Comments on: Vintage Canon AE-1 SLR Camera

By: buy cameras

buy cameras — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:50:58 +0000

I’m sorry I have pictures in your blog canon AE-1

By: danj

danj — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:22:13 +0000

The AE-1 uses the FD lens mount which is not compatible with the EOS mount in any way. Lenses are not interchangable between the old school manual focus cameras and the newer EOS film and digital cameras. Most of the lenses from the EOS series of film cameras will work on the Canon dslr bodies.

By: thomas

thomas — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:26:43 +0000

I bought a 1952 Canon rangefinder at a local “goodwill” for 14 bucks. From checking the Canon Museum site I couldn’t tell what model it was, but it got me 350 bucks on ebay…

twas a nice camera though…i should have kept it

By: Andrew Malbas

Andrew Malbas — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:10:45 +0000

i own a AE 1.
it was my first camera.
bought it at a pawn shop for $90.
best decision i’ve ever made.

By: Eric Yang

Eric Yang — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:53:17 +0000

Glenn,

From what I understand - the EOS lenses can work on some of the newer Canon Digital SLR’s, but you won’t gain much/any control of the lenses and I think the EXIF data isn’t available.

Again, it’s tough to tell without taking your actual lenses into a camera shop where you can take a few shots and test for yourself.

Either way, film SLR’s are definitely fantastic. I use both and love having the convenience and artistic control of both.

By: Glenn Huston

Glenn Huston — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:54:54 +0000

I also agree with Dave. I’ve had my AE 1 since my childern were very small. They are now 24 and 26. I have all the lenses from 28 mm up to 500mm, also a 2x and a 135 to 270 zoom. I would not sell or trade them for anything. I am however getting ready to buy a digital. I have been told by a cousin, that my lenses will fit the digital. Do you know if this is true.
Thanks for any info on this.

Glenn,

By: David Kapp

David Kapp — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:35:28 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. I started photography years ago in the digital world, but soon turned totally to film. I now shoot a mixture of 35mm and medium format, mostly contax gear.

Things may change though with my first child on the way.

Dave