How To Open Canon Ae 1. Place the cartridge in the film chamber as shown. 2-top cover removed wind side Fig.

4-front view covers removed Fig. Pull the film leader across. To shoot well with Portra 400 and the Canon AE-1 follow the meter in the camera body or use a grey card or meter for grey a neutral color.
Canon AE-1 Open Back.
3-bottom cover removed Fig. To open the film door on the Canon AE-1 pull up on the film rewind knob. The AE-1 Program is an updated version of the AE-1 which adds a Program exposure mode and the viewfinder display is slightly different. CANON AE-1 PROGRAM Similar models.
