Canon AE-1 35mm SLR Camera (Chrome) with 50mm f/1.8 FD Lens

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Canon AE-1 Overview

A revolutionary camera when introduced, the AE-1 was the most sophisticated electronically controlled camera of its time. Easy to use and reliable as well, the AE-1 went on to become one of the most successful camera designs in history.

The AE-1 is a very straightforward manual focus SLR offering shutter priority auto exposure with manual over-ride. It is compatible with the full line of Canon FD-mount manual focus lenses.

Classic Auto-Exposure manual focus SLR
Shutter Priority AE and Manual exposure control
Rugged construction
Accepts optional Canon Power Winder A for motorized film advance
Compatible with vast array of Canon FD-mount lenses

Canon AE-1 Specs

Type
35mm SLR
Lens Mount
Canon FD Bayonet
Focus Modes
Manual
Exp. Modes
Shutter Priority Automatic and Manual
Exp. Metering
Center-weighted average
Exp. Metering Range
EV 1 to 18 with f/1.4 lens at ISO 100
Exp. Compensation
Yes - backlight control switch - pressing it opens the aperture 1.5 stops more than displayed on the scale.
Exp. Bracketing
None
Flash
None - dedicated hot shoe on camera top (original flash units Canon Speedlite 199A, 177A and 155A)
Shutter Speed
1/1000-2 seconds, Bulb, flash sync @ 1/60 second and lower
ISO Range
Manual Set 25-3200
Film Wind
Manual - optional Power Winder A
Focusing Screen
Standard matte with split image and microprism ring
Diopter Correction
Optional
Self Timer
Yes - 10 second delay
Remote Control
Yes - any mechanical cable release
PC Terminal
Yes (for external electronic flash connection)
Depth-of-Field Preview
Yes
Mirror Lock-Up
No
Multiple Exposure
Yes
Viewfinder Info
Aperture scale with meter needle and stopped-down metering index mark which also serves as battery charge level check mark. Below aperture scale a red warning LED lamp blinks to indicate underexposure. Above the aperture scale a manual aperture control "M" signal (red LED) blinks as a warning that the aperture ring is not set at the "A" mark for auto-exposure photography.
LCD Information
None
Power Source
(1) PX-28 or equivalent silver-oxide or alkaline 6V battery
Dimensions
Body Only: 5 9/16 X 3 7/16 X 1 7/8" (141 x 87 x 47.5mm) WHD
Weight
with 50mm f/1.8 lens: 27 3/16 oz (770g)

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