Canon AE-1 + 50mm 1.8

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Canon AE-1 + 50mm 1.8

$155.00

Condition: Good, minor brassing and marks on body.

Includes: Body, Lens, UV filter, lens cap.

Canon from 1981 to 1987. It is known for its combination of manual control and programmed exposure automation, making it suitable for both beginner and advanced photographers. Here are the key technical specifications:

The Canon AE-1 is a legendary 35mm SLR (single-lens reflex) camera that was introduced in 1976 and became one of the best-selling film cameras of all time. Below are the technical specifications for the Canon AE-1:

General Features:

  • Type: 35mm SLR Camera

  • Lens Mount: Canon FD lens mount (FD and New FD lenses)

  • Film Format: 35mm

  • Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism with 0.83x magnification and 93% viewfinder coverage

  • Weight: 590 g (without lens)

  • Dimensions: 142 x 90 x 50 mm (5.59 x 3.54 x 1.97 inches)

Exposure Control:

  • Exposure Modes:

    • Manual exposure control (user selects both aperture and shutter speed)

    • Shutter-priority AE (automatic exposure with user-selected shutter speed)

  • Metering: Through-the-lens (TTL) metering with a silicon photodiode (SPD) light meter for accurate exposure readings

  • Shutter Speed Range: 1/1000 second to 2 seconds (plus Bulb mode for long exposures)

  • Aperture: F/1.2 to f/22 (varies by lens)

  • ISO Range: 25 to 1600 (with DX-coded film for automatic ISO adjustment)

Shutter:

  • Type: Vertical metal focal-plane shutter

  • Speed Range: 1/1000 sec to 2 sec, plus Bulb

Power:

  • Battery: 1x 6V 4LR44 or 4x 1.5V LR44 (or SR44) batteries

  • Battery Life: Approximately 12 months (depending on usage)

Flash:

  • Hot Shoe: For mounting external flash units

  • Flash Synchronization Speed: 1/60 second (maximum flash sync speed)

Additional Features:

  • Self-timer: 10-second delay

  • Film Transport: Manual film advance with rewind lever

  • Film Rewind: Manual film rewind with crank

  • Film Speed: DX-coded for automatic ISO setting, range of 25-1600

  • Motor Drive: Optional motor drive (Canon MD-1)

The Canon AE-1 is known for its rugged build, reliable metering system, and combination of manual control with the ease of an automatic exposure mode, making it a favorite among both beginners and experienced photographers.

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