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Film Is Not Dead.
The AE-1 is an attractive, well built camera. It's just oozing with classic vintageness with one eye on the enthusiastic enthusiasts and one eye on the pro photographer with another eye for just the enthusiastic amateur professional.
Built in 1976 and still in use today, it's easy to see how well constructed they are. Mine has taken a beating over the years and is still perfectly on song. Another has a few dents, bruises and spots on the view finder, but it still performs very well. Many have issues with light seals breaking down, but that is just a general problem with any SLR of it's age and is pretty easy to replace.
As for performance, this camera is dripping with Shutter Priority goodness. The shutter speed ranges from 1/1000th of a second down to 2 seconds. There is also a Bulb mode and the shutter release button conveniently features a cable release socket for long exposure shooting. There is also an exposure preview button and one for depth of field too. There is a light meter, and i have been lucky here because mine still work, but i have heard that it is a common problem that cameras this old do have failing light meters. But if you know what you are doing (and have a separate hand held meter) then this should not be too bigger an issue. Of course, if you want even more control over you images, then there is an AE-1 Program model too.
Lenses are an FD mount, so any EOS lenses will not fit. However, there are plenty of decent FD lenses to be found on several auction sites at a decent price.
overall, this is an excellent, well built, sturdy camera that even after 40 years performs very well and is a must for anyone delving into the film photography world. I simply can't recommend it enough.
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Canon
Es de excelente calidad!
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