Usable Lenses: Canon FD (for full-aperture metering) and Canon FL and non-FD (for stopped-down metering) series lenses.
CANON AE 1 VIEWFINDER MANUAL
Type: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera with electronically-controlled automatic exposure (AE) and focal-plane shutter.Įxposure Modes: Programmed AE, shutterspeed priority AE, AE flash photography with specified Canon electronic flash units, and manual override. The additional electronics used for the program features of the AE-1P have resulted in more electronic gremlins over the years, and the model is considered by some more difficult to repair than earlier and simpler A-series cameras. It is the same focusing screen that was used in the newest model of the top-of-the-line Canon F-1 (known as the F-1New). The focusing screen on the AE-1 Program is brighter than any previous focusing screen on any Canon manual focus camera, allowing the user to focus with greater ease with "slow" lenses (up to f/5.6).
The electronics and electromagnets were powered by one 4LR44 or PX-28 6V battery. This shutter design has also proven to be more maintenance-intensive than modern vertical-travel metal blade designs. Unfortunately, the AE-1 Program retained the dated A-series electromagnet-controlled cloth-curtain shutter, with its slow top shutter speed and flash sync.
The camera came standard with the new split/microprism, but seven others were available. Unlike the A-1, though, which specified that screens only be changed by the factory or experienced service technicians, those on the AE-1 Program could be user changed. The viewfinder used LEDs to show information to the user.Īlso like the A-1, the AE-1 Program supported interchangeable focusing screens. The AE-1's Power Winder A, and a new, faster Power Winder A2, were also supported. It also supported the A-1's Motor Drive MA this required another electrical contact on the base plate. Like the A-1, the AE-1 Program sported a right-hand "Action Grip" on the front of the camera.
CANON AE 1 VIEWFINDER FULL
For those desiring more control, the AE-1's shutter priority auto-exposure and full manual modes were still available. The user simply had to focus the camera and then press the shutter button. This mode sets both the shutter speed and aperture automatically-albeit with a slight bias towards the shutter speed setting. The major difference was the addition of the Program AE mode first seen in the A-1. It was introduced in 1981 as the successor to the Canon AE-1, five years after that camera's introduction. The Canon AE-1 Program was a 135 film single-lens reflex camera that used Canon's FD mount lenses. Not like the A-1 - finicky to fix in 1980's, and somewhat fragile. I've been adding lenses over the past 15 years, but all of my early work was with the one kit lens. I have to own one in all black at some point in my life, just because it looks cooler in my opinion. Mine has taken a little abuse as a few dents show, although I am generally very careful with my gear. I wish it had a easy way to do exposure compensation (such as the A-1 dial). Amazing camera for a photography student, too. Captures great images in all kinds of light using unforgiving film and a pretty cheap and slow lens. Usually shot aperture priority, although I'm sure there were some "program" shots along the way. Shot mostly color position film (slide film) for class use (history professor). This camera has traveled with me throughout the US, UK, Africa and a little bit of Asia. Purchased around 1985 with the kit lens (35-70 mm f3.5-4.5). This was the first camera that I bought and owned. Slow maximum shutter speed (1/1000), no exposure compensation dial
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