I'm so hungover and I just bought one of these cameras. My head hurts to much to process all this info.. I had no idea film photography had so much to it! I'll have to return to this video when my head is a little clearer. Very good source of info.

Just bought this camera in a bit of a manic episode in attempt to find a passion in life again. Never used a film camera before but this video was extremely helpful. Will update once I’m able to take some pics and develop them.

Seven years later and this video is still helping people! I just bought this camera at Goodwill for twenty bucks. It already had a zoom lens that (having never used a real camera) and I didn't know what a single button or measurement was. Found your video and I'm SO grateful!

Thanks very much for this. I literally just bought one at a garage sale today and have never owned a camera. Looking forward to learning about it.

Bought one of these cameras 5 years ago - my first foray into film photography. I watched this video to learn how to use it. Many cameras and years later, my photography has since been published in major publications. I owe so much to this video and have shared it with other friends who've come to me asking for recs on intro film cameras. On behalf of all of us, thank you!

Couldn't go without saying thanks. Bought my first film camera a few hous ago. And i was a bit lost in all the buttons. You helped a lot :D

As someone who started out with a Canon T3i that did all the work for me, I was overwhelmed when I picked myself up a Canon AE-1. This video was a perfect pace and simple to understand. Also taught me lots about exposure/shutter speeds. Now I can apply all this new info towards both my film AND my DSLR cameras. So excited to take these 24 shots then race to the photo store to see how they turned out!

I bought my AE-1 in 1977, and it was my constant companion, It went everywhere that I did - through art school and all my subsequent travels - for decades, right up until I switched to digital photography in the 2000s. I love my current DSLR (also a Canon); but I do miss my AE-1.

a wonderful tour of all the mechanics and functions built into the camera. thank you so much!

Man, the condition of your camera is top notch, it looks mint new.

Wow now that was a trip down memory lane, bought one of these back in 1980 and turned my bedroom into a dark room, my mother wasn't too impressed and thought I had lost my mind, but I was only 20, damn where have all the years gone...far too quickly lol

Thank you for this. It's been more than 30 years since I used one of these and am now using on for a class. I needed this.

Just got mine for a photography class! We don't start talking about how to use our cameras until Wednesday, but I just got mine and want to know what everything does...Was wondering why the battery compartment wouldn't shut all the way--the previous owner must have loved this thing, because they snapped off that little button you mentioned. Luckily it came with a little cover for that. Was also super confused by the screen on the back! I didn't realize you just slide a piece of paper into it, and it's not a screen at all...(born in 2001 here, so). So excited to give it a go : )

Thank you so much I am now using one that belonged to my father (He is in the hospital now with a terminal cancer). I want to treasure his camera, which is the one he used all the time when i was little. You really helped me understand how it works, i hope to continue to capture images like he used to do. THANKS AGAIN with all my heart!

5 years old but the most informative video! Thank you

Getting back in the film for the first time in 35 years and this tutorial and how to use the camera help me out now and you should do a little bit more of this because people like me would love to see more and just keep on doing what you're doing

Thank You soooo much. I have this camera and every time I take photos and get them printed they turn out a disaster. I am really close to giving up and sticking with digital, but i really want to be better at film photography. I actually learned a lot from this video. I didn't know anything about this camera when I first bought it. I was just figuring it out on my own. I started comparing it to digital and I got very few "good images".

Took a film class a few years ago and this was a nice refresher after 3 years of dslr use

this video was sooo helpfulll i actually learned stuff i never knew about the camera. this thing is genuinely one of the coolest pieces of tech

My folks stumbled upon one of these while getting our old house I'd grown up in ready for sale. It belonged to my great grandfather--I've one of the newer EOS Rebel T3i DSLR units and It's a world different! Wasn't even 100% sure where the shutter was really, so I'm glad this video exists!

I just inherited this camera from my dad as well as three lenses. I’m so excited to learn about it. Your videos are very helpful. Thank you

I just bought this camera and got it today and this is the most helpful video I have ever watched. Thank you so much for making this!

I just bought one of these on ebay and I found your tutorial very informative. When my camera comes I will have some idea how to use it. Thanks for posting.

Thank you for this video. Just started using my grandfather favorite camera and getting into photography more. It's nice to see these still being used again thank you for these videos

omggg I've used film for a while now and never knew what a film box was or used for...you blew my mind

This video was incredible. You have a gift for simplifying and teaching. So grateful. Thank you SO MUCH!

Thanks. My dad owned one from the 80s and I've had it for the past 2 decades, but never knew what to do with it. Never had resources like this (KZfaq).

Thank you so much! This was the best camera overview I've ever seen. Thank you for explaining EVERY button, and the explanation for how to tell what will be in focus based on your aperture setting was super helpful and not something I've seen before. ❤️

My first camera in 1976. Exciting times! I loved this camera so much, I got two.

Holy crap, I think I have been using my camera all wrong... I've been taking pictures with the needle in the middle of the meter (where it says 5.6) because I thought that the middle meant perfect exposure. Feel like a dumb-ass.

I bought one in the early 80’s. Great camera

Thanks man, impulse buy yesterday, always wanted too so just bit the bullet, payed the money and now i kind of HAVE to learn, so thanks for making this part pretty easy

I just got this camera today. I looked around on utube for info. Your is the best.

Thank you for explaining how the exposure metering works in this camera. I kind of inherited an AE-1 from my brother in law's sister's husband as he passed away a couple of years ago and I'm the only one close related that's interested enough to take a bite in this. Now as I bought a film scanner my interest in this analog film tool is wide awake again. As I'm used to my dslr's it's easy to make the mistake to think that the meter in the view finder is showing how much over vs under exposed the picture is going to be, so I couldn't figure out what the aperture values was all about. :) Now I know better! I also learned what the small silver button over the AE-button is. I had no clue something like that even existed. This is going to be a whole new way of exposure thinking for me and I love the challenge. :)

This is the best explanation on how to use the Canon AE1. Thank you.

I just sat through three other AE-1 "How-to" videos and yours was by leaps and bounds the best. Answered all my questions completely. Thanks!

many thanks for the video. I just bought an AE-1 at a thrift store for $30 and it seems to work and it look in perfect condition. you explained its functions well. thanks again.

very thorough explanation of the camera

I started to collect cameras. Your tips are interesting. If someone lacks the instruction manual, then this movie is a 'rescue' board. Thank you for your movie.

Massive thanks. Photography is only a hobby for me, but I only ever shot with my Dad's old Fuji S9500 Digital camera. It does cool shots, but I've recently found My dad's two old Canon Ae-1 and A-1 Along with all his lenses, But I didn't know how o use it at all. I owe you one!

My Grandad passed this down to me and being a '98 kid, have no idea how to use it! - So thanks so much for this video.

Greatest video at explaining everything clearly and quick! Thank you!

You are a gentleman and a scholar! I just replaced the battery in my AE-1 and knew the basics of film photography it but not the other details like the aperture settings and the green A and the DOF preview. I thought that had to be pushed in to take the picture at the chosen f stop. Didn't know it was like digital cameras where the blades close when the shutter is fired. I was always wondering why the needle changed when I moved it up to the suggested f stop. Now I know. Thanks again. The information was straight forward and your delivery was easy to follow and understand. So many people just talk and talk but don't actually say anything so thank you.

Just got the Black AE-1 today and I'm extremely new to the film/photography field. You videos have been very helpful though especially this video, much thanks!

I owned an AE-1 back in 1980. It had shutter priority but I still had to think about flash speed's, depth of field and a million other things, but I kind of enjoyed my photography more back then than I do now.

I got this camera today from a yard sale for 10.00 and it works !!! Nice Video

Your AE-1 looks immaculate! I bought a new AE-1 in 1979 with that same FDn 50mm f/1.8, but I don’t think it looked any better than the one in your video.

Such a helpful video. So clearly explained! I knew the basics of how to use a film camera but ignored the extra buttons. Never knew it had a self timer!! Thanks for this

Cool video. You're right, this was my camera for basic black and white film class a couple years back. I still use it!

Keep up the good work! I can’t believe i just came across your page but you explain it so well and make it easy to understand. Like seriously bro !!

Just bought this camera off a friend and needed to figure out some of the features so thanks for the great video!

just bought one for 100 compared to the 200+ sales ive been seeing. i've been wanting this film camera for a while now, and i'm super excited to get it! next im looking forward to buying a fujifilm one

Thanks so much! I’ve taking up photography a few years ago and someone gave me this camera and it seems like a different world than digital. I was messing with the buttons with you and it makes much more sense now!

I just bought this camera from an estate sale so this was very helpful thank you very much!

My first A series camera. I now have the AE-1, AE-1 Program, AV-1 and the gorgeous A-1. Shame that the "squeak" plague most of these A series cameras but a quick drop of oil in the mirror mechanism fixes it up nicely.

Excellent. A well filmed and produced video that's clear and uncomplicated.

Excellent video. Thank you. 1000 likes

Amazing tutorial. Having just bought an ae-1 this video is invaluable. Having only shot digital until now ,this much is clear - there is no substitute for knowing how the "exposure triangle" works, be it digital or film

Just purchased this camera today and currently waiting for it to arrive in front of my door. I guess my first film roll will full of failed photos hahaha I am excited anyway. Thank you for your detailed explanation!

I have one of these cameras and a motor winder. I bought it in 1977 and it still takes great photos.

Thanks for making this video! I took a black and white photography class two years ago and I recently wanted to start shooting film again but I needed a quick crash course on my camera again. This was perfect, appreciate the help!

Gonna buy this and a bunch of goodies accessorys tomorrow.

I just bought one of these today and this was so incredibly helpful. thank you!

I started shooting with film. Didn’t get my first digital until 10 years ago. I love film.

Great video. Super insightful and glad to see all these filmshooters here on youtube

Very helpful! Thank you! Inherited my parents AE-1, circa 1982. I've learned so much from you! Thanks again!

I recently bought a Canon AE-1 with 2 vivitar lenses, a Power Winder A and an agfatronic that refuses to work. So glad I did it because I had a real sucky time this week.

Very informative and provides all necessary details for effectively using the AE-1. Thanks a lot!

First time I used this camera about 35 years ago, and I still have it, unfortunately with out use, but keeping it as a memory... Thanks for a great explanations , which even after so many years, I got some tricks I didn't know.

Great video! Better clear description of all the controls and features. Good easy to understand video without annoying music!!! Thank you!

Thanks. Very good run through. I have just bought one and the most difficulty I had was getting a lens on and off. I think I have it worked out now particularly as you have said different lenses other than canon are put on slight differently. very helpful. geoff

Finally! a good video explaining the camera! just sub! thank you

Thank you. That is really helpful as i get my canon ae1 soon.

very clear tutorial, big help. Many thanks!

thank you as well...I had an AE-1 Program before and then my father left me one,and I was trying for a minute to figure things out..I watched this video and realized that nothing was going to work without a working battery(duh?),so i am probably going today to get one.I already moved to digital,yet photography is a daily learning experience,and I realize now,that anyone who says they know it all is delusional.There's just so much science,creativity,and imagination involved,just like the other arts.I just feel like using my film cameras again is just like traveling for a home cooked meal.I will probably be watching your videos so much my computers might get up and walk away.

I bought one of these with the winding motor wide and zoom lenses and the flash that mounted to the top when in Germany in 1980.

Oh my God. Thank you! I can see that everyone felt the same way I did after watching your video! I had so many questions! It all clicked! (I found mine in my Grand-Father's garage, weirdly there's no mold, it is dusty, and needs to be cleaned up, but it works!) Thank you!

My Dad just found his and sent it to me! Thank you for the info!

Thanks. I'm still an amateur when it comes to film photography. I've mostly just been collecting cameras, but I'd really like to get into photography more. I just picked up an AE-1, with extra lenses, at a local thrift store. Good to see what everything does. I have quite a few other cameras, but I'm planning on using this one as my primary film camera.

Terrific video on the how-to. Thank you!! Really appreciate this! I'm thinking about getting a film camera and the AE1 is on the top 3 list!

You gave very clear and concise instructions. Thanks so much for making this video! I just ordered an AE-1 from ebay and am waiting for it to arrive.

Thank you so much! Your video help to understand so many things about my camera. I'm ready to shoot this weekend 😊😊

Just bought the Program version of this camera But I must say this is a really informative video and i really learned a lot ! Thanks man :)

Thank you! This was by far the most helpful video I've watched explaining the AE-1! :)

appreciate the tutorial! got my notes all set and done now to make it count - cheers.

This camera has everything you ever need.

Really good video. I have just got this camera and you have covered all I need to know. Thanks.

Thanks! Going on a road trip and will be using the camera for the first time. This was super helpful!!

This is my first camera ever & this video really helped a lot thank you!

I've just bought this camera and this video has been very helpful. I haven't shot film in 30 years and never with an SLR. I'm really looking forward to getting out and shooting with this. It will also help me improve my digital photography too. Thank you. I wonder how many times i'll be chimping at the back of the camera after a shot though :D

Best video regarding ae1..

For someone who is used to using a more automatic film camera this is very helpful, thank you!

Thank you so much for this video, didn't know how the green number DOF guide worked!

I have gone from a Tlb,Ftb,AE-1,T-50,t-70 to the T3i.I love Canon products

Great camera! Had one for eight years! Unlike the digital cameras that must be replace every two or three years to keep up with technology!!!

most useful video on youtube about the AE-1. Thank you so much

i just ordered my camera, im so excited! thank you for this video!

Just found this camera at a pawn shop and put it on layaway. And I'm so excited to get it that I wanted to look up more stuff about it and this video was just perfect! Thank you!

Great video! I’m new to film photography and this really helped me a lot

Very Helpfull video. Thanks a lot. I want to buy an AE-1. It help me a lot.