I worked at a camera store back then. Canon is good. Nikon of course, the Nikkormat is cheap and available. The Olympus OM-1 is small and light. I'd avoid the OM-2. Pentax screw mounts aren't worth it at any price. The big format cameras and twin lens reflexes are fun (Mamiya RB, Yashica, Rolleiflex, ....) Remember, like a fine mechanical watch, old cameras had to be serviced every few years to avoid damage. And NEVER point them at the sun, even for an instant. Enjoy!
How beautiful the old SLRs and rangefinders are. I lost my interest in photography when digital cameras took over and films and developing them became harder to find. I feel like I'm using a photocopier or Xerox machine with digital cameras.
I can’t find anything on the AB47. I’ve found this article on the AB46, which seems to be made for the AE1: www.photo.net/forums/topic/417622-canon-ab-46-on-new-cameras/ Keep searching on the internet, and don’t use these old flashes on modern digital cameras due to the voltage 😀
I still have my AE1 bought new in the early 80s and all my FD lenses. It started my career as a photographer. Funny in what's old is new again.
Agreed! Running this channel is like being a kid in a sweet shop. 😀
I worked at a camera store back then. Canon is good. Nikon of course, the Nikkormat is cheap and available. The Olympus OM-1 is small and light. I'd avoid the OM-2. Pentax screw mounts aren't worth it at any price. The big format cameras and twin lens reflexes are fun (Mamiya RB, Yashica, Rolleiflex, ....) Remember, like a fine mechanical watch, old cameras had to be serviced every few years to avoid damage. And NEVER point them at the sun, even for an instant. Enjoy!
I’ve not reviewed a Nikkormat yet. I’ll have to put that on the list. 😀
My very first camera, I loved it.
I’ve always wanted one. Lovely piece of equipment 😀
A-1 was less popular as it was more expensive. Canon made also AV-1 which was pure aperture priority, no manual option at all besides 1/60 s.
Yes, I have a video of the AV1. You can check it out on my list of videos 😀
How beautiful the old SLRs and rangefinders are. I lost my interest in photography when digital cameras took over and films and developing them became harder to find. I feel like I'm using a photocopier or Xerox machine with digital cameras.
There’s something classy about older cameras 😀
Nice 👍
Cheers 😀
Will canon AB-47 automatic flash work ? I know the manual doesn’t mention this but I am wondering as it came with the purchase of the camera! Ty!!!
I can’t find anything on the AB47. I’ve found this article on the AB46, which seems to be made for the AE1: www.photo.net/forums/topic/417622-canon-ab-46-on-new-cameras/
Keep searching on the internet, and don’t use these old flashes on modern digital cameras due to the voltage 😀
@@threeminutepro my apologies, ab-46. I found that article too. Any harm using that flash on the camera, you think ? Ty!!!!