Canon Film Camera restoration

johnda · 17th September 2010, 23:15

We have a Canon AE-1, without lens cover, Flash and Case.
Is there a place I can source it?
Is there a compatible flash?

Its in good condition (minus the missing pieces) if i sold it what would i get?

satyabrata.dash · 19th March 2022, 22:24

Replying to this thread after 12 years, but this answer is more relevant today, after film photography is seeing a resurgence after a long time.

You can still find a vintage flash for the camera, it would cost about 1k today. The flash should be a 2 point contact one, with a manual control dial on the back probably. I have one, from starblitz.

Secondly, if you wanted, you can still sell the camera, as they are in demand now. The body will sell for about Rs. 4000-5000, the reason being many of them are out there. The lens will cost additional, and may attract a premium because canon FD mount lenses are quite popular and of high quality. For example, a 50mm 1.4 could sell for Rs. 6000(which is quite good for a manual lens).

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johnda BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tvla Posts: 394 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Canon Film Camera restoration We have a Canon AE-1, without lens cover, Flash and Case. Is there a place I can source it? Is there a compatible flash? Its in good condition (minus the missing pieces) if i sold it what would i get?
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19th March 2022, 22:24	#2
satyabrata.dash BHPian Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Pune Posts: 31 Thanked: 93 Times	Re: Canon Film Camera restoration Replying to this thread after 12 years, but this answer is more relevant today, after film photography is seeing a resurgence after a long time. You can still find a vintage flash for the camera, it would cost about 1k today. The flash should be a 2 point contact one, with a manual control dial on the back probably. I have one, from starblitz. Secondly, if you wanted, you can still sell the camera, as they are in demand now. The body will sell for about Rs. 4000-5000, the reason being many of them are out there. The lens will cost additional, and may attract a premium because canon FD mount lenses are quite popular and of high quality. For example, a 50mm 1.4 could sell for Rs. 6000(which is quite good for a manual lens).
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