Canon A-1 | 35mm Film Camera | Canon FD 50mm f/2 Lens | Rated (7/10)

Brand: Canon
Condition: Used
Name: Canon A-1
CPB Body Code: JPC11
Type: 35mm - Single Lens Reflex - Automatic/Manual Film SLR Camera
Type of Film: 35mm Film
Lens: Canon FD 50mm f/2
CPB Lens Code: JPL16
Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter, 30s – 1/1000s + Bulb
Metering Range: Center-weighted TTL metering with multiple AE modes, ISO 6 – 12800
Battery: 1 x 4LR44 or A544 battery (included)

Canon A-1 | 35mm Film Camera | Canon FD 50mm f/2 Lens has been inspected by the CPB Darkroom team and is rated 7/10 for condition. The body is in excellent shape and shows signs of regular use. Mechanically, it's in good working order—aperture priority mode is functional, but please note that the light meter does not display in the viewfinder, and the viewfinder has a slight fustiness. Despite this, it's a solid and reliable Canon A-series body, ideal for users who shoot manually or with external metering.

SLR cameras sold by CPB Darkroom are film-tested for shutter accuracy and light leaks. This Canon A-1 is certified to be in full working condition. The body and lens have been inspected, and while this is a vintage camera, it remains in excellent shape for shooting or collecting.

The Canon A-1 is a 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) film camera introduced by Canon in 1978, known for being the first SLR to offer fully automatic Program mode alongside Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes. As the most advanced model in Canon’s A-series, the A-1 was designed for photographers who wanted both ease of use and precise control, making it a favorite among enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Featuring an electronically controlled shutter, the A-1 offers speeds from 30 seconds to 1/1000 second, along with Bulb mode for long exposures. Its through-the-lens (TTL) metering system ensures accurate exposure in all lighting conditions, while the bright pentaprism viewfinder provides clear framing with an LED digital display showing shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation settings. The ISO range spans 6 to 12,800, allowing compatibility with a wide variety of film stocks.

This camera ships with a CANON FD 50 mm f2.0 lens. The A-1 is compatible with Canon FD-mount lenses, as well as older FL and R lenses with some limitations. It supports dedicated Speedlite flashes, with a flash sync speed of 1/60 second, and includes a self-timer function with 2-second and 10-second delay options. The camera is electronically powered, requiring a 6V battery 4x LR44 which is included with the camera.