Name: Canon AE-1 Program SLR Film Camera Kit w/ FD 50mm f1.4 Lens
Brand: Canon
SKU: UCA-02-0620-4 4708569
Price: 280.25 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Displays noticeable wear including visible dings and scratches. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. Glass elements may have slight imperfections not affecting image quality. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

Condition NotesLight cosmetic wear for age. Moderate marks to bottom plate. Includes Canon FD 50mm f1.4 Lens (NFD, FDn)Minor internal debris....read more.

The Canon AE-1 was a landmark 35mm SLR that transformed amateur photography in the late 1970s. As the first SLR to feature a microprocessor, it introduced electronic shutter-priority auto-exposure, making advanced photography more accessible and affordable. Its user-friendly design, compact build, and compatibility with the extensive Canon FD lens lineup made it immensely popular among photography enthusiasts.

A groundbreaking 35mm SLR that revolutionized amateur photography with its electronic shutter-priority auto-exposure system

First SLR with a microprocessor, enabling advanced automatic exposure control

Electronic Shutter-Priority AE

Full manual control of shutter speed and aperture for creative flexibility

Manual Override

Through-the-lens center-weighted average metering with EV 1-18 range

TTL Metering

The Canon AE-1 is a **35mm SLR** film camera designed around a **metal and plastic** body weighing **565g** with dimensions of **14 × 9 × 5 cm**. It shoots on **35mm film**, producing exposures on the full **24 × 36mm** standard frame. Film speed settings span **ISO 25 to ISO 3200**, making it adaptable to a wide range of film stocks in various lighting situations. Lens changes are made through the **Canon FD mount**, connecting the camera to a broad selection of FD-mount optics. Composing shots is done through a **fixed eye-level pentaprism viewfinder**. A **standard hot shoe** sits atop the body for attaching compatible flash units. Film advance is **manual**, giving the photographer direct, hands-on control over the pace of shooting. The camera is powered by a **4LR44 6V battery** and has **no weather sealing**, so it should be used thoughtfully in conditions where moisture and dust are present. The AE-1 is a straightforward, analog shooting platform with no video functionality and no digital connectivity.

Set your shutter speed and the camera automatically selects the correct aperture, simplifying exposure for moving subjects.

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Compatible with the full range of Canon FD lenses, giving shooters access to a wide and affordable selection of vintage glass.

Canon FD Lens Mount

Exposes the standard 24 × 36mm film area, making full use of every frame on a roll of 35mm film.

Full 35mm Frame

Accommodates a broad variety of film stocks, from slow fine-grained emulsions to fast stocks suitable for lower light.

ISO 25–3200 Film Range

Eye-level optical viewfinder provides a clear, bright view for accurate framing and composition.

Fixed Pentaprism Viewfinder

Built-in hot shoe accepts compatible flash units for supplemental lighting without additional adapters.

Standard Hot Shoe

Lightweight yet sturdy construction makes the camera comfortable to carry and handle for extended shooting sessions.

565g Metal and Plastic Body

User Manual

Canon AE-1 35mm Film SLR Camera

Canon AE-1 and AE-1 Program review: classic film cameras revisited

Canon AE-1 Program Review: Iconic Film Camera

Canon AE-1: the gear that changed my (photographic) life, again and again

Using the Canon AE-1: One of the Greatest Film Cameras Ever Made

Canon AE-1 35mm SLR Camera

Shooting a Budget 35mm Camera - Canon A-1 Review

Canon AE-1 Review - The perfect beginner 35mm film camera

Canon A-1 Film Camera | Practical Review

Notes:
Light cosmetic wear for age. Moderate marks to bottom plate. Includes Canon FD 50mm f1.4 Lens (NFD, FDn)Minor internal debris. General cosmetic wear. 

Condition Notes Light cosmetic wear for age. Moderate marks to bottom plate. Includes Canon FD 50mm f1.4 Lens (NFD, FDn)Minor internal debris. General cosmetic wear.

Canon AE-1 Program SLR Film Camera Kit w/ FD 50mm f1.4 Lens

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