The A series is a line of 35mm SLR cameras from Canon. The models date from the late 1970s to early 1980s. All cameras come with the Canon FD mount.
Overview of the available exposure modes of the different A models.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Canon AV-1 | Canon AE-1 Program | Canon AL-1 | Canon A-1 | Canon AT-1 | Canon AE-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Single lens reflex camera | Single lens reflex camera | Single lens reflex camera | Single lens reflex camera | Single lens reflex camera | Single lens reflex camera |
| Film format | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm |
| Film Transport | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Picture Format | 36 mm x 24 mm | 36 mm x 24 mm | 36 mm x 24 mm | 36 mm x 24 mm | 36 mm x 24 mm | 36 mm x 24 mm |
| Lens Mount | Canon FD lens mount | Canon FD lens mount | Canon FD lens mount | Canon FD lens mount | Canon FD lens mount | Canon FD lens mount |
| Lens type | Interchangeable lens | Interchangeable lens | Interchangeable lens | Interchangeable lens | Interchangeable lens | Interchangeable lens |
| Maximum Aperture | — | — | — | — | — | - |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/1000 to 2 seconds | 1/1000 to 2 seconds | 1/1000 to 1 second | 1/1000 to 30 seconds | 1/1000 to 2 seconds | 1/1000 to 2 seconds |
| Light Meter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Flash | Hot Shoe, PC-Flash | Hot Shoe, PC-Flash | Hot Shoe, PC-Flash | Hot Shoe, PC-Flash | Hot Shoe, PC-Flash | PC-Flash, Hot Shoe |
| Focus | manual | manual | manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Weight | 490 | 565 | 490 | 620 | 590 | 590 |
| Size | 13.9 x 8.5 x 4.8 cm | 14.1 x 8.8 x 4.8 cm | 14.2 x 8.7 x 4.8 cm | 14.1 x 9.2 x 4.8 cm | 14.1 x 8.7 x 4.8 cm | 14.1 x 8.7 x 4.7 cm |
| Release Date | 1979 | 1981 | 1982 | 1978 | 1977 | 1976 |
| Production start | 1979 | 1981 | 1982 | 1978 | 1977 | 1976 |
| Production End | — | — | — | 1985 | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon | Canon | Canon | Canon | Canon |
| Country of Origin | — | — | — | Japan | — | — |
| Age | Up to 47 years | Up to 45 years | Up to 44 years | Up to 48 years | Up to 49 years | Up to 50 years |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Production duration | — | — | — | 7 years | — | — |
| Power Supply | 4x LR44 batteries | 1x LR44 battery | 2x AAA batteries | 1x 4LR44 battery | 4x LR44 batteries | — |