The Canon AV-1 is an SLR camera. It was introduced by Canon in 1979. The price for one with lens was 57,000 yen at that time.
The Canon AV-1 offers the possibility of interchangeable lenses. It was equipped with the revised FD (New FD) bayonet. Mostly the camera comes it with the Canon New FD 50mm f/2. You have to focus the lens by hand. The 35mm camera does not have an autofocus function.
The Canon AV-1 has a built-in light meter. It was designed for films with a sensitivity of ISO 25 to ISO 1600. The correct exposure is measured through the lens. The camera has an aperture priority mode, where the photographer selects the desired aperture setting and the camera automatically sets the correct exposure time. This model does not have a proper manual mode.
The photo camera comes with a bulb mode. An external flash can be used on the PC flash port or hot shoe for pictures. The flash sync speed is 1/60 second.
Films for the Canon AV-1
The Canon AV-1 requires 35mm film. 35mm film is still made and will develop without problems at most photo labs. Possible films for the Canon AV-1 are the Agfaphoto Vista 400* for color photos and the Ilford Delta 400* for B&W photos.
The Canon AV-1 can be mounted on a tripod. There is also a thread for a cable release. In addition, there is a self-timer. The dimensions of the 35mm camera are 13.9 x 8.5 x 4.8 cm. The weight is 490 grams. The camera requires four LR44 batteries (eBay / Amazon*).
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Single lens reflex camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon FD lens mount |
| Focus | Manual |
| Viewfinder | Pentaprism finder |
| Exposure times | 1/1000 second to 2 seconds, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 25 to 1600 |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC-Flash |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 4x LR44 batteries |
| Size | 13,9 x 8,5 x 4,8 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 5.47 x 3.35 x 1.89 inches |
| Weight | 490 Grams |
| Estimated value / Used price | 114,88 Euro 188,90168,31112,46892,5998,5319176,621341,00123,24 Estimate based on used prices of 99 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 29.4.2024 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 111,89 Euro (120.15 US-Dollar) |