The iconic Canon AE-1 from 1976, the revolutionary SLR that made photography accessible to millions worldwide.
The Canon AE-1 is Canon's landmark 35mm film SLR, released in 1976. The first camera to use a microprocessor, the AE-1 introduced shutter-priority automatic exposure to the mass market at an accessible price point. Canon FD mount.
35mm film SLR. Canon FD mount (breech-lock). Shutter-priority AE and manual exposure modes. TTL metering. Shutter 2s to 1/1000s. Motor winder compatible (optional). At approximately 590g. Canon FD mount.
The Canon AE-1 is one of the best-selling SLRs of all time — its combination of affordable price, shutter-priority automation, and Canon FD lens compatibility made SLR photography accessible to millions. A cornerstone of 35mm film photography history.
On the used market the Canon AE-1 is a popular film SLR for both collectors and active film photographers. Condition checks: shutter at all speeds (check for 'Canon squeak'), mirror dampener, film transport. Canon FD mount — all FD and New FD lenses compatible.