Canon AE1 35mm SLRs
Canon AE1 35mm SLRs
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[Nov 27, 1999]
robert yetter
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AE1
Strength:
it is easy to use and takes great pics.
Weakness:
none!! this is the best camera i have ever used. my family and friends are always borrowing it!! Similar Products Used: None |
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[Nov 23, 1999]
Ken Guarnaccia
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AE1
Strength:
Weakness:
Never! The most dependable body in my bag. Durable, dependable, simple, great photos. Customer Service I don't know. I've never had to call. Similar Products Used: EOS Ellan IIe |
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[Nov 19, 1999]
Keith Freck
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AE1
Strength:
A nice, simple SLR. Nice heavy brass body.
Weakness:
None so far. I bought the camera second hand and have owned it 2 years. This is a fantastic manual SLR. Only use this camera if you have time to set up a shot. Otherwise an auto focus camera is a better choice. Customer Service Too old to worry about. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Nov 17, 1999]
Justin Sycamore
Beginner
Model Reviewed:
AE1
Strength:
Its simple and easy to use!
Weakness:
No complaints so far Great camera at a good price. A definite thumbs up! Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: none |
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[Nov 16, 1999]
Patricia Barbour
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AE1
Strength:
The Canon AE-1 offers manual or automatic photography and you can select the speed you need.
Weakness:
I ahev used this camera for 14 years and have had no problems with it. It is very reliable. The Canon AE-1 is all I need to take beautiful photos of my family and friends. Customer Service I ave never had to use customer service. Similar Products Used: I have had no need to try other products. |
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[Nov 09, 1999]
Allan Quartermain
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AE1
Strength:
I LOVE this camera. I learned photography on it and I would heartily recommend that anyone wanting to start photography begin with a manual like this one.
Weakness:
Lenses are not a standard size and are difficult to find. A good camera to start with, especially if you can find one with a couple of lenses to go with. Customer Service I haven't had any difficulty finding a repairman that can handle this one Similar Products Used: Canon AE, Nikon N60 |
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[Oct 25, 1999]
aarin X. ripes
Model Reviewed:
AE1
Strength:
This camera is completely bulletproof. My current AE-1 was purchased in 1979 and inherited from a family member. That sums to 20 years of near-flawless performance, despite it having been somewhat abused and dropped several times by its former owner. (Lost a lens due to this damage, but the AE-1 shrugged it off any damage.)
Weakness:
Film retaining sprocket got a little sticky some years ago; tiny bit of silicon fixed it right up. Otherwise, zero problems from a 2 decade span. (Especially considering the thing went about 15 years without ever receiving proper basic maintenance or cleaning.) Still my workhorse 135 camera when I'm working non-AF (which is most of the time). I especially recommend it over any other to all novices; it's a great camera to learn on. Customer Service Never had to take it in. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Sep 30, 1999]
Jan-Petter Midtgård
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AE1
Strength:
Easy to use, enough automation to take snapshots in a hurry, full manual control when I need it.
Weakness:
Except for a broken battery lid which I easily fixed with superglue, no problems for 17 years. Great camera both for beginners and experinced users. Customer Service Haven't been neccesary. Similar Products Used: None, this is my first and only camera. |
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[Sep 25, 1999]
Kristine Trent
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AE1
Strength:
Dependable. I have it as a backup for my A-1
Weakness:
none real nice camera for the SLR buff. There must be millions of these out there! Customer Service none necessary Similar Products Used: A-1 and FTb |
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[Aug 24, 1999]
Mike Cushing
Casual
Model Reviewed:
AE1
Strength:
Reliable
Weakness:
None My second camera. It always performed well until it was stolen along with the bag and lenses. Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: A-1 |