Canon A-1 35mm SLR film camera with 28mm f2.8 lens

Name: Canon A-1 35mm SLR film camera with 28mm f2.8 lens
Brand: Canon
SKU: 1070
Price: 399.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

€399,00

Description

We have a lot of time for the Canon A-1. It sits at the top of Canon's classic A-series lineup, above the better-known AE-1 and AE-1 Program, and it shows in the build and the feature set. The A-1 was the first SLR to offer a full programmed AE mode alongside shutter priority, aperture priority, and full manual, which made it unusually versatile for its time and still makes it a pleasure to use today. The LED display in the viewfinder shows both shutter speed and aperture simultaneously, so you always know exactly what the camera is doing. The all-black body is well built with metal internals, and the Canon FD mount opens up access to one of the finest lens systems of the film era. The 28mm f/2.8 FD lens is a lovely wide-angle option, great for street photography, architecture, interiors, and travel where you want more of the scene in the frame. A genuinely capable camera that rewards learning.

Specs

Type: Electronic SLR with TTL centre-weighted metering
Maximum shutter speed: 1/1000s
Lens: Canon FD mount, 28mm f/2.8
Modes: Shutter priority, aperture priority, full programmed AE, manual, dedicated flash AE

Battery: 4LR44 or PX28A 6V (included)

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