My dad had onr like this when I was a kid and I have great memories of the feel and sound of the camera. I've just bought one for myself and look forward to getting to know it over the next few months.
Spent my first afternoon shooting with this camera and it was wonderful - simplicity itself. The manual was excellent and I spent a couple of hours the night before reading it thoroughly which meant no surprised shooting the shoot. I am so excited to get my first bunch of prints back and intend to process the film (b&w) myself once lockdown allows!
Great thing about the Canon AV-1 is that the battery door don't break as easily as the AE-1's fragile door. The infamous Canon mirror cough also seem to not affect the AV-1 as commonly as other A series bodies probably due reduced complexity. With the simpler design, the weight of the AV-1 is noticeably lighter too.
Thank you so much for doing two videos on this camera. There are so few. And you did great explain it for a novice shutterbug. Quick question: What does a 'S' mean on the frame count window?
Thank you! S means start. So you frame counter will reset to that when you open the film back. Then you'll advance your leader (one loaded) to "1". The 1 indicates you've moved past the film leader that was ruined by light and to a good part of the film for recording images.
No it won't with this camera. Basically you're going for whether this camera can work in program mode, with the aperture and shutter speed selected automatically. And it does not have a computer capable of that. Basically, the camera needs a specific aperture to calculate exposures. I'm not sure what would happen if you set the lens to "A", but I suspect that none of the photos would turn out.
There's no off switch on these. I don't think they drain the battery significantly when not in use. There may be some static discharge, but there's no quartz timer or LCD that stays on all the time with these, as is the case with newer camera models.
It does need batteries, yes, or nothing will work all. It needs a PX28 or an LR44. Those are the same thing and are both available at any grocery store or pharmacy.
Hey! how Is it? I've got a canon speedlite 011A flash but once I press its test button on (the light is on) the flashing light power is very weak with no difference at 100 or 400. AA batteries are totally charged. May the flash be ruined?
I am an absolute amateur. Havent played with a film camera for about 15 years, and that was with disposables. Would this make a decent "starter" camera for someone like me who is toying with the idea of photography as a hobby, but is more comfortable with the "point and shoot" method? If I enjoy it, I suspect I would like a model with more control, but I think that would be more of a hindrance for my experience level. Saw one of these in near mint condition for a pretty good price, just wondering if it is worth it for someone like me.
This would be a good starter option, yes, assuming you're comfortable with manual focus. The automatic exposure mode is probably going to be easy for you to learn.
Dear sir .. if I have a Nikon FG20 and a Nikon Fe, what is the third Nikon camera that you recommend for me like (Fm or Fm2 or Fe2 .....), in terms of accepting all lenses such as Ai-s ais and nikkor s auto and non ai-s and DC lenses. There will also be a diversity between electronic and mechanical cameras. and the same thing on canon camera، Note that I have a Canon AV1 now. Thanks
I wouldn't recommend a third camera. I'd recommend sticking with what you have and learning to use them so that they become an extension of your hands.
Do you have a good battery in it? The shutter won't fire without a battery and the lever won't advance without the shutter firing. If yes, have you shot through an entire roll of film and not rewound it? It neither of those is the solution, let me know.
@@dubtofukstep713 Hmm. That could be an issue. There could be an electronics fault with the camera if the battery is fresh and it's not working in "A" mode. One other resource that might be helpful besides me on this would be the Canon Forums. The users there know Canon cameras very well and might have some ideas that I don't.
which would you recommend for beginners, ae-1 or av-1? i’m just someone looking to buy a film camera for fun, for quick easy shots. i’ve heard great things about the ae-1 since it has such a great reputation, but i’m scared it might be too finicky for a beginner
The AT-1. The AV-1 and AE-1 are both designed to be automatic so they won't do as good a job teaching you about film photography or exposure. Also, the AT-1 is probably the cheapest of the three (and the most well built.)
Let me make sure I'm 100% clear on this. You first comment on my video with an insult and vulgarity and then leave this snide comment. This is quite the change from your first comment. Yes, creators can see comments that you And no. It's not like a point and shoot. It's and SLR designed to be user friendly, and to do some of the exposure calculation for the user, but not all. It's a camera designed to give people who don't want or don't need to learn all to details about using a camera with the ability to still take good photos.
My dad had onr like this when I was a kid and I have great memories of the feel and sound of the camera. I've just bought one for myself and look forward to getting to know it over the next few months.
Nice! This si a great learning camera.
Spent my first afternoon shooting with this camera and it was wonderful - simplicity itself. The manual was excellent and I spent a couple of hours the night before reading it thoroughly which meant no surprised shooting the shoot. I am so excited to get my first bunch of prints back and intend to process the film (b&w) myself once lockdown allows!
Nice!
Love your explanations, very detailed and never boring :)
I just bought a Canon AV-1 and this video was very helpful, like a live action Manual lol
Thank you! That's exactly my goal, to make videos that feel like personal instructions, so it's good to know that's working.
Can you tell me which batteries do you use in it ?
This was the camera all of my baby pictures were taken with! I’m so excited to use it! Thanks for the great vid!
Thank you!
@@DavidHancock No, THANK YOU! XD
Really helpful, thanks a lot man!
Thank you!
Thank you for this informative tutorial,
Thank you!
super useful and helpful! thanks dude!
Thank you¡
Fantastic , thank you
Thank you!
Great thing about the Canon AV-1 is that the battery door don't break as easily as the AE-1's fragile door. The infamous Canon mirror cough also seem to not affect the AV-1 as commonly as other A series bodies probably due reduced complexity. With the simpler design, the weight of the AV-1 is noticeably lighter too.
Excellent points. I should have mentioned the battery door. it's definitely the nicest in the A lineup.
And 1 one my AV-1 has a broken battery door. I do not have another "A" series Canon with a broken battery door. Except of course, my AL-1s.
Thank you so much for doing two videos on this camera. There are so few. And you did great explain it for a novice shutterbug. Quick question: What does a 'S' mean on the frame count window?
Thank you!
S means start. So you frame counter will reset to that when you open the film back. Then you'll advance your leader (one loaded) to "1". The 1 indicates you've moved past the film leader that was ruined by light and to a good part of the film for recording images.
Thank You!
Thank you!
so damn helpful.
Thank you!
Hi, great video, any advice that you can give me to handle the photometer correctly?
Thank you! I think the best advice I have on that front of in video 2.
Hello :)
If i chose the green A in the Lens, does ir work? Its possible to make the speed and apture automatic?
Thank you
No it won't with this camera. Basically you're going for whether this camera can work in program mode, with the aperture and shutter speed selected automatically. And it does not have a computer capable of that. Basically, the camera needs a specific aperture to calculate exposures. I'm not sure what would happen if you set the lens to "A", but I suspect that none of the photos would turn out.
Might be a bit stupid - but how do you turn off the camera? Would like to be sure it's not using the battery when i am not using it.
There's no off switch on these. I don't think they drain the battery significantly when not in use. There may be some static discharge, but there's no quartz timer or LCD that stays on all the time with these, as is the case with newer camera models.
Do you go over how to use the self timer? I don't think I saw it in the other vid. I can move the dial but the button stays depressed.
There's a second video in this series. I may have covered it there. But it's been some years since I made this video.
does it need batteries to work necessarily and what batteries should I use ? my friend has one and it does not work. Maybe it is battery issue Thanks!
It does need batteries, yes, or nothing will work all. It needs a PX28 or an LR44. Those are the same thing and are both available at any grocery store or pharmacy.
Hey! how Is it? I've got a canon speedlite 011A flash but once I press its test button on (the light is on) the flashing light power is very weak with no difference at 100 or 400. AA batteries are totally charged. May the flash be ruined?
That's not a flash I have familiarity with. The Canon forums might have people who know.
What battery is used for the camera an where can it be purchased
PX28 (also called LR44) and any pharmacy or grocery store will carry them. Video 2 also shows how to install them.
I am an absolute amateur. Havent played with a film camera for about 15 years, and that was with disposables. Would this make a decent "starter" camera for someone like me who is toying with the idea of photography as a hobby, but is more comfortable with the "point and shoot" method? If I enjoy it, I suspect I would like a model with more control, but I think that would be more of a hindrance for my experience level. Saw one of these in near mint condition for a pretty good price, just wondering if it is worth it for someone like me.
This would be a good starter option, yes, assuming you're comfortable with manual focus. The automatic exposure mode is probably going to be easy for you to learn.
Dear sir ..
if I have a Nikon FG20 and a Nikon Fe, what is the third Nikon camera that you recommend for me like (Fm or Fm2 or Fe2 .....), in terms of accepting all lenses such as Ai-s ais and nikkor s auto and non ai-s and DC lenses.
There will also be a diversity between electronic and mechanical cameras.
and the same thing on canon camera، Note that I have a Canon AV1 now.
Thanks
I wouldn't recommend a third camera. I'd recommend sticking with what you have and learning to use them so that they become an extension of your hands.
@@DavidHancock thanks
what sort of flash can be used for this camera?
Any basic flash with manual power controls on the back will work.
My AV-1 lever is jammed and will not advance. Any suggestions?
Do you have a good battery in it? The shutter won't fire without a battery and the lever won't advance without the shutter firing. If yes, have you shot through an entire roll of film and not rewound it? It neither of those is the solution, let me know.
I have the battery in but no film. Still doesn’t wind?
@@dubtofukstep713 Does the shutter trigger when you press the shutter button and, to make sure, the camera is set to"A"?
David Hancock the shutter button is set to A but does not trigger when I press it.
@@dubtofukstep713 Hmm. That could be an issue. There could be an electronics fault with the camera if the battery is fresh and it's not working in "A" mode. One other resource that might be helpful besides me on this would be the Canon Forums. The users there know Canon cameras very well and might have some ideas that I don't.
which would you recommend for beginners, ae-1 or av-1? i’m just someone looking to buy a film camera for fun, for quick easy shots. i’ve heard great things about the ae-1 since it has such a great reputation, but i’m scared it might be too finicky for a beginner
The AT-1. The AV-1 and AE-1 are both designed to be automatic so they won't do as good a job teaching you about film photography or exposure. Also, the AT-1 is probably the cheapest of the three (and the most well built.)
Question: how do you open the camera to get to the film?
Check out video 2 which should demonstrate that.
is this camera has a counter film?
Yes. The section of this video that covers the things on top of the camera shows the location.
well, i just bought one for 20€, didnt even think for that price. And now i found out that there is no manual control 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Still a great price!
So it’s like a point & shoot? Lol
Let me make sure I'm 100% clear on this. You first comment on my video with an insult and vulgarity and then leave this snide comment.
This is quite the change from your first comment. Yes, creators can see comments that you
And no. It's not like a point and shoot. It's and SLR designed to be user friendly, and to do some of the exposure calculation for the user, but not all. It's a camera designed to give people who don't want or don't need to learn all to details about using a camera with the ability to still take good photos.