Capturing the Decisive Moment
The Canon AE-1 revolutionized photography by being the first SLR with a microprocessor. It made professional-quality photography accessible to enthusiasts with its automatic exposure mode, reliable build, and extensive lens selection. This camera helped define the modern SLR.
Sample Images
Canon Ae 1 Fujicolor Superia 400 50mm F3.5 Iso 400 1500s Gr
Canon Ae 1 Ilford Delta 100 135mm F4 Iso 100 1160s Soft Fin
Canon Ae 1 Ilford Delta 100 135mm F4 Iso 100 1160s Soft Fin
Canon Ae 1 Ilford Hp5 85mm F2.8 Iso 400 1250s Low Contrast
Canon Ae 1 Ilford Panf 50 85mm F2.8 Iso 50 1125s Extremely
Canon Ae 1 Ilford Panf 50 85mm F2.8 Iso 50 1125s Extremely
Canon Ae 1 Kodak Ektar 100 28mm F5.6 Iso 100 1400s Oversatu
Canon Ae 1 Kodak Gold 200 200mm F5.6 Iso 200 1800s Noticeab
Canon Ae 1 Kodak Gold 200 200mm F5.6 Iso 200 1800s Noticeab
Canon Ae 1 Kodak Gold 200 50mm F1.8 Iso 200 130s Severe Cam
Canon Ae 1 Kodak Gold 200 50mm F1.8 Iso 200 130s Severe Cam
Canon Ae 1 Kodak Gold 200 50mm F2.8 Iso 200 1250s Warm Yell
Canon Ae 1 Kodak Gold 200 50mm F2.8 Iso 200 1250s Warm Yell
Canon Ae 1 Kodak T Max 400 50mm F2 Iso 400 1125s Heavy Grai
Canon Ae 1 Kodak T Max 400 50mm F2 Iso 400 1125s Heavy Grai
Canon Ae 1 Kodak Tri X 400 28mm F4 Iso 400 1320s Coarse Une
Canon Ae 1 Kodak Tri X 400 28mm F4 Iso 400 1320s Coarse Une
Technical Specifications
Everything you need to know about the Canon AE-1
Type
35mm SLR Film Camera
Weight
590g (body only)
Shutter
Electronic, 2-1/1000s + B
Exposure
Shutter-priority AE
Metering
Center-weighted average
Released
April 1976
ISO Range
25-3200
Flash Sync
1/60s
Lens Mount
Canon FD bayonet
Viewfinder
Fixed pentaprism, 93% coverage