canon a1

Picked up an A1 that was sold as parts. Initially no signs of life. After having a battery in for a while the LEDs are coming on when the buttons are pressed. Pushing the shutter button all the way turns of the LEDs and the mirror or shutter doesn't move. It can be triggered mechanically under...

Hi, I'm hoping someone may be able to help. I recently bought a Canon A1 with a 50mm FD f /1.8 S.C lens. Canon FD 50mm F/1.8 (II) There is no green A for automatic on my lens. It only has the aperture numbers and a green circle at the end. Does anyone know if the green circle performs the same...

I would just like to start my time here by saying hello to everyone. I've had camera's pretty much my whole life but, I consider myself to be a hobbyist/novice. I have digital cameras and accessories that I really enjoy using but lately, I'm starting to revert back to my film cameras that I...