Canon AE-1
Description
By using microprocessor, Canon was able to simplify design, and by using a highly automated production process, they were able to keep costs low. The result was one of the first affordable autoexposure cameras to hit the market. After its introduction in 1976, the Canon AE-1 quickly became a very popular camera worldwide.
The AE-1 used Canon's FD mount, and a typical setup would include the extremely popular Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 lens. The shutter travelled horizontally on the focal plane, and offered speeds of: 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, and B. Flash sync was auto-switching, available through both PC sync and hot shoe.
