Canon EF (Black Beauty) + Canon Zoom Lens FD 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro — Iconic 1973 Japanese Shutter-Priority SLR, FD Mount, Made in Japan This is the legendary Canon EF, affectionately known as the "Black Beauty" — produced between 1973 and 1978 as the little sibling of the professional Canon F-1. It is the first Canon SLR to feature shutter-priority AE with silicon photocell metering and a hybrid Copal Square shutter offering an extraordinary 30-second long exposure capability. Paired with the versatile Canon Zoom Lens FD 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro, a high-quality two-touch zoom covering wide-angle to short telephoto with close-focus macro mode. Body serial: 280736 Specifications — Body - Type: 35mm SLR - Mount: Canon FD (also accepts FL with stop-down metering) - Shutter: Copal Square vertical-travel metal focal-plane, 30 s – 1/1000 s + B - 1/2 s – 1/1000 s: mechanical - 1 s – 30 s: electronically timed - Exposure modes: Shutter-priority AE + Manual - Metering: TTL center-weighted with silicon photocell (first Canon SLR with SPC) - ISO: ASA 12 – 3200 - Flash: Hot shoe + PC sync, X-sync 1/125 s - Self-timer: Mechanical - Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism with shutter speed and aperture display - Features: Mirror lock-up, depth-of-field preview, exposure compensation, main ON/OFF switch - Battery: 2 × 4LR44 / PX28 (modern replacement for original PX625) - Made in Japan - Year: 1973–1978 Specifications — Lens - Canon Zoom Lens FD 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro - Type: Two-touch zoom with macro mode - Focal length: 35 – 105 mm (3× zoom) - Aperture: f/3.5 – f/22 (auto aperture with green "A" position) - Filter size: 72 mm - Made in Japan Condition — Tested with battery installed - Good vintage condition with light cosmetic wear consistent with age - Long exposures 30 s – 1 s (electronic timing): confirmed working - Slow mechanical speeds 1/2 s – 1/4 s: do NOT fire correctly (mechanical slow governor likely needs cleaning — a common and easily-serviceable issue on this model) - Faster speeds 1/8 s – 1/1000 s: all confirmed working correctly - Bulb (B) mode: confirmed working - Lens optics clear, aperture blades clean and snappy - Focus and zoom rings smooth, aperture ring clicks firmly - Mirror returns properly, film advance lever smooth - Leatherette in good condition, viewfinder clear - Sold as a partially-working camera — fully usable for normal photography (1/8 s and faster, plus long exposures 1 s – 30 s) Accessories: none (battery not included) Shipping - Japan Post Small Packet with tracking - Ship to Catawiki-registered address only - No shipping to Russia - Italy: longer delivery time - Portugal: higher shipping fee - Buyer pays all import duties / VAT / customs fees - No refunds for customs-related issues Payment & dispatch: ship within 3 business days after payment confirmation. A highly collectible Canon SLR — the "Black Beauty" remains sought after by collectors for its F-1-inspired build quality, hybrid mechanical/electronic shutter, and historical significance as Canon's first SPC-metered SLR. The slow-speed issue at 1/2 – 1/4 s is a typical service item that does not affect everyday photography or long exposures.