Canon ae1 program 35mm manual focus film camera lens flash combo. Canon ae1 has an electromagnet horizontal and electronically controlled cloth focal plane shutter with a speed range of 2 to 1 second. We have thousands of parts available for digital and film cameras, lenses and shoe mount flash. Canon ae1 instruction manual, user manual in multiple languages.
Canon ae1 film cameras for sale shop with afterpay ebay. I have recently purchased a canon ae1 program in mint condition. Canon ae1 manual this online canon ae1 manual might prove useful if you need to look up any functionality of the camera. The model ae1 can be viewed just to the left of this in silver letters outlined in black. With the ae1, the users going to need to understand shutter speed and how it affects photography. The canon ae1 program is one of the most popular cameras of all time, and for very good reason. The manufacturer cannon will be above the lens in big black letters. It genuinely looks completely unused, as if its never had a film through it. Canon ae1 program 35mm film manual camera w 50mm f1.
The ae1 program showcases canons brightest, and largest viewfinder ever installed on a manual focus canon camera. Yes, the ef was quite expensive back then, and yes it devoured batteries especially if left on, but such a complete reversal was the ushering in of a new age in 35mm slr where ae started to rule the day. Canon ae 1 program owners manual download, owners manual, canon camera, 87 page pdf. Information is displayed in form of led digital display to the right of viewing area.
I usually have canon ae1s and canon ae1 programs for sale. Canon ae 1 manual this online canon ae 1 manual might prove useful if you need to look up any functionality of the camera. The standard package includes canons matte focusing screen with builtin split image rangefinder patch and microprism focusing band. The canon ae1 can easily be identified from other models. My professor said that a cameras light meter is usually on a scale with either a needle or little lights showing the exposure.
Sep 01, 2011 i just recently purchased an canon ae 1 program manual film camera for a college photography class. Canons ae1 35mm film slr introduced many people to photography. From here, you have access to two of the main integrated circuits ic, whilst the third ic is above the viewfinder assembly measuring the light levels through the prism. Page 1 page 2 pictorial outline for using the camera page 3 page 4 product view and parts page 5 photography with canon speedlite 155a page 6 photography with canon power winder a page 7 table of contents page 8 specifications page 9 page 10 page 11 safety devices. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. The canon ae1 program is one of the most popular camera models of all time. The other members of the aseries were the at 1 released 1977, a 1 1978, av 1 1979, ae 1 program 1981 and al 1 1982. The canon ae1 program was a 5 film singlelens reflex camera that used canons fd mount lenses.
Before being offered for sale by canon usa, the refurbished product is subjected to a comprehensive technical evaluation, which includes functional testing and assessments against quality control standards by canon usas trained. Canons ae1 program is essentially the same camera as the ae1, with the added ability to shoot in p mode. Its essentially the same as the vf used on the professionalgrade f1. The ae1 was the first in what became a complete overhaul of canons line of slrs. Canon ae1 repair repairing the ae1 involves removing the top cover to reveal a flex circuit, together with conventional components. The canon ae 1 program was a 5 film singlelens reflex camera that used canon s fd mount lenses. Between 1975 and 1985, there was a dramatic departure from heavy allmetal manual mechanical camera bodies to much more compact bodies with. I just received my camera in the mail and neither i nor my professor can figure out how to check to see if my meter is working correctly.
The canon ae 1 program is a 35 mm singlelens reflex camera that uses canon s fd mount lenses. My canon ae1 program has not produced any photos in any of my rolls that i have. The canon ae 1 program is one of the most popular cameras of all time, and for very good reason. Picking up where the original ae 1 1976 and a 1 1978 left off, the ae 1 program is a highpoint in all of photographys history. Jun 09, 2019 the canon ae1 program was just made to fit in the hand of its user. Best budget beginner film camera canon ae 1 program vs minolta x700 duration. The ae 1 program is a 35mm slr camera made by canon in 1981. This mode sets both the shutter speed and aperture automaticallyalbeit with a. T he difference between canon ae1 and canon ae1 program. Canon refurbished products information canon online store. Program mode is faster the photo at the top of this article was shot on a manhattan street with a panasonic camera set on program, iso 100, 1250 sec at f5. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. Program ae mode on your camera is better than you thought.
Canon ae1 came out in 1976 and is a manual and shutter priority camera. Includes p mark programmed ae and camera shake warning indicator, m mark manual aperture control indicator, aperture display f1 f32, in full fstops, flashing warning for overexposure and underexposure, stoppeddown metering index, mark flash chargecompletion display with. It came out at a time when most of the features we now take for granted didnt even exist, and it was one of the first cameras to include an automatic shooting mode, awkwardly called program back in. Always new and upcoming canon imaging products look here. Canon ae1 camera manual cleveland institute of art. Before being offered for sale by canon usa, the refurbished product is subjected to a comprehensive technical evaluation, which includes functional testing and assessments against quality control standards by canon usas trained technical staff.
Canon ae1 program owners manual download, owners manual, canon camera, 87 page pdf. The canon ae1 uses a electromagnetic focal plane shutter with a speed from 1 to 2 seconds. Page 1 page 2 nomenclature page 3 contents page 4 page 5 attaching the lens page 6 page 7 setting the lens for ae photography page 8 loading the battery page 9 page 10 checking the battery page 11 learning to operate basic controls page 12 setting the asa page loading the film. This is a user manual, which simply shows how to use the camera, how to load film, how to rewind film, and how to check the battery. Ae lock switch there is only a single handy way in the ae1 program to override cameras selected exposure with the ae automatic exposure lock. Canon ae1 program 35mm film manual camera with the canon fd 50mm f1. To determine if the camera is a canon ae1 first look at the front of the camera.
Make offer canon ae1 black 35mm slr camera fd 28mm 1. Canon ae 1 repair repairing the ae 1 involves removing the top cover to reveal a flex circuit, together with conventional components. Sep 17, 2015 the ae1 program showcases canons brightest, and largest viewfinder ever installed on a manual focus canon camera. If you want a fullymanual exposure, you set it to tv, choose a shutter speed, then set an aperture manually on the ring on the lens.
Many users wanted an entrylevel slr with the program auto exposure mode found on the a1, whereas the earlier ae1. Display information in ae flash photography flash chargecompletion display i with speedlites 3a, 177a, 188a, 199a. Jan 24, 20 canon s ae 1 35mm film slr introduced many people to photography. Although one would expect canon to incorporate an addditional exposure compensation dial as well as but strangely it was omitted. Make offer canon ae 1 black 35mm slr camera fd 28mm 1. The auto exposure ae1 sold about 8 times as many as the match needle at1. Feb 02, 20 canon ae 1 is one of the most popular 35mm slrs. When i say mint condition, i really mean mint condition.
I would have missed the expression if id tried to shoot manual. Picking up where the original ae1 1976 and a1 1978 left off, the ae1 program is a highpoint in all of photographys history. Canon eos 5d mark ii camera instruction book manual user guide used. Canon describes it as a successor to the enormously successful ae 1, released five years earlier. The major difference was the addition of the program ae mode first seen in the a1. It was introduced in 1981 as the successor to the canon ae1, five years after that cameras introduction. Whenever im out shooting it just feels like the camera is an extension of my arm my hand is a glove and the camera is my hand. Ae lock switch there is only a single handy way in the ae 1 program to override cameras selected exposure with the ae automatic exposure lock. Canon describes it as a successor to the enormously successful ae1, released five years earlier.
Canon ae1 information reference the canon fd documentation project has more information images of the pages in the manual table of contents and overview 1. Free camera instruction manuals, camera instructions, free. The cameras height is 87mm, width is 14mm, depth is 48 mm, and weight is 590 g. It was introduced in 1981 as the successor to the canon ae 1, five years after that cameras introduction. Program ae shiftable, shutterpriority ae, aperturepriority ae, manual exposure, bulb, ettl ii autoflash program ae iso speed range automatically set, iso 10051200 in stop or 1stop increments basic zone modes. The 1970s and 1980s were an era of intense competition between the major japanese slr brands. The canon ae1 program was just made to fit in the hand of its user. This compact, light camera offered a substantial feature array at a competitive, entrylevel price. The major difference was the addition of the program ae mode first seen in the a 1. Electronic auto and manual exposure, manualfocus 35mm slr. Canon manualsae1ae1 programfd lensesspeedlite, etc. The ae 1 was the vanguard of the landmark canon amateur level aseries slrs and led canon s charge into the emerging electronically controlled slr market. This will help me to continue to host this site, buy new manuals, and pay their shipping costs. The ae1 program is a 35mm slr camera made by canon in 1981.
The canon ae1 program is a 35 mm singlelens reflex camera that uses canons fd mount lenses. I usually have canon ae 1s and canon ae 1 programs for sale. It came out at a time when most of the features we now take for granted didnt even exist, and it was one of the first cameras to include an automatic shooting mode, awkwardly called program back in the day. They all used the same compact aluminum alloy chassis, but with. If you want a fully manual exposure, you set it to tv, choose a shutter speed, then set an aperture manually on the ring on the lens. And you should get the manual canon ae 1 program driving under the download link we. Excellent working conditions with no issues, no canon squeaks. New hostgator website hence the gator icon any online donations always went to paypal. Canon products returned to canon usa, and judged by canon usa to be eligible for refurbishing, undergo a rigorous refurbishment process. Using the camera 1 automatic, 2 battery, 4 asa film speed, 5. Canon ae1 program instructions manual pdf download. People who dont understand this will have to learn, or look for a different camera. How do you read the light meter in a canon ae1 program.
If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Ae1 program manual vintage canon film camera collection. The canon ae1 is a 35mm singlelens reflex film camera. Canon ae 1 came out in 1976 and is a manual and shutter priority camera. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. May 22, 2019 canon ae1 has an electromagnet horizontal and electronically controlled cloth focal plane shutter with a speed range of 2 to 1 second. Mar 28, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Anyway, i am almost finished my first roll in the camera and twice already the shutter has malfunctioned.
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