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The [[Canon AE-1]] was an extremely popular camera, but many users wanted the program [[auto exposure]] mode found on the [[Canon A-1|A-1]]. Canon added program AE mode, upgraded the support for a new power winder (A2), and marketed the '''AE-1 Program''', which became even more popular than the AE-1. | The [[Canon AE-1]] was an extremely popular camera, but many users wanted the program [[auto exposure]] mode found on the [[Canon A-1|A-1]]. Canon added program AE mode, upgraded the support for a new power winder (A2), and marketed the '''AE-1 Program''', which became even more popular than the AE-1. | ||
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+ | The AE-1 and AE-1 Program were both enormous financial successes for Canon, in part because they pioneered cost-cutting measures that competitors had difficulty matching. The AE-1 series of cameras employed plastics and metalized plastics pervasively in its assemblies, whereas its big brother the A-1 was built far more robustly with machined gears. As a result, the AE-1 often suffers from shutter squeal, or worse, catastrophic failure that is not economically repairable. Despite this, because of its relative scarcity and historical popularity, the AE-1 Program retains value on the used market according to KEH and other various dealer pricing data. | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
* [http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/canon/fdresources/SLRs/ae1pgrm/index.htm Modern Classics Review] | * [http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/canon/fdresources/SLRs/ae1pgrm/index.htm Modern Classics Review] | ||
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* [http://www.camerarepair.com/Trade-Ins/quote/Canon-B3/AE-1-Program-P90/ AE-1 Program Price Data] at [http://www.camerarepair.com/Trade-Ins/quote/Canon-B3/AE-1-Program-P90/ Camera Repair dot Com's price data] | * [http://www.camerarepair.com/Trade-Ins/quote/Canon-B3/AE-1-Program-P90/ AE-1 Program Price Data] at [http://www.camerarepair.com/Trade-Ins/quote/Canon-B3/AE-1-Program-P90/ Camera Repair dot Com's price data] | ||
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Canon AE-1 Program |
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Manufacturer: Canon
Film type: 35mm
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Canon AE-1 Program image by Dirk Spennemann (Image rights) |
The Canon AE-1 was an extremely popular camera, but many users wanted the program auto exposure mode found on the A-1. Canon added program AE mode, upgraded the support for a new power winder (A2), and marketed the AE-1 Program, which became even more popular than the AE-1.
Market Value
The AE-1 and AE-1 Program were both enormous financial successes for Canon, in part because they pioneered cost-cutting measures that competitors had difficulty matching. The AE-1 series of cameras employed plastics and metalized plastics pervasively in its assemblies, whereas its big brother the A-1 was built far more robustly with machined gears. As a result, the AE-1 often suffers from shutter squeal, or worse, catastrophic failure that is not economically repairable. Despite this, because of its relative scarcity and historical popularity, the AE-1 Program retains value on the used market according to KEH and other various dealer pricing data.
Links
- Modern Classics Review
- Canon Camera Museum | Camera Hall
- Lionel's Canon AE-1 Program overview at 35mm-compact.com
- AE-1 Program and AE-1 Program chrome and French notice (pdf) at www.collection-appareils.fr
- Canon AE-1 Program Camera Manual : Photo-Manuals.com by Ben Squire
- AE-1 Program Price Data at Camera Repair dot Com's price data