Messages: 36, I sold both, back in the day. I never sold the F1 in any version. Nor did I ever sell the Canon EF. At the risk of disagreeing with wiltw, I would say that the A-1 was not a professional usage designed camera - the various versions of the F-1 filled that role.
We saw similar reliability between the two at the retail level. In their heyday, and in our market, slide film was very popular with people who used 35mm SLRs, with Kodachrome 25 and Kodachrome 64 being particularly popular.
The shutter speed preferred automatic exposure offered by both was well suited to those relatively slow emulsions - boy did I sell a lot of Kodachrome 64 to a lot of AE-1 and A-1 users. The addition of aperture preferred auto exposure metering to the AE-1 program improved that camera, and made it probably too much of a competitor to the A If I had to choose between the two, I would base my decision entirely on condition - they are both very good cameras.
Aug 13, 4. I wouldn't recommend either one but not because I think they're bad. I just think they're over-priced right now. Aug 13, 5. Aug 13, 6. Messages: 5, Aug 13, 7. The A-1 is stronger, faster, better, than any other A-series machine, and you can feel that fact when you hold it and shoot it.
Last edited: Aug 13, Aug 13, 8. I never used either one of them with film. I would pick the A Aug 13, 9. Messages: 1, Owned both, and the AE-1P was a great camera. I achieved some brilliant shots, but the A1 just felt better when paired with the MA motordrive. Is it better than its forbear? I think so. But I also know that for some people, the AE-1 is the best camera in the world. If you plan on doing a lot of low-light shooting and need a brighter VF, maybe opt for the Program.
By purchasing anything using these links, Casual Photophile may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. This helps Casual Photophile produce the content we produce. Many thanks for your support. James Tocchio is a writer and photographer, and the founder of Casual Photophile. Enormously useful review.
I never knew these two cameras were so different. We talked about the limitations of the shutter in the post. About 10 years ago I bought a secondhand example and I now use it on a fairly regular basis. Still a great camera when used with good lenses and film. A lightweight and not to compare in the build quality to Nikon geart but smart for traveling and the optics are superb!
Was using Canon FD lenses with an adapter on my Fuji digital cameras, but fell in love with the AE-1 program camera, bought one recently and started shooting on film again after 14 years not doing so. Just stumbled across this article again after I was writing something about my own AE-1 Program my Grandfather gave me. Great piece and a great piece of kit.
Re-read your nice write-up about this fine machine. Got one in the mail right now to complement my AE-1! As for the Aperture Priority possibilities of the AE-1 Program, it can only be down if you intend to shoot the lens wide open. Thanks for the review… long ago and far away, I shot with a Minolta X… I jumped back in about years ago with digital Nikon variations and then went the Sony A7R and A7R2 route… Just a few weeks ago, a friend handed me all her Canon gear from back in the day… including an AE Where is this going?
Well… I think you know how it is… I started getting all excited about film, was somewhat unsure about the AE-1 but had recently read great, great stuff about the F… funny how that works, eh? Just do it! My second roll, in system presently, is that darn Fuji Provia F which you guys have reviewed.
Now I feel like I want one!!! James Tocchio September 17, Share this post! All stories by:James Tocchio. Jim Grey September 17, at pm. James September 17, at pm. Thanks, my friend! Great cameras. John September 17, at pm. Rob Moses Photography October 21, at pm. Nice shots of the cameras in your post here :. James October 21, at pm. Dave Mockford January 18, at pm. Randle P. This was where I realized the AE-1P's standard focusing screen was the culprit.
After reading through all the posts here on the subject, I think folks have pretty accurately summed up the two cameras very well. Each held an important spot in the evolution of 35mm photography.
The A-1 was a quantum leap beyond its predecessor, the AE-1, offering never before seen levels of automation. Canon even coined a term for the A Hexaphotocybernetic. Remember that one? Six modes of exposure automation. The AE-1P was a smartly downsized evolutionary upgrade of the A So it lost the Av mode and stop-down AE, so what?
Sort of a return to the basics of the AE-1, but with modern updates that even the A-1 didn't have, plus it had much of the good looks of the A-1 as well, which to me has always been a much more handsome camera than the AE-1 and is one of the nicest looking of all of Canon's SLRs, in my view. Great to read all the postings here.
I did not enjoy the merits and pleasure of the AE-1 Program until just about a year ago. And available too in black like the A Still one of the sexiest cameras, again, MHO. Many days when I need to walk about with our without the dog by my side I carry my A I use either the Canon Zoom or the standard 50mm 1. The A-1 is still my preferred tool to help me look, see, find an image or not and think.
This is as it was 30 years ago when I lived in West Virginia and still is today. Digital is great but not quite the same. In the past 3 decades "instant gratification" became even more "instant" and my A-1 helps me to slow it down and savor the sights. Right now I have about 7 rolls of undeveloped film it would be nice to see any fruits of those walks.
I'm thinking I'm too old to start developing again but who knows. I started on a AE-1P and used it for 15 years before working over to the A I think that the ergonomics of the AE-1P are better. The shutter speed switch is perfectly visible and perfectly placed on the AE-1P.
It's large enough that it sticks out just perfectly for your finger to rapidly adjust. I also think that the simplified features lend it to learning 35mm photography Your eye is in the viewfinder looking at the light meter.
The problem with the A-1 is that it's focused too much on the automatic modes. It hides the selection dial, even! It hides it under a clear window and even a slide-up cover on the dial. Better to learn on, better for the basics. Better for manual shooting.
That, and I would love to have 30sec shutter speeds on it! But the interchangeable focus screens for the AE-1P is a good compromise. The A-1 is the far better camera.
I disagree with the above reviewer Mark ; the A-1 is extremely easy to configure without removing your eye from the viewfinder. Want to change speeds? Move the dial. Want to change between shutter priority and aperture priority? Move the ring around the dial. Want to use manual mode? Move the aperture ring on the lens. As for the "hidden selection dial", i don't understand. Which makes perfect sense, because in that context, the machine will set the shutter speed.
Extremely easy and extremely well thought. And what about the LED viewfinder? It's by far the most beautiful and comfortable-on-your-eyes display i've yet seen in a camera. And for total photographic concentration, you can even disable it so there's nothing that distracts you. The A-1 was better except for the screens. The AE-1 Program had laser matte screens, introduced in
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