Which Canon FD camera is most like a Nikon FE?

If I already had the FD glass I wouldn't even think about changing to Nikon...I'd be saving up my money for a 55/1.2 SSC Aspherical and the 85 also!
 
ChrisP--you're right! The A-1's readout looks a lot like the HP35--
BrianL--to use the A-1 in manual mode, the IB says to take the lens off the "A" setting, and turn the Av/Tv selector dial to Tv. That puts it in manual mode.
Really a nice camera. Lots of features, really well-built, easy to use.
Paul
 
Paulbe said:
ChrisP--you're right! The A-1's readout looks a lot like the HP35--
BrianL--to use the A-1 in manual mode, the IB says to take the lens off the "A" setting, and turn the Av/Tv selector dial to Tv. That puts it in manual mode.
Really a nice camera. Lots of features, really well-built, easy to use.
Paul

The problem with the A1 in manual mode is that there is no indication of exposure. The display simply shows - if I remember correctly - what the camera suggests rather than what is actually selected, and how they compare.

Best regards
RoyM
 
dogberryjr said:

Wow - what a beauty!

I think this week, I may be spending the £200 required to secure an F1N

Raid - I know what you mean, but just don't find the A1 as intuitive as I'd like. That said, maybe I need to put a few more rolls though and give it another chance.

Thanks for all of the comments.

Best regards
RoyM
 
Wow - what a beauty!

I think this week, I may be spending the £200 required to secure an F1N

Raid - I know what you mean, but just don't find the A1 as intuitive as I'd like. That said, maybe I need to put a few more rolls though and give it another chance.

Thanks for all of the comments.

Best regards
RoyM


I never endorsed an A1. I like the F1N.
 
Nikon went with aperture priority AE (auto exposure) while Canon went with shutter priority AE, until both companies offered the choice of both, in Nikon's FA and Canon's A1 models. I believe Minolta were the first to offer both AE modes in the XD11, I think.
 
Nikon went with aperture priority AE (auto exposure) while Canon went with shutter priority AE, until both companies offered the choice of both, which I believe Minolta were the first to do.

This sounds correct, Frank. To me, it was not a big difference. A friend of mine insisted that aperture priority would allow a more exact exposure due to having many shutter speeds, compared to a fixed set of aperture openings with shutter priority.
 
.......The 55mm ASPH is claimed to be even sharper.

From my experience, yes. I own the FD 55mm ASPH and did own the 50mm 1.2L. While the differences are minor, the FD 55mm ASPH is a bit sharper and contrastier wide-open than the 50/1.2L. There are trade-offs though. A 5mm difference in focal length may not sound like a lot but it does give a slightly different perspective. The 55mm ASPH is also a much larger and heavier lens. Plus, from what I've read, some of the glass of the 55mm ASPH is radioactive which may or may not be a big deal. The glass in mine is also strongly warm making it a better B&W lens than for color. Still, this is a lens I'll never part with. It's the best normal lens I have (any manufacturer).

Jim B.
 
Hi Jim,
I used for many years the 55/1.2 SSC non-asph lens. It was big and heavy. I replaced it with the L lens. Not often do you find an asph for sale even though it is for the "dead" FD sytem.
 
Hi Jim,
I used for many years the 55/1.2 SSC non-asph lens. It was big and heavy. I replaced it with the L lens. Not often do you find an asph for sale even though it is for the "dead" FD sytem.

And when you do find them they are high dollar! Rightfully so I say.

They are still a whole lot less money than a Noct Nikkor.
 
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