Using The Canon A1 Film Camera In The Real World
My previous videos about the Canon A1 film camera looked at 'how' to use the camera's features. This video is more about actually using the camera in the real world. When would you use those features/functions and why? Some of the information applies specifically to the Canon A1, but the exposure concepts and techniques are general and apply to all cameras, both film and digital. I hope that at least some of this information is useful. If you have any comments or questions, please leave a comment below.
00:00 Introduction
00:35 The Canon A1's Big Weakness
03:03 Aperture Priority Mode
06:19 Shutter Speed Priority Mode
08:11 Fully Automatic Mode
09:43 Fully Manual Mode
11:34 Flash Photography Using The Canon 199A Speedlite
14:33 Self-Timer Operation
16:50 Multiple Exposure Operation
Old film cameras and lenses can surface anywhere. If you're lucky, you can find good examples in second-hand shops or flea markets. However, this requires a great deal of luck. The most reliable way to find good used equipment - without relying on luck - is to look on eBay. The following link should list several Canon A1 film cameras currently available on eBay:
https://ebay.us/PUXrRC
Film negatives from my A1 were scanned in using an Epson Perfection V600 Photo scanner - • Epson Perfection V600 Photo Film Nega...
Film used was a combination of Kodak Portra 160 and Kodak Gold 100/200 (possibly also some Fujifilm, but many of these shots were taken decades ago and I can no longer remember the details).
