Canon AE-1 + 50mm 1.8
Canon AE-1 + 50mm 1.8
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.