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| Photograph Quality | 10/10  |
|---|---|
| Features | 8.7/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.3/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9.3/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.9/10 |
Full review by
julesseyes
on 15th Dec 2007
User Rating : 10
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0
Good Points: Web site's shown, and useable to find even more information.
General comments: I have been learning to use my AE-1 Canon for a few years. I know in the future I will have to go digital, but not as long as I have this camera. I enjoyed reading from other's about their feelings on this particular camera.
julesseyes's review and ratings | 55 words
Review by
mikmap
on 26th Aug 2003
User Rating : 10
Respect :
-3
I LOVE my Canon AE-1. My father gave it to me for my high school graduation (1987)and it has taken thousand's if not a million pictures from my graduation, thru college, graduation again, marriage and the birth of my two children (and everything in between)(2003). I have had it cleaned thoroughly 2 times in it's life, once due to my own carelessness. I didn't notice the bottom panel was loose and I put it down in the sand and sand got up into the mechanism. I had it cleaned and it was like brand ...
mikmap's full review | 129 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
Coop.
on 9th Jul 2003
User Rating : 10
Respect :
-9
A fine classic SLR with programmed features or fully manual (for the true camera buff). A treasure with Canon wide angle, Canon 55MM, Tamron 38-200 telephoto lenses and filters. Great for B/W, Sepia, Color pics. Would sell to interested party.
A real investment quality collector's camera.
Coop.'s full review | 47 words
Review by
Thomas B..
on 10th Jun 2003
User Rating : 4
Respect :
+2
Had an AE-1 years ago that I eventually traded for a Nikon. Canon's lenses for this mount are very good, but you'll only find them on the used shelf as Canon obsoleted this entire lens mount (not the first time they've abandoned older Canon owners). For this reason and because of reliability issues I switched to Nikon.
Only buy this camera if it's in excellent working condition and you have access to lenses, because there is no parts support from Canon for this old dog, and lenses for the ...
Thomas B..'s full review | 116 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
Jaye.
on 19th Nov 2002
User Rating : 10
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+1
Hey, I am a Nikon_guy. But I always wanted, an AE-1. Well, I got the AE-1, and a Vivitar 283 flash, for $25.00, from a neighbor, who was given the camera on a trash route. I put batteries in the flash, and POW!!, then, I ran a roll of 200 speed in the AE-1, to my surprise, the shots were....POW, a big hit. I have run a few rolls through this baby, and the shots, are great. I just love this camera. And guess what, I went out and got a Canon A1. This is a horse. But the AE-1, is so amazing. ...
Jaye.'s full review | 201 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
G Bray.
on 16th Jun 2002
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+4
I have (and still) use my Canon A1 and AE-1 35mm SLR cameras. I have owned the AE-1 since the 1970s and cannot complain. The A1 was purchased in 1982. I have toured the world with both and they have never let me down (except the original battery of the AE-1 has just -today- given out).
I use 28mm / 50mm/ 35-70 zoom / 80-210 zoom and so the cameras are subject to the wear and tear of lens changing.
The cameras do look used but there is little point in having them and leaving them in the b ...
G Bray.'s full review | 103 words
Review by
KEOHAN.
on 16th Apr 2002
User Rating : 10
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0
First Canon AE-1 35mm SLR camera was bought new in '86. Loved using it and travelled throughout asia with it. It never failed or caused me any problems. Was stolen in '91. Have missed using a truly reliable manual SLR camera and bought a used AE-1 last week for $105.00 (with a 35-200mm Tokina zoom)at a used camera shop. I am once again truly pleased with it's performance. I just don't know how to select the ASA settings!
KEOHAN.'s full review | 95 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
Ignacio de Nevares.
on 2nd Apr 2002
User Rating : 10
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+1
I think the Canon AE-1 is an excellent 35mm SLR camera. I have taken very good pictures with it. It is too heavy to carry if you take it hiking or mountain climbing as I did, belive me with 0 degrees celcius and 120km/h of wind, as I had one weekend, it was not the perfect camera. It also has many problems with the cold. Nevertheless, it is an excellent camera and you get good pictures with it, what is what I expect of a camera.
Ignacio de Nevares.'s full review | 116 words
Review by
Andrew Brown.
on 20th Mar 2002
User Rating : 10
Respect :
-1
I bought this Canon AE-1 35mm SLR camera a few years ago used back in 1999 I believe. My father actually has one that he bought new when they first came out. Anyway I use it everywhere! I am very much into Outdoor Photography and this camera seems to be indestructable! We live in a very cold climate and have extreme weather conditions ranging from -35 - 40 celcius to (for a few short weeks)+30 in the summer! This camera is like a ROCK with it's old school metal body design and the ability to cha ...
Andrew Brown.'s full review | 163 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Domingo.
on 24th Feb 2002
User Rating : 10
Respect :
-1
The Canon AE-1 35mm SLR camera is a real collectors item, always there for the serious action for fun or work.
Domingo.'s full review | 36 words
Review by
Richard.
on 6th Feb 2002
User Rating : 9
Respect :
-1
I've had a Canon AE-1 35mm SLR camera since 1979 and it hasn't missed a beat. I sent it to the workshop for routine maintenance for the first time last year and it only needed some minor adjustment. Photographs taken with this camera are excellent (dependant on lens, of course). It's very durable. It even survived a major car accident without damage to the body (some lenses needed repairing).
Richard.'s full review | 100 words
Review by
Roy.
on 8th Jan 2002
User Rating : 10
Respect :
+4
We bought this Canon AE-1 35mm SLR camera new in 1976, and it wasn't until 5 years later that I was allowed to use it. I have brought it literally everywhere and although I have used up point and shoot cameras along the way, the AE-1 has been the good, reliable one. I was shooting weddings with this camera with excellent results for someone of 14 years of age. It has been with me to about 20 of these United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, North Pole, China, Philippines and only recently ...
Roy.'s full review | 125 words
Review by
Ryan.
on 4th Jan 2002
User Rating : 10
Respect :
+2
The Canon AE-1 is an awesome SLR camera. I'm no pro, but even with this SLR, I seem to take pictures that look awesome..and it's so easy! I've only had one thing that needed to be fixed, but it was minor...my grandfather bought it new back in 1976, and it's been working strong ever since! I love it!!!
Ryan.'s full review | 71 words
Review by
MrMichky.
on 28th Nov 2001
User Rating : 10
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+2
I love my canon AE-1 SLR. it's the best thing next to thanksgiving. I wouldn't use another camera if my photo career depended on it. It's God's gift to photographers.
MrMichky.'s full review | 53 words | 3 comments added.
Review by
raian.
on 15th Nov 2001
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+1
Recently ran into someone at a dog show with the exact same camera I had, both of us noted the others AE-1 and we both remarked, "don't ever get rid of it!" Maintenance? All I've ever done is change the battery and blow the dirt out of it. This camera is a real trooper.
raian.'s full review | 92 words
Review by
Norther Wolf.
on 25th May 2001
User Rating : 10
Respect :
+4
This camera has to be among the best SLR cameras ever made. The mechanic and electronic part works like a charm, doing what you expect, and neither sand or snow kills this camera. The choice of original optics are good, and the availability and prices of used optics etc are also good.
Norther Wolf.'s full review | 96 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Neil Stone.
expert review 
on 4th Apr 2001
User Rating : 8
Respect :
+5
I love my AE-1. However, I learned on a Pentax P30t which has a light meter that suggests shutter speeds, unlike the AE-1, which suggests f-stops. I still think photography is quicker when you can choose a motion-stopping shutter speed and move the aperture ring around until your meter says 1/250 is OK. The AE-1 took a little getting used to for me. I had to remember what f-stop I was on and get a feeling for how far I had to move it so that I wouldn't have to take my eye away from the viewf ...
Neil Stone.'s full review | 128 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Paulos.
on 30th Jan 2001
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+1
They dont make them like they used to do they.This is better made than the Nikons of this era. I have a Nikon FG20 too which has now broke (dropped from a great height) oops a daisy!
Paulos.'s full review | 61 words
Review by
Chris Pitassy.
on 16th May 2000
User Rating : 8
Respect :
+3
I have had one for 20 years and have found it to
be extremely reliable. I would recomend it to anyone looking for a nice
manual focus camera.
Chris Pitassy.'s full review | 42 words
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