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The ASA, also referred to as ISO, is indicated by the green numbers on shutter speed dial. To set the ASA, lift up on the silver ring along the edge of the shutter speed dial and turn. It may take a couple tries to lift up the ring far enough. Make sure you hold the ring up while turning, as it will not stay in place on its own.
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What film camera would be equivalent to a canon AE-1?
The Canon AE-1 is a film camera.
How do you set the ASA on a Canon AE-1?
The ASA, also referred to as ISO, is indicated by the green numbers on shutter speed dial. To set the ASA, lift up on the silver ring along the edge of the shutter speed dial and turn. It may take a couple tries to lift up the ring far enough. Make sure you hold the ring up while turning, as it will not stay in place on its own.
Will a Canon AV-1 except the FD lenses from a AE-1?
All the Canon A series cameras (AE-1, AE-1 program, AT-1, AV-1, A-1, AL-1) use the same lenses.
Is the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Telephotos Lens compatible with my Canon AE-1 camera?
The Canon EF-S lens is compatible with the AE-1, as well as most of the other Canon SLRs.
Canon AV-1 Will AE-1 lenses work with it?
yes
Why does the Canon AE-1 shutter fire when advancing film?
The Canon AE-1 camera's shutter fires when advancing film to reset the shutter mechanism and prepare it for the next exposure.
What type of batteries does a canon AE-1 camera use?
The Canon AE-1 SLR camera operates on a 6 volt 4LR44 battery, or alternately four 1.5 volt LR44 batteries.
Are canon EOS 450d lenses compatible with Canon Ae-1 cameras?
No, the lens mount is completely different.
What is the best adapter to use to connect Canon AE-1 lenses to an EOS camera?
The best adapter to connect Canon AE-1 lenses to an EOS camera is the Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Adapter.
Canon A-1 lenses will fit which canon cameras?
The Canon A-1 used FD mount manual-focus lenses. The earlier FL Canon lenses are also usable on the Canon A-1, but metering is a bit more cumbersome. The current Canon EF mount was introduced in 1987 for auto-focus lenses. There is no compatibility between FD and EF lens mounts. The Canons with FD mount include: Canon F-1 (1971) Canon FTb (1971) Canon FTbn (1973) Canon EF (1973) Canon TLb (1974) Canon TX (1975) Canon F-1n (1976) Canon AE-1 (1976) Canon AT-1 (1977) Canon A-1 (1978) Canon AV-1 (1979) Canon New F-1 (1981) Canon AE-1 Program (1981) Canon AL-1 (1982) Canon T50 (1983) Canon T70 (1984) Canon T80 (1985) Canon T90 (1986) Canon T60 (1990)
Why is my Canon AE-1 shutter stuck and how can I fix it?
Your Canon AE-1 shutter may be stuck due to a mechanical issue or a problem with the camera's internal components. To fix it, you can try gently tapping the camera, changing the batteries, or seeking professional repair services from a camera technician.
What lens are compatible with canon ae 1?
The Canon AE-1 camera uses FD mount lenses. Canon made FD mount cameras and lenses from 1971 through 1987. FD lenses are manually focused. FD lenses are no longer being manufactured, but are available for incredibly low prices on the used market. Ebay is one good source.
