Canon AE-1 Film Camera

Introduction
The Canon AE-1 was first introduced in the late 1970s, when I bought my first one. It is part of the A-series of cameras that had the basic bodies of the camera looking the same and only differed in level of features. This included the A-1, the one with the most features, down to the AT-1, the one with the least (manual mode, match needle metering as in the older "brick" model cameras put out by Canon such as the FTb, FT, TL, and TLb.) For today's photography students, the AE-1 is a very popular camera as it has all the features that one needs plus the shutter priority mode for snapshots. Even if you are not a photography student, a brief photography book explaining how to use the manual functions of this camera will substantially improve your photographs. Once these techniques are learned, "automatic photography" becomes a lot less attractive. I seldom have any camera (even my digital point and shoot that I use to create my ebay ads) on auto exposure.
Detailed Description
I love the AE-1 for the following reasons:
* It is simple to use with the knobs, buttons and handles in the right places;
* reliable, mine has given me nearly 30 years of excellent service;
* changing lenses is straightforward and quick,
* there is a huge selections of lenses, flashes and accessories (available at bargain prices on ebay).

Technical details:
Produced from 1976 to 1984
manual and shutter priority modes
2 to 1/1000th sec shutter speeds
590 grams, 87mm x 141mm x 48mm.
Manual focus lenses" Breech lock or bayonette FD mount (does not use EF Lenses)
Accessories include Winder A at 2fps; Databack A; Electronic Flashes: Speedlite 155A with guide number 56 ft at ASA 100 and Speedlite 177A with guide number 83 ft at ASA 100.
Takes a 6V 4LR44 or PX-28 battery.
Summary
This is a very nice little camera and one of the best bargains around. There were millions sold and there are still many in excellent condition, as well as a huge selection of lenses and accessories, also in excellent condition, still available for them. You will be happy with one of these little gems. Read more...