Canon AE-1 Program 35mm SLR Manual Focus Camera Body (Chrome)

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Canon AE-1 Program Overview

The Canon AE-1 Program followed the original AE-1 model with the addition of Program Auto Exposure, improved durability, interchangeable focusing screens and the ability to accept Canon's Motor Drive MA. Easy to use and reliable as well, the AE-1 Program went on to become one of the most successful camera designs in history.

The AE-1 is compatible with the full line of Canon FD-mount manual focus lenses. This camera is being offered with NO lens.

Classic and reliable manual focus SLR
Program AE, Shutter Priority AE and Manual exposure control
Accepts optional Canon Power Winder A2 or Motor Drive MA for motorized film advance
Compatible with vast array of Canon FD-mount lenses

Canon AE-1 Program Specs

Type
35mm SLR
Lens Mount
Canon FD Bayonet
Focus Modes
Manual
Exp. Modes
Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE 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 299T, 277T, 199A, 188A, 177A, 166A and 155A)
Shutter Speed
1/1000-2 seconds, Bulb, flash sync @ 1/60 second and lower
ISO Range
Manual Set 12-3200
Film Wind
Manual - optional Power Winder A2 or Motor Drive MA (Power Winder A is also useable but on continuous only)
Focusing Screen
Interchangeable - 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
Information displayed in form of LED digital display to right of viewing area. Includes "P" mark (Programmed AE and camera shake indicator), "M" mark (manual aperture control indicator), Aperture display (f/1-32 in full f/stops), flashing warning for overexposure and underexposure, stopped down metering index, flash charge completion display (for specified Canon flash units).
LCD Information
None
Power Source
(1) PX-28 or equivalent silver-oxide or alkaline 6V battery
Dimensions
5 9/16 X 3 7/16 X 1 7/8" (141 x 88 x 47.5mm) WHD
Weight
19 5/16 oz (565g)

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