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

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

$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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