today May 2nd. My first film camera. I’ll be back to this comment in a year…great video!

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Pashi, Thank you for your comments! It will be great to read how your photos went when you start using your cameras.

[@gantz1782]

Don't forget! :)

[@maeganeats]

This is the most helpful video ever!!! Thank you so so much! ❤️

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[@ynos54]

The best video without saying anything. Amazing good quality. Thank you so much i learned all i needed! Thumps up!!!

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[@gcm2904]

Straight to the point - thank you!

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[@joegreer9304]

Just found one of these cleaning out my mother in laws basement. Thanks for this video, can't wait to start shooting.

[@brooklynbummer]

A good and easy camera to use.

[@whatdhillanwhat]

Straight to the point and so helpful!! Thumbs up!! Thank you :)

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[@Michaelmolyneux09]

very clear and useful, thanks

[@flagcityparts]

your video was helpful in understanding this model of Canon I bought at an estate sale

[@fergusfitzgerald977]

Very precise and helpful !

[@sidneyboyd92]

Found one in my great grandma’s house ❤

[@Antares_451]

Thanks very much. Picked up a very nice ine for free. Batter on way, so now ill now where to put it an operator this nice camera

[@fuchsinger2554]

Thank you so much!!! This was a huge help :)

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[@Thee8thNote]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@hrvc2]

Really very useful.

[@photographyandmore]

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[@artyomkennedy8894]

Very nice.

[@hallemccaffrey4051]

My camera needle won’t move just says it’s fully charged

[@tigerssjaw]

Do Canons not have off and on buttons? I’ve only shot with my Minolta xg-m and I’m so confused to be honest

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Sara Benavides, This model does not have buttons, but it does have a small lever with which we can unlock the camera below the shutter button. Turn the shutter button lock lever to "A". Turn the shutter button lock lever to "L" to prevent accidental shutter release or battery drain whenever you are not using the camera.

[@tigerssjaw]

@@photographyandmore Thank you so much! I honestly wasn't expecting a reply so I really appreciate it!

[@tramline31]

@@photographyandmore THANK YOU! I drained my battery overnight cos I didn't realise you had to turn it off!

[@YjiaweiF]

Do you rewind the lever after every photo even when you are not taking another one so soon? Or do you only turn before taking a photo?

[@patrickjchiverton900]

So if I’m looking to shoot at 1.8, do I aline the light meter needle with the middle marker at f/5.6, or do I look to get it to point where f/1.8 would be near the bottom of the meter. I assume the answer is to set it to the middle marker like a dslr but I wanted to ask before a burn through a roll of film

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Patrick J Chiverton Media, If you want to use a f1.8, you must select in the lens 1.8 and turn the shutter speed dial until the light meter needle point 1.8.

[@michaeldouglaskemp3204]

My first real camera had to pre order. None i coun try. Fond memories.

[@husoytv4852]

When you don't see the red dot flashing and the letter M..does it mean that its ready to use?

[@St4r_494]

what is the length, width, and height of this camera? I need this for a project.

[@JessicaSalter22]

Hi, I've just bought an AE-1 second hand. Should I be able to push the "advance the film" lever all the way if there's no film in the camera yet? Not sure if this is a stupid question haha.

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Jessica, If what you want is to test your camera if you should, remember that for this model of camera to work it is necessary that it has the battery install.

[@sarahellis6947]

What if there is no lens button??? I got the lens off and can't get it back on :(

[@meow-vr3yd]

I noticed that the light meter changes when I have the depth of field preview turned on. Should I fix my settings according to the light meter reading when the depth of field preview is on or when it is off? Please help~~~

[@JanetMR]

Very good 😀 regards

[@vanessa19991000]

Hiiii, when i changed the lens of my camera it got blurry all of a sudden. Before it was normal. What did I do wrong and how can I re ajust it?

[@jmourgos55]

Depth of Field, not Deep. Good video

[@ewaikwok]

Dunno why I can't use the shutter button to flip the film...

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Angela, Make sure the battery is in good condition, and the battery compartment terminals are clean.

[@helenastutzmann6209]

wait, the long exposures are the numbres bellow 60？

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Nicole, The numbers bellow 1/60 are low speeds, we can consider long speeds to 1 second or more.

[@liliacardenas9096]

Is it normal for me to not be able to see the range of sharp focus, like in your video I see it open up and close and I can’t see that on mine

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Lilia, If you can't see the clear image, it's not normal.

[@gedasnakrosis5430]

well i broke my battery door while watching this, lucky me!

[@laurentdeserresberard9600]

Is it normal that myight doesnt show like this? Me its red numbers showing up. Also seem incknsistent sometimes...

[@faridesalazar9106]

Hi how can i see if my battery is still ok ? - why i can not see how many photos i took (it's stucked in S)

[@anyamynorka]

Hi! Just bought mine yesterday and with no battery. Will the film advance lever function only if there's battery inserted on the camera?

[@dessoh98]

Old video but if I remember correctly you do need a battery

[@anyamynorka]

@@dessoh98 I’ve also read the creator’s replies regarding this matter. Anyway, thank you for answering!

[@Catalyst1992]

I found one in a very good condition, how much is it worth?

[@user-xd6qd4qq5i]

I bought one for $250

[@parker_messick]

When I turn my aperture ring the aperture does not move it is just stuck at 1.8

[@hinanaupoto1229]

Where could you find the films? Because I don’t know where to buy them

[@photographyandmore]

Hello Hina, You can found the film in amazon or ebay.

[@thuytrangvuong4715]

Does the camera have double exposure ?

[@nosyotato]

Hi, if i set my aperture to “A” , can i take photo with any shutter speed?

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Nosyotato, only if the light conditions are right.

[@aniyaphotos2401]

if youre using porta 400 what do put your speed dial as

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Aniya, Like the ISO film is 400 set it to 400, 2:48

[@NchangwiJudith]

❤️❤️❤️

[@NubAnSkrub]

Got a friend if mine wanthing to sell me this for 40 and also i found a curtis mathes vhs camcorder Which should i choose

[@photographyandmore]

Hi NubAnSkrub, The camera that you like the most, or maybe both.

[@via228]

So does this camera nothave an On/off button? Because im confused :/ and worried it might eat up the battery

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Via, This camera has a switch under the shutter button and is the shutter button lock lever. Turn the shutter button lock lever to "L" to prevent accidental shutter release or battery drain whenever you are not using the camera.

[@via228]

@@photographyandmore thank you so much!

[@robinvlasveld3594]

So what if u want to focus the background, how would u know that's in focus.

[@heavenrose2]

by looking through the viewfinder. it may be hard to tell at first but you should be able to tell whats in focus through the viewfinder. you can lightly twist the lens to adjust the focus to your liking

[@robinvlasveld3594]

@@heavenrose2 thank you!!

[@johanharinto4743]

Why my friend told me canon ae1 can't used auto for aperture?

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Johan, i guess because the aperture value just can set manually in the lens.

[@lucillezentner7021]

Does someone know why my buttom half of the Focus circle ist almost always black?

[@chryssdale5747]

Can this take a night sky or milky way photography?

[@photographyandmore]

Hi ChrisMcKing, I suppose that it is possible since this type of photography is made by calculating the exposure and using bulb for long exposures and a shutter release cable. Perhaps there could be some vibration in the photo, since being the fully mechanical camera does not have the mirror lock function that prevents vibrations in long exposure, and that some more current cameras have this function.

[@chryssdale5747]

@@photographyandmore nicee , thanks!

[@murphyboy11]

What battery should I use in a Canon AE-1?

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Jordan, This camera uses a 4LR44 battery.

[@murphyboy11]

@@photographyandmore Thanks! Is this a rechargeable battery and if so what charger do you recommend?

[@photographyandmore]

@@murphyboy11 I don't know if exists this battery rechargeable kind, i suppose don't exists, but one never knows.

[@westmoneyrecords9828]

how do you know you ran out of film

[@photographyandmore]

Hi westmoney, When the film drag lever no longer allows you to advance further.

[@parker_messick]

Why can I not manually change my aperture?

[@henryrogers5500]

Defective lens. Or perhaps you didn’t install a battery?

[@parker_messick]

@@henryrogers5500 figured it out. Didn’t realize you can’t adjust it if your shutter isn’t cocked. 🤣

[@dflf]

Duracell 28L battery works best

[@photographyandmore]

Hi dfld, Thanks for the tip!

[@pedroperez7622]

How do you print the photos

[@photographyandmore]

Hi Silver_1236, This is a 35mm Film camera, therefore not store images in memory. The latent image in the film has to go through a developing and printing process to be visible.

[@pedroperez7622]

Oh I need to know how to get the photos out cause I’m getting a camera ae-1

[@photographyandmore]

@@pedroperez7622 With this video you can give yourself a very good idea of how to use this camera, it is only necessary to previously have basic knowledge of photography.

[@pedroperez7622]

Oh I just need to know if I have to go to the computer or a store to get photos

[@photographyandmore]

@@pedroperez7622 After taking the photos in your camera you need to go to a store where they reveal the roll and scan it to see the photos on a computer.

[@ssnoc]

Voice Over ..... Much better than distracting music.

[@maddybayhi1862]

Doesn’t this waste a lot of film?

[@Baer9471]

Overall the most overrated film SLR ever. But I like this video

[@tonyhomsi2245]

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