I'm a television production major and I also love collecting cameras. I have 9 cameras now and I absolutely love my Canon AE-1. I just wish film weren't so expensive to shoot with or I'd use it all the time.
Long exposure is the shutter staying open for longer. Intentionally using long exposure can lead to some really interesting photos! I think what you might be experiencing is shutter lag. You hit the button and it takes a second for the shutter to actually fire and if you move you can introduce some blur. Also for your first minolta, I wonder if you have to half press the shutter before you fully press down on the shutter. Half pressing enables the autofocus.
Great video! I recommend the A setting on the AE1 lens you have, is an auto-ish setting where you choose the shutter speed and the camera selects the aperture.
I started at 8 with a Diana F plastic 120 camera gift from my aunt and eventually a Kodak Fiesta 127. And that was fge start of love for cameras. Every shot I take, whether wedding, beauty pageant or photojournalism, became a fulfillment. And my collection still includes the Kodak Fiesta my dad gave me.
The AE1 is ok, but there are much better value for money cameras on the secondhand market. I could name around 10 off the bat. Still, the AE1 is a very capable camera and lots of them around, just too much money IMHO. Most important thing about film photography is to enjoy it and not worry about what camera you are using.
@@KevinSilva01 I will when I start my UA-cam channel but virtually any camera offers better value for money than an AE1. For example the Chinon CE5. The Chinon with a winder can be purchased for about half the price of an AE1 with only the standard lens. The Chinon has a full information viewfinder, a faster top shutter speed too. The Chinon has the K bayonet mount so you have access to better and cheaper lenses than provided by Canon. I am not saying Canon lenses are bad, they are not, but they equally were not the pinnacle of lens making either. In terms of build quality, I think the Chinon has a slight edge. By the way, I do how a Canon AE1 and a Chinon CE4 (the CE5 being a slightly updated version) in my collection. Both cameras rely on bespoke electronics, so if the cameras actually fail, they are both paperweights, better to buy the cheaper paperweight and have access to more choice of follow on camera by choosing a more universal lens mount. I only bought my AE1 so I can talk authoritatively about it. It cost me £160 on eBay and is in mint condition. In my opinion the AE1 was overpriced in the 1976, yes I was interested in photography and cameras back then too. It is well overpriced on the secondhand market today. I have cameras which I paid £30 for which are not only better value but better cameras. When I launch my UA-cam channel you may learn something.
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I'm a television production major and I also love collecting cameras. I have 9 cameras now and I absolutely love my Canon AE-1. I just wish film weren't so expensive to shoot with or I'd use it all the time.
aww I love that! and yes I totally agree, I wish film wasn’t so expensive:/
Long exposure is the shutter staying open for longer. Intentionally using long exposure can lead to some really interesting photos!
I think what you might be experiencing is shutter lag. You hit the button and it takes a second for the shutter to actually fire and if you move you can introduce some blur.
Also for your first minolta, I wonder if you have to half press the shutter before you fully press down on the shutter. Half pressing enables the autofocus.
Great video! I recommend the A setting on the AE1 lens you have, is an auto-ish setting where you choose the shutter speed and the camera selects the aperture.
@@rarvizu2 thanks for the tip!
I started at 8 with a Diana F plastic 120 camera gift from my aunt and eventually a Kodak Fiesta 127. And that was fge start of love for cameras. Every shot I take, whether wedding, beauty pageant or photojournalism, became a fulfillment. And my collection still includes the Kodak Fiesta my dad gave me.
I love that!
*walls are literally covered in photos*
“I’m not a photographer in general…”
girl!! don’t sell yourself short!
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Sony cyber shot model please?
The AE1 is ok, but there are much better value for money cameras on the secondhand market. I could name around 10 off the bat. Still, the AE1 is a very capable camera and lots of them around, just too much money IMHO. Most important thing about film photography is to enjoy it and not worry about what camera you are using.
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@@KevinSilva01 I will when I start my UA-cam channel but virtually any camera offers better value for money than an AE1. For example the Chinon CE5. The Chinon with a winder can be purchased for about half the price of an AE1 with only the standard lens. The Chinon has a full information viewfinder, a faster top shutter speed too. The Chinon has the K bayonet mount so you have access to better and cheaper lenses than provided by Canon. I am not saying Canon lenses are bad, they are not, but they equally were not the pinnacle of lens making either. In terms of build quality, I think the Chinon has a slight edge. By the way, I do how a Canon AE1 and a Chinon CE4 (the CE5 being a slightly updated version) in my collection. Both cameras rely on bespoke electronics, so if the cameras actually fail, they are both paperweights, better to buy the cheaper paperweight and have access to more choice of follow on camera by choosing a more universal lens mount. I only bought my AE1 so I can talk authoritatively about it. It cost me £160 on eBay and is in mint condition. In my opinion the AE1 was overpriced in the 1976, yes I was interested in photography and cameras back then too. It is well overpriced on the secondhand market today. I have cameras which I paid £30 for which are not only better value but better cameras. When I launch my UA-cam channel you may learn something.
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