How to Use a Canon AE-1 35mm SLR Film Camera

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Intro - 0:00
Install the V28PX Battery - 0:17
Loading 35mm Film - 1:43
Setting the ISO/ASA - 2:27
Changing Shutter Speed & Aperture - 3:06
The Light Meter - 4:23
Focusing the Lens - 6:04
Depth of Field Preview Button - 6:24
Back-light Compensation - 8:27
Shutter Button Operation - 9:38
Advancing the Film - 10:56
Changing The Canon FD Mount Lens - 11:36
Flash PC Sync Port - 12:31
Unloading 35mm Film - 12:51

The Canon AE-1 is one of the most popular film SLR cameras ever made. Here I show you how to use this 35mm SLR film camera. Most of this video also applies to the Canon AE-1 Program. The main difference between the Canon AE-1 and the Canon AE-1 Program is that the Program version has a fully automatic mode in which the camera can choose both the shutter speed and aperture on it's own.

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[Alpine_Wanderer]

I'm so hungover and I just bought one of these cameras. My head hurts to much to process all this info.. I had no idea film photography had so much to it! I'll have to return to this video when my head is a little clearer. Very good source of info.

[flightattendantsteven]

Seven years later and this video is still helping people! I just bought this camera at Goodwill for twenty bucks. It already had a zoom lens that (having never used a real camera) and I didn't know what a single button or measurement was. Found your video and I'm SO grateful!

[idontreallyknowlol]

Thanks very much for this. I literally just bought one at a garage sale today and have never owned a camera. Looking forward to learning about it.

[shgd]

Bought one of these cameras 5 years ago - my first foray into film photography. I watched this video to learn how to use it. Many cameras and years later, my photography has since been published in major publications. I owe so much to this video and have shared it with other friends who've come to me asking for recs on intro film cameras. On behalf of all of us, thank you!

[AJ-iehe]

Just bought this camera in a bit of a manic episode in attempt to find a passion in life again. Never used a film camera before but this video was extremely helpful. Will update once I’m able to take some pics and develop them.

[OneClipAtATime]

As someone who started out with a Canon T3i that did all the work for me, I was overwhelmed when I picked myself up a Canon AE-1. This video was a perfect pace and simple to understand. Also taught me lots about exposure/shutter speeds. Now I can apply all this new info towards both my film AND my DSLR cameras. So excited to take these 24 shots then race to the photo store to see how they turned out!

[RhysticStudies]

a wonderful tour of all the mechanics and functions built into the camera. thank you so much!

[mthivier]

I bought my AE-1 in 1977, and it was my constant companion, It went everywhere that I did — through art school and all my subsequent travels — for decades, right up until I switched to digital photography in the 2000s. I love my current DSLR (also a Canon); but I do miss my AE-1.

[gabrielgarza]

2017 middle school me, I was on a road trip back home when I stumbled upon this video. At that time, I was starting to explore photography. Since then, this video sparked my interest in photography and film photography. Now, I often rewatch film photography videos to reminisce about how I was captivated by content like this back then. even more now that I'm doing my 3rd year in college for filmmaking and now runs a photography business shooting not only my nikon zf but also my ae1 program.

[vincemasuka]

Couldn't go without saying thanks. Bought my first film camera a few hous ago. And i was a bit lost in all the buttons. You helped a lot :D

[georgelayton]

Getting back in the film for the first time in 35 years and this tutorial and how to use the camera help me out now and you should do a little bit more of this because people like me would love to see more and just keep on doing what you're doing

[derreth]

I just bought one of these on ebay and I found your tutorial very informative. When my camera comes I will have some idea how to use it. Thanks for posting.

[Liam_Mac]

this video was sooo helpfulll i actually learned stuff i never knew about the camera. this thing is genuinely one of the coolest pieces of tech

[SuperMelaa]

Thank you so much I am now using one that belonged to my father (He is in the hospital now with a terminal cancer). I want to treasure his camera, which is the one he used all the time when i was little. You really helped me understand how it works, i hope to continue to capture images like he used to do. THANKS AGAIN with all my heart!

[monstermayank]

Man, the condition of your camera is top notch, it looks mint new.

[pumulokasaji-nguyen]

I just bought this camera and got it today and this is the most helpful video I have ever watched. Thank you so much for making this!

[Nat]

Thank you for this. It's been more than 30 years since I used one of these and am now using on for a class. I needed this.

[JohnBacon-pz]

Ive just acquired an AE1 - im in my early 30s and missed learning to shoot on film by a couple of decades.

this video (and channel) is a godsend!

[lanecreatore]

This video was incredible. You have a gift for simplifying and teaching. So grateful. Thank you SO MUCH!

[felsics]

Just got mine for a photography class! We don't start talking about how to use our cameras until Wednesday, but I just got mine and want to know what everything does...Was wondering why the battery compartment wouldn't shut all the way--the previous owner must have loved this thing, because they snapped off that little button you mentioned. Luckily it came with a little cover for that. Was also super confused by the screen on the back! I didn't realize you just slide a piece of paper into it, and it's not a screen at all...(born in 2001 here, so). So excited to give it a go : )