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Canon AE-1
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35mm analog SLR camera released in 1976. First SLR with built-in microprocessor, it revolutionized the industry with its shutter priority mode. Compatible with Canon FD lenses.
- Exposure: Shutter priority and manual
- Metering: EV1-18 @ ISO 100
- Flash Sync: 1/60s
- Manual focus
- First SLR with built-in microprocessor
- Shutter Speed: 2s - 1/1000s + Bulb
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Year 1976
Film / Format 35mm Film (Full Frame)
Mount Canon FD
Weight 590 g
Launch Price USD 413
Current Price USD 237 (Feb/2026)
- Brand
- Canon
- Line or model
- AE-1
- Suggested RAW software
- NDPix Photo Editor Suggested software for photo editing, film scanning/digitization, and workflow.
- Sensor type
- Photographic film Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
- Body type
- SLR
- Body classification
- film-slr
- Body dimensions
- 590 g · 141 × 87 × 48 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
- Viewfinder
- Optical viewfinder (pentaprism) Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
- Launch price
- USD 413 In 1976, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
- Current price
- USD 237 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Feb/2026.
- Mount
- Canon FD Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.
