Canon AE-1 | 35mm SLR Film Camera | Excellent

Brand: Canon
Condition: Used
Name: Canon AE-1
Type: 35mm – Single Lens Reflex – Manual Focus Film SLR Camera
Type of Film: 35mm Film
CPB Body Code: RJ1
Shutter: Electronically controlled horizontal-travel focal-plane, 2 s – 1/1000 s + Bulb
Metering Range: Center-weighted TTL metering; EV 1–18 (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens)
Film Speed: ISO 25 – 3200 (manual setting)
Battery: 1 × 4LR44 (PX28) battery
Condition: Excellent

The Canon AE-1 body (RJ1) has been thoroughly inspected, cleaned, and tested by CPB Darkroom. It is in excellent working condition with minimal cosmetic signs of use. The shutter, film advance, and metering system have all been checked and are performing accurately. The images shown depict the exact camera you will receive.

Introduced in 1976, the Canon AE-1 was one of the first SLRs to feature a microprocessor-controlled shutter, revolutionizing film photography. Its reliable electronics, bright viewfinder, and easy-to-use exposure modes made it an enduring favorite among both beginners and professionals. The AE-1 features shutter-priority auto exposure and full manual control, offering flexibility across shooting styles.

Compatible with Canon FD and New FD lenses, the AE-1 gives access to an excellent range of optics known for their sharpness and color rendition. It uses standard 35 mm (135) film and produces 36 × 24 mm negatives.

SLR cameras sold by CPB Darkroom are film-tested for shutter accuracy and light leaks, certified fully operational.

The sample images shown were made on film using this exact camera and lens, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.