i recently acquired on from my aunt (lens included), and i was just wondering if this is a good camera to take photos with. i have experience with slr's, but none with cameras that actually need film. thanks for your help, i do pick best answers.
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The AE-1 is a classic example of the early "auto exposure" 35mm film cameras. It uses Shutter Priority as its form of "auto exposure" so you choose a shutter speed and the camera will choose an f-stop that will result in a correct exposure. Of course you can also choose full manual metering.
Load a roll of Kodak Ektar 100 and you'll be impressed with the results you get.
It's a great little camera. You do indeed have to think before each shot--the good old way, and the right way to learn photography.
So you know, you can get used lenses for it very cheaply. Keep in mind that it uses the old Canon mouth, and this means it will not physically fit any current Canon camera (film or digital) if you decide to buy one now.
It is a very good camera. Since it isn't the Program model, you actually have to think about what you are doing while you take pictures. This is a good thing!
I learned many years ago, with a Canon AL-1, very similar to this. For the 1st 6 months I owned it, all I had was the Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens. Cameras didn't come with zoom lenses that far back... they all came with a 50mm. Zooming was done with your feet!
Enjoy the camera, and the experience.
For a film camera I'd say it's probably just fine. Buying used? Be careful.
Good Luck
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