Canon A-1 black + New FD 1,8/50mm - #Free Shipping | Single lens reflex camera (SLR)

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Canon A-1 black 35mm SLR with Canon FD mount and bundled New FD 50mm f/1.8 lens; physical condition very good and tested and working.

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Product Info;
(quoted from Wikipedia)

The Canon A-1 is an advanced-level single-lens reflex (SLR) 35 mm film camera for use with interchangeable lenses. It was manufactured by Canon Camera K. K. (today Canon Incorporated) in Japan from March 1978 to 1985. It employs a horizontal cloth-curtain focal-plane shutter with a speed range of 30 to 1/1000 second plus bulb and flash synchronization speed of 1/60 second. It has dimensions of 92 millimetres (3.6 in) height, 141 millimetres (5.6 in) width, 48 millimetres (1.9 in) depth and 620 grams (22 oz) weight. Unlike most SLRs of the time, it was available in only one color; all black. The introductory US list price for the body plus Canon FD 50 mm f/1.4 SSC lens was $625; the camera body was generally sold with a 30–40% discount (roughly $375 to $435).

The A-1 is a historically significant camera. It was the first SLR to offer an electronically controlled programmed autoexposure mode. While the Minolta XD came out in 1977 with electronic control exposure modes, specifically Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Full Manual modes, as well as an "off the mode dial" full program exposure mode, the Canon A-1 offered "Program" mode. Instead of the photographer picking a shutter speed to freeze or blur motion and choosing a lens aperture f-stop to control depth of field (focus), the photographer relied on the A-1's microprocessor to automatically select a compromise exposure based on light meter input. Virtually all cameras today have at least one program mode.

Total Condition;

Near MINT

Appearance;

Appearance is beautiful.
tiny scuffs from normal use.
It shows signs of use.
*Please check photos.

Optics;

-Finder:
Beautiful condition.
There is no fog.
There are a few tiny fungus.
There is no balsam separation.
There are no scratches.
There are a few tiny dusts.
No problem in the view.

-Lens: Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8
Beautiful condition.
There is no fog.
There are a few tiny fungus.
There is no balsam separation.
There are no scratches.
There are many tiny dusts.
No problem in the shooting.

Functional;

It works properly.

Bundled Items;

Palm grip, Eye cup, Front lens cap, Strap.

All you can see on the picture will be included in a set of a package. Above condition is based on our own opinion. Please check the photo carefully. Please feel free to contact us for any questions!

Shipping;

We send our product by DHL with the tracking number. Shipping is available from Monday to Friday. Weekends are not available because office is closed.

About US;

We have a proven track record of selling over 1,000 cameras on online platforms. We offer high-quality Japanese products at reasonable prices. Should any issues arise, we will address them with sincerity. Please rest assured. We look forward to your bid.

Product Info;
(quoted from Wikipedia)

The Canon A-1 is an advanced-level single-lens reflex (SLR) 35 mm film camera for use with interchangeable lenses. It was manufactured by Canon Camera K. K. (today Canon Incorporated) in Japan from March 1978 to 1985. It employs a horizontal cloth-curtain focal-plane shutter with a speed range of 30 to 1/1000 second plus bulb and flash synchronization speed of 1/60 second. It has dimensions of 92 millimetres (3.6 in) height, 141 millimetres (5.6 in) width, 48 millimetres (1.9 in) depth and 620 grams (22 oz) weight. Unlike most SLRs of the time, it was available in only one color; all black. The introductory US list price for the body plus Canon FD 50 mm f/1.4 SSC lens was $625; the camera body was generally sold with a 30–40% discount (roughly $375 to $435).

The A-1 is a historically significant camera. It was the first SLR to offer an electronically controlled programmed autoexposure mode. While the Minolta XD came out in 1977 with electronic control exposure modes, specifically Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Full Manual modes, as well as an "off the mode dial" full program exposure mode, the Canon A-1 offered "Program" mode. Instead of the photographer picking a shutter speed to freeze or blur motion and choosing a lens aperture f-stop to control depth of field (focus), the photographer relied on the A-1's microprocessor to automatically select a compromise exposure based on light meter input. Virtually all cameras today have at least one program mode.

Total Condition;

Near MINT

Appearance;

Appearance is beautiful.
tiny scuffs from normal use.
It shows signs of use.
*Please check photos.

Optics;

-Finder:
Beautiful condition.
There is no fog.
There are a few tiny fungus.
There is no balsam separation.
There are no scratches.
There are a few tiny dusts.
No problem in the view.

-Lens: Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8
Beautiful condition.
There is no fog.
There are a few tiny fungus.
There is no balsam separation.
There are no scratches.
There are many tiny dusts.
No problem in the shooting.

Functional;

It works properly.

Bundled Items;

Palm grip, Eye cup, Front lens cap, Strap.

All you can see on the picture will be included in a set of a package. Above condition is based on our own opinion. Please check the photo carefully. Please feel free to contact us for any questions!

Shipping;

We send our product by DHL with the tracking number. Shipping is available from Monday to Friday. Weekends are not available because office is closed.

About US;

We have a proven track record of selling over 1,000 cameras on online platforms. We offer high-quality Japanese products at reasonable prices. Should any issues arise, we will address them with sincerity. Please rest assured. We look forward to your bid.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Canon
Model/ type nr
A-1 black + New FD 1,8/50mm - #Free Shipping |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
Canon FD
Film type
35mm
Serial number
Body: 1095096 / Lens: 2638355
Estimated Period
1980-1990
JapanVerified
38
Objects sold
100%
Private

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