Canon A-1 info, anyone?

[william1066]

Hey there! So I'm experimenting with film photography for the first time. I've been researching how to use the camera but am unsure about a few things.
For starters, is the film counter/dial-thing supposed to keep counting when I use the "double exposure" setting?
What's up with the ISO on film? Am I supposed to have that number ISO set as the normal ISO?

If you have ANY tips or knowledge about film photography/Canon A-1, please share!
Thanks so much.

 

[dxqcanada]

No, multiple exposure does not move the film (or it shouldn't if enabled properly), so the counter will not change.

If you do not have the manual ... here it is: Canon A-1 instruction manual, user manual

The ISO setting on the camera must be changed to match the ISO of the film you are using, so that the internal light meter will expose properly.

 

[william1066]

Thanks so much! I also read that I'm supposed to divide the ISO by the number of exposures per frame. So... if I'm supposed to keep the ISO at 200 for a certain type of film, but I want to double expose, would I use ISO 100? Or should I adjust exposure setting on the camera?
With my DSLR, I'm used to adjusting ISO (among other things) based on light.. Am I supposed to NOT adjust ISO for normal film photography?
And thanks for the link!

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Canon A-1 was my first camera, right after I went in the Air Force in the 80's. Man I miss that thing.

 

[NoahHasty]

If your just getting into it I might even suggest getting something like an ae-1 programmed so you can expirement with manual settings but also have the option of getting the picture without any worries so when you get the roll developed your not completly bummed out if some didnt come out. But if you think you're ok with manual settings then yea go for it, its a good camera

 

[dxqcanada]

The more exposures you perform on a single frame ... the more light exposure it gets.
In some cases you do not need to compensate for this ... ie shooting with a dark back ground and subject/object is exposed in different areas.
This is something that you will need to experiment with ...

You should adjust shutter speed or aperture manually instead of changing the ISO setting.

 

[dxqcanada]

Film does not have the flexibility to change exposure characteristics in-camera.
Film can be exposed with a higher or lower ISO like a digital sensor ... but the development of the film must be changed appropriately. Most photofinishing places will not offer this type of service.