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Photograph Quality	9.8/10
Features	9.1/10
Ease of Use	9.1/10
Value for Money	9.2/10
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By john willick. on 4th Aug 2002

john willick.'s Ratings

Features	7/10
Value for money	10/10
Overall value	10/10
john willick.'s recommendation

Good Points

Great camera to learn on. Bulletproof.

Bad Points

Canon changed the lens mount so you'll always be buying used gear.

General Comments

I love the Canon A1 camera too, I've taken some amazing pictures with it.

11 Comments on Review by john willick. for Canon A1 35mm SLR camera

1. Gavin. on 11th Oct 2002

   The fact that canon changed the lens mount (to the EF system) isn't really a bad point. It means there is a huge supply of fantastic lenses out there at low prices. I certainly agree that the A1 is a fantastic camera!!

2. jaye. on 13th Jan 2003

   This is a spectacular camera. With quality features. A seasoned marvel, used by photographers of many levels. I must say I love A1 also

3. Lasse. on 18th Jan 2003

   Hello! What is a fair price for a used A1? I´m very new to photographing: How does the blitz function, when it isn't built in?

4. woolfie. on 25th Jan 2003

   I have an A1 and have always been happy with it. I have always used Canons. My A1 is now experiencing a 'zippp' noise when the shutter is released. I understand this is fairly common, and I seem to recall having the same problem with my old AE-1. Whats the problems and how do I fix it?

5. Jaye. on 28th Jan 2003

   I believe that that noise you are hearing is the infamous Canon squeak. I heard tht noise on a site that specializes in fixing that problem. It is due to the drying out of certain areas in the camera. It can be repaired by some camera shops, where they re lubricate the mirror area. If you search Canon A-1 sites you can also find info on how to do it yourself. But professional application is best in my opinion. This is a problem with Canon's A-series cameras.

6. Bob. on 16th Jul 2003

   My battery is dead and I can't figure out how to replace it! I too love my A1 and have had it for years. But I've never changed the battery, and now I don't know how. Help!

7. tahir alavi on 26th Sep 2003

   I have an A-1 sinse 1980. Superb camera.
   The battery is replaced from the front by sliding open the lock besides the lens in front and repalacing the single cell ....perhaps of C series.
   Dr. Tahir Alavi

8. zihodes on 15th Jan 2005

   I purchased an A1 the minute it was available the summer of 1978, at Ferrari Camera in Boston. I haven't used it for years, but would like to resurrect it. Does anyone know the battery type used in the camera - I took the last one out and apparently threw it away some time ago.

9. Ieuanfawr on 17th May 2006

   The battery is a 6v PX28. Any decent photographic dealer will supply one.

10. Krystia on 20th Apr 2008

    My father gave me his A-1 with the original manual (thankfully). I've dusted it off and looking to somehow obtain a battery for it. I'm guessing I should take it in to a shop and have it professionally serviced/cleaned. Also interested in getting a flash attachment for it. If anyone knows of online suppliers for this camera, please inform. I have two other Canons but I realize the A-1 is one of the best cameras to get started with for serious hobbying.

11. Ieuanfawr on 29th Apr 2008

    After almost 30 years of ownership, I've sold my A1 on Fleabay. I had to accept I wasn't using it anymore, and my dream of a digital back plate wasn't going to happen.
    
    There was some bronzing on the top corners, but the shutter worked quietly as it did when new. It had been professionally serviced many times to ensure accurate metering and all the electronics and mechanicals were working perfectly.
    
    I also sold a 199A Speedlite and four FD lenses, two fixed focus, two zooms. All were in good working order, hardly mark on them despite years of use.
    
    The price was about what I'd been offered in a local photographic shop - not much in other words.
    
    The A1 is dead, long live the A1!

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