Condition: Good. Battery door does not stay closed. Battery stays in just fine.

A highly advanced 35mm SLR introduced in 1978 and one of the first cameras to offer full exposure automation. Part of Canon’s A-series system, it supports multiple auto exposure modes while retaining full manual control, making it a versatile classic for both beginners and experienced shooters.

Canon A-1 — Tech Specs

• Type: 35mm SLR

• Film: 35mm (135)

• Mount: Canon FD mount

• Shutter: Vertical cloth focal-plane

• Shutter Speeds: 30s – 1/1000s + Bulb

• Flash Sync: 1/60s

• Exposure Modes: Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual

• Metering: TTL center-weighted

• ISO Range: 6 – 12800

• Focus: Manual focus

• Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism with LED information display

• Film Advance: Manual wind (motor drive optional)

• Battery: 4LR44 / PX28 6V

• Weight: ~620 g (body)

• Introduced: 1978