Used Canon AE-1 Film Camera With 50mm F/1.8 - Good

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Overview

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The classic Canon AE-1 Film Camera with 50mm F/1.8 is a reliable and well-equipped device that every enthusiastic photographer must give a shot. The AE-1 function helps in automatically setting the shutter speed and aperture of the camera. You may control the exposure manually or automatically: all you have to do is use the TTL stopped-down match needle manual metering mode or shutter speed-priority AE mode, respectively. The FD 50mm f/1.8 SC lens is capable of capturing pictures with respectable clarity. The X-sync automatic-switching sync contacts, which come with a German socket and hot shoe, enable mounting a flash, so you can take bright pictures, even in the dark.

Optics and Focus

The FD 50mm f/1.8 SC lens included with the Canon AE-1 enables you to click photos with crisp details. You can control the exposure automatically or manually with the assistance of the shutter speed-priority AE or TTL stopped-down match needle manual metering modes, respectively. The AE-1 facilitates automatic aperture and shutter-speed setting. The ISO sensitivity of the camera is adjustable between 25 and 3,200, while the shutter operates at a maximum speed of 1/1000th of a second.

Sensor and Screen

The AE-1 from Canon has a fixed eye-level pentaprism viewfinder that provides a vertical and horizontal coverage of 93.5% and 96%, respectively. The split-image rangefinder is encircled by the microprism rangefinder at the center with the assistance of a fresnel matte screen. They include a variety of functions, such as an aperture scale, exposure meter needle, overexposure warning, a stopped-down aperture metering needle, and battery-check indicator, along with an underexposure-warning LED light.

Image and Video

The AE-1 film camera uses a 35mm film for taking photographs. You may rewind the film with the help of a camera-top crank. The inbuilt frame counter of this Canon camera counts up the number of exposures taken and automatically resets when the back of the camera is opened. The slotted take-up spool lets you advance the film roll with the help of the camera-top lever’s 120° stroke, and quickly positions it at an angle of 30°. Moreover, the Winder A feature comes in handy for power winding.

Other Features

This film camera from Canon boasts X-sync automatic-switching sync contacts with a hot shoe and German socket, which allow mounting a flash for taking bright pictures, even in dimly lit areas. The Canon AE-1 Film Camera runs on either a 4G-13 6 V mercury oxide battery or a 4LR44 alkaline battery.