In the 35mm SLR class, the Canon AE-1 has many features. Along with the 1/1000 sec maximum shutter, Canon has also provided the AE-1 with a 1/60 flash sync speed and has a film speed rating of ISO 25 to ISO 3200.
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| Main Details |
| Product Type 35mm |
35mm SLR |
| Notes |
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| Viewfinder |
| Mirror |
Instant-return, large reflector mirror with shock absorbing mechanism. |
| Viewfinder Information |
Aperture scale with meter needle and stopped-down metering index mark which also serves as battery charge level check mark. |
| Depth of Field Preview |
n/a |
| Focusing Screen |
n/a |
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| Viewfinder Attachments |
Angle Finder A2 and B, Magnifier S, Dioptric Adjustment Lens (10 kinds), and Eyecup S |
| Body |
| ISO Rating |
ISO 25 to ISO 3200 |
| Metering |
TTL (Through The Lens) Central Emphasis Metering method employing a Silicon Photocell as photosensitive element. |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Auto Exposure Mechanism |
Shutter priority, electronically controlled AE metering system incorporating two ICs and one LSI equipped with (lntegrated Injection Logic) |
| Maximum Shutter |
1/1000 sec |
| Minimum Shutter |
2 sec |
| Shutter Speeds |
1 /1000, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 (seconds) and B. X synchronization is at 1/60 seconds. |
| Built-in Flash |
No |
| External Flash |
The accessory shoe has a direct flash contact and automatic flash control contacts. On the front of the camera body is the flash terminal, JIS-B type for flash units with a cord. It has a built-in protective rim to prevent electrical shock. |
| Flash Sync Speed |
1/60 |
| Lens Mount |
n/a |
| Multiple exposure |
n/a |
| Exposure Compensation |
n/a |
| Exposure Preview |
The meter needle will indicate in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway or the exposure preview switch is depressed. |
| Cable Release Socket |
Socket for the cable release in the center of the shutter release button |
| Film Loading |
Easy film loading with multislot take-up spool. |
| Film Rewinding |
Performed by pressing the rewind button on the bottom and by using the rewind crank on the top. The rewind button is automatically reset when the film is advanced with the film advance lever. |
| Frame Counter |
Additive type. Automatically resets when the back cover is opened. While rewinding film, it counts back the frame numbers. |
| Safety Devices |
The shutter does not drain battery power when not released.
The film cannot be wound while the shutter is in operation |
| Winding lever |
Single stroke with 120° throw and 30° stand-off. The film can be wound with several short strokes. The Canon Power Winder A also can be mounted for automatic winding of the film. |
| Shutter |
Cloth focal plane shutter with four spindles. Shock and noise damping mechanisms are incorporated. All shutter speeds are electronically controlled. |
| Shutter Release |
Yes |
| Shutter Speed Dial |
The shutter speed dial is on the same axis as the film advance lever. The number 2 for two seconds is marked in orange; other numbers as well as X synchronization are in white. There is a shutter dial guard to prevent unintentional movement of the dial. The ISO dial is located underneath the shutter speed dial. |
| Self Timer |
Electronically controlled self timer. After the self-timer lever is pushed forward, the self-timer is activated by the shutter release button. The self-timer releases the shutter after a time lag of 10 seconds. A self-timer lamp (red LED) blinks on and off to indicate when the self-timer is in operation. |
| Stopping-Down the lens |
Performed by pushing the stopped-down lever after setting the aperture ring. |
| Time-lapse Recording |
n/a |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Lens |
| Aperture Range |
n/a |
| Focus |
| Auto Focus Type |
n/a |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| AF |
n/a |
| Power |
| Battery Type |
One 6V silver oxide battery Eveready No.544, UCAR No.544 JIS 4G 13, or Mallory PX28) or alkaline manganese battery (Eveready No.537, UCAR No.537, or Mallory 7K13). The battery lasts approximately one year . under normal use. |
| Physical Dimensions |
| Width (Inch) |
5.56 |
| Height (Inch) |
3.44 |
| Depth (Inch) |
1.88 |
| Width (mm) |
n/a |
| Height (mm) |
n/a |
| Depth (mm) |
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| Weight (oz) |
20.81 |
| Weight (g) |
590 |
| Accessories |
| Remote Control |
n/a |
