【Mint】Canon A-1 Film Camera + New FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 + Data Back Japan #E0554

About This Item

Carefully inspected used film camera from Japan.
We specialize in pre-owned cameras and check each item carefully before listing and before shipment.

Appearance

This is a used film camera set (body and lens). It shows light signs of normal use such as minor scratches, scuffs, or small paint wear.
Overall, it remains in very good cosmetic condition for a pre-owned item.
Please note: the data back has not been tested, and there are some scratches on the exterior of the camera and lens.
Please carefully check the photos for the exact condition of the item.

Condition

The camera and lens have been tested and confirmed to work properly.

• Shutter fires properly
• Film advance lever works properly
• Film rewind works properly
• Light meter responds

Please note that this is a used film camera, so it may not perform exactly like a brand new item.
Minor signs of age and normal mechanical feel are expected for a pre-owned camera.

Optical System

• No fungus
• No haze or fog
• No scratches

The viewfinder is clear and works properly.

Included Items

Body
New FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens
Data back (untested)

Everything shown in the photos is included in the package.

Detailed Specifications

• Brand: Canon
• Model: A-1
• Camera Type: 35mm Manual Focus SLR
• Film Format: 35mm (135 film)
• Lens Mount: Canon FD
• Compatible Lenses: Canon FD and New FD Lenses (FL Lenses with Stop-Down Metering)
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Exposure Modes: Programmed AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Stopped-Down AE, Flash AE, Manual
• Metering System: TTL Center-Weighted Average (SPC)
• Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
• Shutter Type: Electronically Controlled Horizontal-Travel Cloth Focal-Plane Shutter
• Shutter Speeds: 30 sec – 1/1000 sec, Bulb
• Flash Sync Speed: 1/60 sec
• Viewfinder Type: Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
• Viewfinder Information: Red LED Digital Display (Shutter Speed, Aperture, Warnings)
• Film Advance: Manual Lever (Motor Drive / Power Winder Compatible)
• Film Rewind: Manual Crank
• Multiple Exposure: Yes
• Self Timer: Electronic, 2 sec / 10 sec
• Battery Requirement: 1 × 4LR44 / 4SR44 (6V)
• Weight (Approx.): 620 g (Body Only)
• Release Year: 1978
• Made in: Japan
• Data Back: Canon Data Back (Date Imprinting)

• Model: New FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5
• Lens Type: Manual Focus Standard Zoom
• Lens Mount: Canon FD (New FD)
• Focal Length: 35-70mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-4.5
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Filter Size: 52mm
• Made in: Japan

Professional Camera Store's Recommendation

The Canon A-1 is one of the most important cameras in Canon's history. Introduced in 1978, it was among the first SLRs to offer a full range of automatic exposure modes, including programmed AE, shutter-priority, and aperture-priority, alongside full manual control. Its advanced electronics earned it a reputation as a technological flagship of the A-series.

The A-1 offers six exposure modes in total, including stopped-down AE and flash AE, giving photographers remarkable flexibility. Its shutter runs from 30 seconds to 1/1000 sec plus Bulb, and the bright viewfinder shows exposure information on a clear red LED digital display.

Build quality is excellent, with a solid metal body and a refined, professional feel. Controls are well thought out, and features such as exposure compensation, multiple exposure, and a built-in eyepiece shutter make it a highly practical camera for serious work.

The A-1 is compatible with Canon's power winders and motor drives, which increase shooting speed, and it supports a wide range of accessories from the Canon A-series system.

This camera is ideal for street, portrait, landscape, travel, and documentary photography. It can be used fully automatically for fast shooting or fully manually for deliberate creative control, making it a camera that grows with the photographer.

The A-1 uses the Canon FD mount and works with the entire range of FD and New FD lenses, a large and affordable lens system that includes many excellent primes and zooms.

This outfit includes the compact New FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom, which covers moderate wide angle to short telephoto in a lightweight package, plus a data back for imprinting date information onto your film. Together they make a complete and versatile kit that is ready to shoot. The lens can also be adapted to mirrorless cameras with an FD adapter.

If you are looking for a capable, feature-rich Canon film SLR outfit with a convenient standard zoom, the Canon A-1 with New FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 and Data Back is an excellent choice.

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