Canon EF + FD 50mm F1.8 S.C. Analogue camera

CANON EF + FD 50mm F1.8 S.C., tested and working.

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The Canon EF, produced from 1973 to 1978, is the odd one out among Canon's FD-mount bodies: an electronically governed shutter-priority SLR built around a Copal Square vertical-travel metal shutter rather than the cloth shutters of its F-1 and FTb siblings. That shutter gives it an unusually wide range, with electronically timed speeds running all the way to a full 30 seconds — a capability no other manual-focus Canon offered — while the fast speeds from 1/2 to 1/1000 stay mechanically timed and work even with dead batteries. Its silicon photocell meter was among the most responsive of the period, and the heavy, densely built body earned it the nickname 'the black beauty' among collectors. Never a big seller in its day, it is now sought after as the most technically ambitious of Canon's classic manual bodies. It is offered here with the Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 S.C., the classic standard lens of the FD system.

Important — please read carefully:
The lens has fine dust and slight edge haze. Please review the photos before bidding.

Condition: Used — Good
Pre-owned, heavy signs of use, or minor optical flaws

Serial Number
Please check the photo.

Appearance
Scuffs and scratches from normal use. Please check the photos for details.

Optical Condition
Lens: Fine dust on the rear element and slight haze at the edge — please check the photos

Functional
The shutter fires at all speeds and the light meter responds.
Shutter speeds and exposure measured within the normal range.
Light seals replaced.

Measured Performance
We check these cameras on a shutter tester rather than by ear, and we publish what we measured:
- 1 s — measured 1/1 s (on the mark)
- 1/60 — measured 1/61 s (on the mark)
- 1/1000 — measured 1/885 s (approx. 0.2 stop slow)
- Light meter accuracy — EV12: 0.7 OVER / EV15: 1.0 OVER
Negative film has enough latitude to absorb deviations of this size, but the figures are here so you can judge for yourself.

Servicing
This camera was serviced by us before listing:
- Light seals (foam) replaced

Known Issues
1. Fine dust on the rear element and slight haze at the edge of the FD 50mm f/1.8 (please check the photos).

Bundled Items
Only what you can see in the pictures will be included in the package.

Important Notes for Used Items
As this is a used item, subtle imperfections may exist that are not individually described.

Shipping
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We ship within 3 business days after payment.

Customs and Taxes
EU (up to EUR 150) and UK (up to GBP 135): taxes are collected at checkout — nothing to pay on delivery, except a possible small customs fee (around EUR 3) in some countries.
Other orders: import taxes may be due on delivery.
We do not under-declare values or mark items as "gifts."

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