Canon AE-1 35mm SLR film camera with 50mm f1.8 lens
Description
The AE-1 is one of the most recognised film cameras ever made, and with good reason. When it came out in 1976 it brought shutter priority automatic exposure to a mass audience for the first time, making it genuinely accessible for people who were new to photography. It still makes an excellent first SLR today. Shutter priority mode means you set the speed and the camera selects the aperture, which is intuitive for beginners and useful for anyone who shoots moving subjects. Full manual is always there when you want more control. The 50mm f/1.8 FD lens is a great match for it. Sharp, fast, and light, it covers portraits, street photography, and everyday life naturally. The Canon FD mount also means there's a large and affordable selection of lenses available if you want to build a kit over time. A camera that's easy to recommend to anyone starting out with film.
Specs
- Type: Electronic SLR with TTL centre-weighted metering
- Maximum shutter speed: 1/1000s
- Lens: Canon FD mount, 50mm f/1.8
- Modes: Shutter priority auto exposure, full manual
Battery: 4SR44 or equivalent 6V (included)
How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
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