Expert: John Oliverio - 3/14/2007

Question
Hi, yes my question is do I need to use the flash all the time on this camera? because the time that I used the camera I did not put the flash onto the camara and nothing showed on the film when it was developed.
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Hi, I was given an AE-1 canon camera and I used it once but I did not used the flash and no images came at time of developing...how do I know when the flash is working I have a canon speedlite 199A?
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Fernando,

Hi.  Please re-phrase your question.  I'm not sure what you are asking.  Are you asking when to use the flash?  You say that you did not use it, but then ask do you know if it is working.  You'll know it's working if it fires when you take a picture.  

John

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Fernando,

Oh. Ok.  No, you don't need to use it all the time.  Only when there is not enough light.  At night, in the house... etc.  It may help if you found a copy of the instruction manual.  You can buy a copy at:

http://www.oldtimercameras.com/

John