Canon A-1 35mm Camera Body, Black Review

The Canon A-1 is a manual focus 35mm film SLR camera introduced in 1978. The A-1 followed the successful AE-1 as a higher end premium option that notably features Aperture Priority AE (AutoExposure) and Program AE exposure modes.; Though not as ruggedized as Canon's considerably more expensive F-1 workhorse, the A-1 was for a number of years Canon's most technologically advanced SLR becoming a mainstay for many pros who also appreciated it's reasonable weight and compact companion, the 5fps Motor Drive MA. Having earned it's place in photographic history the A-1 is now prized by collectors, students, and enthusiasts who appreciate it's classic form factor and amenities that made it so popular with pros. Key Features Classic manual focus 35mm film SLR camera Center-weighted light metering pattern ISOs from 6-12, 800 Full manual controls Shutter speed range 2 sec to 1/1000 plus B Shutter priority AE (AutoExposure) mode Exposure compensation Dedicated hot shoe 'PC socket' (flash synchronization terminal) Flash sync at 1/60 Removable back Eyepiece shutter Electronic self-timer with 2s and 10s options FD lens mount Depth of field preview (also for stopped-down metering with non-FD lenses or non-auto bellow) Available accessories include: Data Back A, Power Winder A, Motordrive MA (5fps), Winder A2 (2fps). Recommended flashes: A series, 155A, 177A, 188A, 199A, 577G, 533G. When a dedicated flash is fitted, and turned on, it will give information to the camera to set the proper shutter speed for flash sync as well as the proper f-stop on FD lenses. | Canon A-1 35mm Camera Body, Black - BGN - Bargain - Without Finger Grip | Used

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