Please, please, please do not ever use a black marker to hide the wear (aka brassing) on a black body camera. This will devalue the camera & remove its history. The brassing should be a sign of pride, showing that the camera has been used as intended. In my humble opinion (as a collector, a photographer, & an enthusiast), Chris.
The concept of Wabi Sabi Nothing is perfect and all things are in a state of constant decay. It’s seeing the beauty in impermanence. A huge reason why I fell in love with my A-1 upon seeing it.
This is the "Ol' Reliable" in ALL of my collection of camera equipment; bodies, lenses and gear. I took this as back up to a major brand convention. My digital camera decided to act up Right when I needed it most. So I had to switch to this and a film roll that was not suited for the conditions of indoors and low lighting. Luckily 20+ years of knowledge, experience and skill paid off and I got some of the Best images they had seen. From a outdated film camera and sturdy lens. And the professional grade color negative film roll.
This is my favorite camera of all time. I have a Nikon f3, Minolta x-700, a few Olympus cameras, and a few others but by far my favorite is the canon A-1.
The A-1 was the most feature layered model based on the AE-1. Although it can suffer from the same engineering deficiencies of the AE-1, new it cost nearly double the AE-1 price. Because of the mostly groundless and constant hyping of the AE-1 on social media, the A-1 is now often available for a lower price - a true bargain if you are looking for a body taking the FD lens mount. Back in the 1980s, a friend asked me to assist him buying a camera to take along on a several year job in Barrow, Alaska. (You go to the end of the Earth, then north another 100 miles. Ass-end of nowhere.) Knowing that his photographic skill set made loading film a challenge, I steered him to an A-1, which worked perfectly for him on Walrus hunts in open boats with the neighbors. (Also kept him from borrowing my Nikkor lenses.)
I've got the manual bought by my father whilst he went to German as a student. And, this come out randomly in my yt recommendation :) PS: The manual given from my father is in Deutsch one, so I need to check out of it in English since I don't really understand Deutsch vocabulary and grammatik :D
hi, i wanted to ask if i need to put in the battery first then i can push the lever and fire, because without putting in the battery i can't push the lever and make that kind of fire sound.
What if those red numbers don’t show up in my camera? Is there a problem? It looks perfect to me and I took a few pictures already, but I’m new to this so I still don’t know much. Great video btw! I’ve watched it many times
At 2:16 I go over the light metering switch. If you have a new battery and switch it on. It might not work. My A-1 will not fire unless the battery is inside. Toggle the switch and see if that fixes it. The camera is Aperture or Shutter priority. Put in TV (shutter mode) and see if it sounds different from 1/60 and at 1/1000
Hey, recently acquired two of these AE1 Programs and I’m really excited to get out and use them. I noticed that both were having the same shutter lever problem you’ve shown in this video. After following your steps, the lever was released but after pulling back, and pushing the snap button, it became stuck again. Any advice on how to further solve this issue would be appreciated. Thanks!
The film roll new out of the box has a flap of blank film with a natural curvature. You load it continuously in that same direction. If you're forcing it in the backward direction that's not right.
I used to carry a bag of batteries with me but tedious. A lot of times you can offer less because you can tell them it looks like it doesn’t power on haha
Question. When I click the shutter, the number indicating how much film I used should increase, correct? But if I don’t have any film in it, would it still go up? Reason being is that I just got an A1 Canon Camera and I messed around to make sure it sounds good but when I click the shutter and real it back, the number increased when I’ve been told it doesn’t have a film in it or at least, I haven’t opened it to check because I’m worried about exposing it to light
@@danieldijo Hmm, I turned on the camera on and had auto settings. No film though. Took a "shot" and wined it to the next "film". The number of shot number went from 0 to 1 despite having no film in there. I was told that if you open the camera to put in new film, the number will reset back to 0?
Miquel Montgomery start with the battery. And then watch the video. I would be more than welcome to help out. You can also reach out to me @danieldijo Instagram
hey, just wondering how much you were able to get it for if you dont mind sharing. And how would you suggest i go about finding bargain cameras, you said you go to thrift stores? anywhere else you look? thanks
Hi Kong, yeah I purchased it for $5.00. I would suggest going to thrift stores and recycle centers. Any place that takes old technology. The smaller the thrift store the better the deal. They had no idea what the camera was worth. A lot of the time I tell them how much it is worth to me and they take it. I've found Yashica Fx-3, Minolta X-370's, Pentax ME, Canon Ae-1 (2), Canon A-1 (3) and similar cameras. I love it and put them on ebay, usually start bid at what I paid for them after testing them.
I live in the uk and we dont have the same kind of thrift stores as the us, and most tech places will know the value i think. Thanks tho, and you got very lucky haha only 5 dollars for an a1 jeeeez
@@danieldijo Our thrift stores are just full of old clothes that smell like wee and broken tech with outrageous prices, it never sells and just sits there year after year. Sometimes I spot some piece of rubbish like a broken instamatic for $30.....
@@jasono9358 Hi Jason, I am so sorry to hear that. Must be that the US does not have the same appreciation for old cameras as the european countries do.
Please, please, please do not ever use a black marker to hide the wear (aka brassing) on a black body camera. This will devalue the camera & remove its history. The brassing should be a sign of pride, showing that the camera has been used as intended. In my humble opinion (as a collector, a photographer, & an enthusiast), Chris.
Didn't expect so much people not liking that. haha new canon a1 video coming out soon subscribe so you don't miss it.
So true
The concept of Wabi Sabi
Nothing is perfect and all things are in a state of constant decay.
It’s seeing the beauty in impermanence.
A huge reason why I fell in love with my A-1 upon seeing it.
Who are you to tell people what they should and should not do with their own shit?
Just giving my opinion, as I had already stated. No need to take offense Giorgio G. 😆
This is the "Ol' Reliable" in ALL of my collection of camera equipment; bodies, lenses and gear. I took this as back up to a major brand convention. My digital camera decided to act up Right when I needed it most. So I had to switch to this and a film roll that was not suited for the conditions of indoors and low lighting. Luckily 20+ years of knowledge, experience and skill paid off and I got some of the Best images they had seen. From a outdated film camera and sturdy lens. And the professional grade color negative film roll.
Literal beauty of these cameras. Til this day the quality we get from them is astonishing. To know we have had this type of quality for 20 plus years
This is my favorite camera of all time. I have a Nikon f3, Minolta x-700, a few Olympus cameras, and a few others but by far my favorite is the canon A-1.
Nice, I actually sold shortly after. I enjoy OM-4 SLR system best. Wanting a Contax SLR soon.
I have 2 Canon A1's in excellent condition. Premium camera 40 years ago.
Nice
Just got my a1 today. Such a good video. Subbed!
hxcpato awesome appreciate your feedback. More vids coming soon
The A-1 was the most feature layered model based on the AE-1. Although it can suffer from the same engineering deficiencies of the AE-1, new it cost nearly double the AE-1 price. Because of the mostly groundless and constant hyping of the AE-1 on social media, the A-1 is now often available for a lower price - a true bargain if you are looking for a body taking the FD lens mount. Back in the 1980s, a friend asked me to assist him buying a camera to take along on a several year job in Barrow, Alaska. (You go to the end of the Earth, then north another 100 miles. Ass-end of nowhere.) Knowing that his photographic skill set made loading film a challenge, I steered him to an A-1, which worked perfectly for him on Walrus hunts in open boats with the neighbors. (Also kept him from borrowing my Nikkor lenses.)
agreed thanks for your comment
Great vid man! Just got mine from eBay. Looking forward to bring it out to shoot!
Awesome man. Did you end uo getting into a couple rolls?
I've got the manual bought by my father whilst he went to German as a student. And, this come out randomly in my yt recommendation :)
PS: The manual given from my father is in Deutsch one, so I need to check out of it in English since I don't really understand Deutsch vocabulary and grammatik :D
I have an extra English one (physical one) if interested in buying but you can also download pdf online
got mine today thanks for the video very helpfull
Haooy to hero out. Thank you for the comment.
At the bottom, How can I pull back the lock film switch
tee_klay okay thanks.
i almost gave up on camera --couldnt reset picture--there is a small lock under lever---found right before the throwing motion--thx good video
Awesome to hear! Happy to help you figure it out
At 1:46 the light metering numbers are not showing up for me, even when I flick the little switch on
Did you verify you have a working battery?
Hey man how do you use Manual mode on the A1. The light meter LED reading after a few months of use still puzzles me. Let me know thanks!
Hi BM sorry to get back to you late. I normally shoot Av mode on the Canon a-1 but have read in manual override mode
For starters, you take the lens off of "A" and set your Aperture directly with its ring.
hi, i wanted to ask if i need to put in the battery first then i can push the lever and fire, because without putting in the battery i can't push the lever and make that kind of fire sound.
Yes, sorry for late response but it needs a battery to operate.
What if those red numbers don’t show up in my camera? Is there a problem? It looks perfect to me and I took a few pictures already, but I’m new to this so I still don’t know much. Great video btw! I’ve watched it many times
At 2:16 I go over the light metering switch. If you have a new battery and switch it on. It might not work. My A-1 will not fire unless the battery is inside. Toggle the switch and see if that fixes it. The camera is Aperture or Shutter priority. Put in TV (shutter mode) and see if it sounds different from 1/60 and at 1/1000
Can’t seem to find one 💔
Film camera or Canon A1?
Hey, recently acquired two of these AE1 Programs and I’m really excited to get out and use them. I noticed that both were having the same shutter lever problem you’ve shown in this video. After following your steps, the lever was released but after pulling back, and pushing the snap button, it became stuck again. Any advice on how to further solve this issue would be appreciated. Thanks!
Jeremy Rowlett did you make sure your batteries are fresh? Also what settings are you shooting at? Message me on Instagram @danieldijo
Help! I loaded a new battery but my check light shows insufficient power levels and i cant press the shutter.
Might need service. Canon A1?
Daniel Dijo yea it’s an a1 probably gonna try to get it fixed sonewhere.
Morris Köchle make sure you clean battery cage if dirty or has any residue from old battery. Clean with alcohol
How do you know if you have the right or wrong exposure for the Canon a one
Setting shutter speed and F-Stop to recommended red numbers under view finder
How do I know what is the "inside" and the "outside" of the film?
The film roll new out of the box has a flap of blank film with a natural curvature. You load it continuously in that same direction. If you're forcing it in the backward direction that's not right.
Yeah what he said. Film only goes in one way. Which camera do you have?
Except the sharpie thing the vid is good.
No touch up or different method
Does anyone know color film Should I use for a cannon a1 50mm
you can use any standard color film. Examples Kodak Gold 200, 400. Fuji 200, 400, 800. Basic entry level I would recommend.
What is a light meter ? Where is the light meter ?! I have an assignment dueee
A light meter is what measure the exposure/ amount of light coming. To help you determine the right settings to get a proper exposed image.
Maybe take a battery to the thrift shop to make sure the camera works first?
I used to carry a bag of batteries with me but tedious. A lot of times you can offer less because you can tell them it looks like it doesn’t power on haha
Question. When I click the shutter, the number indicating how much film I used should increase, correct?
But if I don’t have any film in it, would it still go up?
Reason being is that I just got an A1 Canon Camera and I messed around to make sure it sounds good but when I click the shutter and real it back, the number increased when I’ve been told it doesn’t have a film in it or at least, I haven’t opened it to check because I’m worried about exposing it to light
Click or half press? If you half press it may be spot metering.
@@danieldijo Hmm, I turned on the camera on and had auto settings. No film though. Took a "shot" and wined it to the next "film". The number of shot number went from 0 to 1 despite having no film in there. I was told that if you open the camera to put in new film, the number will reset back to 0?
@@Sazyua yes it will
My little dial isn’t spinning when I shoot, what could be wrong with it?
Miquel Montgomery same camera? If you’re talking about the rewind lever, it’s not loaded correctly.
Daniel _ it’s the rewind lever but I don’t know anything about this camera, how to fix it or how it works.
Miquel Montgomery start with the battery. And then watch the video. I would be more than welcome to help out. You can also reach out to me @danieldijo Instagram
Daniel _ Okay thanks!
For some reason my film lever won’t advance when I load the film?
but will move when no film is attached?
nice video
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hey, just wondering how much you were able to get it for if you dont mind sharing. And how would you suggest i go about finding bargain cameras, you said you go to thrift stores? anywhere else you look? thanks
Hi Kong, yeah I purchased it for $5.00. I would suggest going to thrift stores and recycle centers. Any place that takes old technology. The smaller the thrift store the better the deal. They had no idea what the camera was worth. A lot of the time I tell them how much it is worth to me and they take it. I've found Yashica Fx-3, Minolta X-370's, Pentax ME, Canon Ae-1 (2), Canon A-1 (3) and similar cameras. I love it and put them on ebay, usually start bid at what I paid for them after testing them.
I live in the uk and we dont have the same kind of thrift stores as the us, and most tech places will know the value i think. Thanks tho, and you got very lucky haha only 5 dollars for an a1 jeeeez
@@danieldijo Our thrift stores are just full of old clothes that smell like wee and broken tech with outrageous prices, it never sells and just sits there year after year. Sometimes I spot some piece of rubbish like a broken instamatic for $30.....
@@jasono9358 Hi Jason, I am so sorry to hear that. Must be that the US does not have the same appreciation for old cameras as the european countries do.
Just go out and shoot it :) trial and error ;)
ACID SNOW yes but it’s hard after being disappointed so many times
S A C R A F I C E D
SKULZ GAMING yep, gang
you have a yashica t4 for sale? or know where to get one for cheap I haven't had luck so far in my local thrift shops
I got the contax t2 for 5 dollars at a recycling center
Same
a sharpie is NOT black.. its dark dark brown;; dont believe me ? look at it closely when its dry
rob b correct, more like a dark purple. It’s meant to look better, not perfect. Those who would want perfect should explore other paint.
whack
stfu
you're okay