How to Take a Picture With a 35mm Camera
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How to Take a Picture With a 35mm Camera
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How to take a picture with a AE-1 35mm camera
Step 1: Camera
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Begin with camera and film
The film should already be inside the camera ready to take photo
Step 2 Film
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Make sure you have both items if film is needed
Film is located in the back like such
Step 3 Use Camera's Hold
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Make sure you place the camera around your neck to have a proper secure of the camera, for the best results of photo
Step 4: Holding Camera
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Place the camera on your hand make sure you are holding the camera at a proper angel
Step 5: Dial
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Then you want to turn your dial on the top left to an IOS setting of your choice
Step 6: Aperture
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Choose an aperture
Step 7 Wind Film
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Wind the film by pulling the lever on the top right of camera
make sure the lever is pulled all the way back until you hear a click
Step 8 Look Through Lens
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Look through the viewer of the lens to create your shot
Step 9 Adjust Lens
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Adjust the lens to make sure you are creating a clear view to take the camera shot
Step 10: Final
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Then finally press the shutter located on the top right near the film to take your picture wind film again to take another shot if desired