Basic Controls; Shutter Button; Lens Mount; Shutter Speed Control - Canon AE-1 Manual

Basic Controls

Shutter Button

The shutter button will expose the film when depressed.

Lens Mount

The lens mount is a ring that will properly orient and attach the lens to the
camera.

Shutter Speed Control

Shutter speed control is a circle mounted to the film advance lever that controls
the speed of the shutter.

ISO Speed Control

The ISO speed control is the ring on top of the shutter that sets the camera to the
proper exposure for the film.

Battery Door

The battery door is a hinged door that holds the battery in the camera.

Aperture Ring

The Aperture Ring is a metal ring on the lens barrel that controls the aperture
setting.

Film Rewind Crank

The film rewind crank is a metal crank that pulls the film back into the cartridge
from the take-up spool.

Film Advance

The film advance is a lever that pulls the film out of the cartridge onto the take-up
spool.

Lens Cap

The lens cap is a covering that protects the lens of the camera.

Battery Check Button

The battery check button that shows the amount of charge left in the battery.

Film Counter

The film counter shows how many pictures you have taken.
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