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Your cart is empty.Introduced in April 1976, the AE-1 was a very successful camera worldwide. When the AE-1 came out, TTL manual-metering models (including the Canon FTb and FTb-N) were still the mainstream in the 35mm SLR market. Auto-exposure models were still at the very top end of the SLR market. They were expensive and produced in small numbers. The AE-1, however, was designed from the ground up with five major units and twenty-five minor units. They were centrally controlled by a microcomputer. By incorporating electronics, the parts count could be reduced by 300. The manufacturing of the camera was also highly automated. This made it possible to produce a low-cost camera having high-end features. Shutter Four-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. X, B, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec. All speeds controlled electronically. Built-in self-timer (with blinking LED). Viewfinder Fixed eye-level pentaprism. 0.86x magnification (EX 50mm), 93.5% vertical coverage, 96% horizontal coverage. Split-image rangefinder encircled by microprism rangefinder at center with a fresnel matte screen. Exposure meter needle, aperture scale, overexposure warning, stopped-down aperture metering needle and battery check indicator, and underexposure warning LED provided. Exposure Control SPC for TTL full-aperture metering with shutter speed-priority AE or TTL stopped-down match needle manual metering (center-weighted averaging). Exposure compensation range of +1.5 EV. Metering range at ISO 100 and f/1.4: EV 1 – 18. Film speed range from ISO 25 to 3200.
Jon Gross
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
Camera delivers and looks cool while doing it.
Rashidi S.
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2024
Even though it is refurbished and didn’t come with a lens cap it did come with a fresh battery not to mention the camera was near mint.EDIT: After having had the camera for a while longer there are certainly things I noticed... *Be warned when you buy*-The seller didn't mention that there were absolutely no light seals inside the camera even though it said it was refurbished-The shutter speed is stuck at one increment which seems to be 1/60th of a second and its capable of going slower. but doesn't seem to go above 1/60th-It 's a pricy fix that the camera so basically this AE-1 has become a very situational camera.It is still a wonderful camera, with a great vintage style that I love.
Metalstorm
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
Bought this for my son who has a film photography class this year. This camera arrived looking excellent for a 48 year old camera. Forgot how good these thing felt in the hand. So far so good. Still learning its nuances. Will update if anything major surfaces.
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