Make sure to check to see if a lens is decentered before you buy or within the time allowed by the return policy. ISO number refers to the sensitivity of a film or image sensor (James wrote about this in depth in another article). Hier kann man aus dem ganzen Spektrum an verschiedenen Filmarten schöpfen. The "new FD" version is the newest of the bunch. There’s a hot shoe on top for mounting dedicated flash units. Eingelegt werden die Batterien in ein Fach links von der Linse der Canon AE-1. In the mean time I picked up a few more F-1 bodies, an EF (a very cool and underrated camera) and a second FTb. This is the forthcoming @moonlabs.photo Tiny Flash, A Yashica Rapide half frame 35mm camera. Canon FD 135mm f/2.8 ~$100. The aforementioned ‘wheeze or rattle’ is officially known as ‘The Canon Cough’ an audible noise indicating that the lubrication in the shutter bearings has dried up. And, I’ll admit, I did not know this camera had a light meter for my first two rolls. I personally have needed to read it for about 20 years as a matter of vicarious catharsis! In terms of cost, the relationship is simple. Otherwise, an “M” for manual flashes. devo dire che questi “ferrivecchi” hanno l’unico inconveniente che quando si stancano di funzionare ti salutano e addio!! Guess what, button lover, what are my loves? Using the camera in manual mode helps us become a better photographer, but, it’s a rocky road. Dabei gibt man die gewünschte Belichtungszeit vor (zwischen 1/1000 s und 2 s) und die Kamera bzw. Wie sehen die Amazon.de Nutzerbewertungen aus? The camera was relatively “cheap’ and in those days it came with the FD 50MM 1.8 and ever-ready case included in the box! Simple. I chose a Pentax, but I do remember the pro’s and con’s of the AE-1, when compared to it’s peers at the time. (Back then, we did not have the right to return purchases unless they were faulty.) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I bought two AE1 bodies in the seventies plus 28, 35, 50 and 135 mm Canon FD prime lenses plus screw-on Canon autowinder. The AE-1 Program’s shutter is capable of speeds from 1/1000th of a second to two seconds, and is controlled by a dial on the top right of the body. So I’m a Nikon fan boy with a fair bit of Canon FD gear. 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Wir als Seitenbetreiber haben es uns zur Aufgabe gemacht, Produkte verschiedenster Art zu analysieren, damit Endverbraucher ohne Probleme den Canon Ae1 Programm sich aneignen können, den Sie zuhause für ideal befinden. These cameras also are ridiculously cheap. Now after dozens of film rolls, I can (almost) confidently shoot without using a light meter. Required fields are marked *. He replaced them with an old Nikon F2Sb, which I eventually bought from him when it was well over 10 years into a hard-used life, and it was an absolute delight! Yes, this camera’s battery compartment is above average. It will effectively let the new photographer see exactly how ISO, shutter speed, and aperture work together to make a properly exposed photo. The camera was not aimed at people who wanted to be in charge of their tools but those who just wanted to press the button and let the camera do the rest (except focusing which still had to be done by the operator (as you may have noticed here I am intentionally not using the term “photographer”). It is a bit more difficult to get the head round the ergonomics of the A-1, but it features shutter speed and aperture display in the viewfinder. Not changing light seals on old cameras is like driving without changing the oil in your car. The lens was also released under different brand names. Faster apertures will also mean that those lenses will physically be large and throw off the balance of the camera. The Canon AE-1 Program is a 1981 revision of the original AE-1. A more affordable option is the Canon Fd 85mm f/1.8 lens, but it is still considerably more expensive than the other telephoto lenses above. With respect, the article literally stated this. There are also 2 faster versions of the 50mm lens in a Canon FD mount. A 28mm focal length lens can be used for street photography. Expect to pay more than you would for a 50mm lens of comparable speed. I don’t own one, I’ve never shot one, and I don’t lust after one – but I really enjoyed this article thank you. It is perhaps underappreciated that because new 35mm cameras aren’t being made (or at least not produced in volume), we have changed how we evaluate these cameras as a community. This is perfect for those just starting. Funny article. It was the first camera I bought new, and I remember being disappointed by it as I took it out of the box that came from Jessops of Leicester. When this mode is in use, a “P” flashes in the viewfinder. Tenn there was a sub-argument about whether shutter or aperture priority was best. Im Zeitraum zwischen 1976 und 1984 wurde über eine Millionen Stück dieses Modells von Canon gebaut. The AE-1 will always have a soft spot for me. This means that there’s not only a fine Canon lens for every focal length and situation, but often there are a number of far less expensive lenses to fit every budget. The FD mount replaced the Canon FL mount, which was used from 1964 to 1971. What we have with the Canon AE-1 Program is a straightforward electronic camera that can shoot in fully automatic Program mode, and semi-automatic Shutter-Priority mode (set the lens to A and choose your shutter speed – the camera will select the correct aperture).