Canon AE-1 Program

Canon AE-1 Program

(Image rights) Manufacturer: Canon Date of Production: 1981-? Variants: none(?) Type of Camera: SLR Film type: 35mm Lens: FD Lens Mount Shutter: Four-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane Shutter speed range: B, 2s-1/1000s Viewfinder: optical TTL ASA/ISO range: 12-3200 Flash: X-sync automatic-switching sync contacts Exposure Metering: TTL Center-weighted Focusing areas: N/A Continuous Shooting: N/A Custom WB: N/A Rear LCD monitor: N/A Image Data Recording: N/A (Film) Battery: 1 4LR44 alkaline battery Optional Battery Packs: N/A (?) Weight: 565g (20oz) Dimensions: -

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, added support for a power winder, and marketed the AE-1 Program, which became even more popular than the AE-1.

Links

• Modern Classics Review
• Canon Camera Museum | Camera Hall
• Lionel's Canon AE-1 Program overview in french at 35mm-compact.com

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