Canon AE-1 35mm SLR film camera with FD 50mm lens at ClubCamera.com showing black leatherette body and silver top plate
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Canon AE-1 35mm SLR film camera with FD 50mm lens at ClubCamera.com showing black leatherette body and silver top plate
Canon AE-1 35mm SLR film camera rear view with textured grip and shutter dial at ClubCamera.com
Top-down ClubCamera.com Canon AE-1 silver film camera with shutter speed dials and FD lens
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Canon AE-1 35mm SLR Film Camera Classic Manual Focus with Shutter Priority w/ Kit Lens

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  • 50mm Lens w/ Cap
  • 1x 4LR44 Battery

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Rediscover the deliberate pace and hands-on satisfaction of shooting film. The Canon AE-1 35mm SLR film camera combines classic manual focusing with shutter-priority automatic exposure, making it approachable for beginners while offering the creative control experienced photographers appreciate.

First released in 1976 and made in Japan, the Canon AE-1 helped introduce electronic exposure control to a generation of film photographers. Choose your shutter speed to control how motion appears, and the camera selects a suitable aperture when used with a compatible Canon FD lens. You can also switch to manual exposure for complete control over your settings.

A built-in center-weighted light meter helps guide exposure, while split-image and microprism focusing aids make precise manual focusing easier. The included 50mm lens provides a natural-looking angle of view suited to portraits, street photography, travel, and everyday moments.

Key Features

  • Classic 35mm SLR film camera
  • Shutter-priority automatic and manual exposure
  • Manual focus with split-image and microprism aids
  • Built-in center-weighted light meter
  • Canon FD and New FD lens compatibility
  • Shutter speeds from 2 seconds to 1/1000 second
  • Bulb mode for long exposures
  • Adjustable ISO range from 25 to 3200
  • Hot shoe and PC socket for compatible flashes
  • Compact body weighing approximately 590g
  • Made in Japan

Creative Exposure Control

Shutter-priority mode gives you direct control over motion. Select a fast shutter speed to freeze moving subjects or use a slower speed to create intentional motion blur. For a fully hands-on experience, switch to manual exposure and use the viewfinder meter to guide your settings.

Canon FD Lens Compatibility

The Canon AE-1 accepts Canon FD and New FD lenses, giving you access to a wide selection of vintage wide-angle, standard, portrait, macro, and telephoto optics. Canon EF autofocus lenses are not directly compatible.

Specifications

  • Brand: Canon
  • Model: AE-1
  • Camera type: 35mm single-lens reflex film camera
  • Film format: 135 film
  • Lens mount: Canon FD
  • Focusing: Manual
  • Exposure modes: Shutter-priority automatic and manual
  • Metering: Center-weighted
  • Shutter range: 2 seconds to 1/1000 second, plus Bulb
  • Flash synchronization: 1/60 second
  • Film-speed range: ISO 25–3200
  • Power: One 4LR44 or 4SR44 6V battery
  • Body weight: Approximately 590g
  • Production period: 1976–1984
  • Country of manufacture: Japan

The Canon AE-1 remains a compelling choice for anyone seeking an iconic vintage Canon film camera with accessible controls, interchangeable lenses, and an engaging manual-photography experience.
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