Every CANON camera body that we sell has all been completely CLA'd by our 40+ year Canon experienced photo metrology lab, has absolutely perfect meter and shutter speed operation and will not "SQUEAL" !
Introduced in 1976, the AE-1 was Canon's very popular first significant automated body offering to utilize its new FD lens system. The AE-1, very advanced for its time, offered full manual exposure control as well as shutter speed preferred auto aperture exposure control.
Originally fabricated and introduced as fully integrated with FD lens mount
Camera body is totally electronic and power source migrates to PX28
Shutter speed range 2 sec to 1/1000 plus B
ISO film speed range: 25-3200
Depth of Field preview also permits use of FL type lenses for exposure settings
Manual metering with shutter priority AE
Center weighted metering pattern
Exposure compensation Needle metering display. Dedicated hot shoe, PC sync terminal. , flash sync at 1/60, self timer. . . Removeable back.
The AE1 introduced Canon's new dedicated flash system which when a dedicated flash is fitted and turned on will send electronic impulses to the camera to set the proper shutter speed for flash sync as well as the proper f-stop on FD lenses (amazing capability for that time)
Optional ACCESSORIES:
Data Back A; Power Winder A.
Recommended Canon flash: A series, 155A, 177A, 188A, 199A
| Self Timer |
Yes |
| Metering Type |
Center Weighted |
| Focusing System/Method (Camera) |
Manual |
| Flash Metering |
TTL Simple |
| Camera Format Type |
24mm X 36mm |
| Exposure Control Modes |
Fully Manual
Shutter Priority |
| Shutter Speed Range |
2 seconds to 1/1000th |
| ASA Meter Range |
25 to 3200 |
| EV or Meter Sensitivity Range |
EV 1 to 18 ASA 100 with f1.4 lens |
| Weight |
1lb 5oz (590g) |
| Color Scheme(s) |
Black and Chrome
All Black |
| Dimensions |
141mm (5 9/16") X 87mm (3 7/16") X 48mm (1 7/8") |
| Type of Battery/Cell |
S544/4LR44/S28 6volt |
| Built In Flash |
No |
| Date/Event of introduction |
1976 |
| FP Shutter Travel Time (X Sync Speed) |
1/60th second |
| Motor Drive Capability |
Has Coupling |
| Viewfinder Focusing Aid(s) if not Exchangeable |
Concentric Split Image/Micro Prism |
NEW
New in box with warranty papers as it came from the dealer
Like New
Indistinguishable from new but no box or no papers or both
Like New Minus
Very close to new condition with only subtle signs of use or handling.
Excellent Plus Plus
Extremely nice condition but does show some handling and use but no hard use whatsoever.
Excellent Plus
Excellent condition but shows some wear and use.
Excellent
Perfectly Excellent operating condition but cosmetics leave something to be desired.
Good Condition
Usable but has mechanical, optical and cosmetic issues as indicated in individual descriptions
Fair Condition
Issues as indicated in individual descriptions
Ugly Condition
Very significant conditions as indicated in individual descriptions. The lower end of this range is basically a paperweight that looks something like it might once have taken some pictures.
Under Evaluation Process; Not Yet Offered For Sale
