w/Strap【Mint】Canon A-1 35mm SLR Film Camera Body from Japan #E0549

$135.43

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w/Strap【Mint】Canon A-1 35mm SLR Film Camera Body from Japan #E0549

Name: w/Strap【Mint】Canon A-1 35mm SLR Film Camera Body from Japan #E0549
Brand: Canon
SKU: 20261011JPY
Price: 135.43 USD
Availability: InStock

$135.43

Peekaboo Japan

Specialty Store for Used Film Cameras from Japan

Canon A-1 35mm SLR Film Camera Body from Japan #E0549

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. 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.
There are some signs of wear on the exterior.
Please carefully check the photos for the exact condition of the item.

Condition

The camera has 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
Strap

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)
Body Material: Metal
Weight (Approx.): 620 g (Body Only)
Release Year: 1978
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.

Collectors and photographers alike still regard the A-1 as one of the finest manual-focus Canon SLRs ever made. Its combination of advanced automation and classic build quality continues to make it a favorite among film shooters.

If you are looking for a capable, feature-rich, and historically significant Canon film SLR, the Canon A-1 is an outstanding choice that rewards both beginners and experienced photographers.

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Our items are carefully inspected and described as accurately as possible for international buyers.

Thank you very much for your understanding.

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