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Vintage Canon AE-1 Program 35mm SLR Camera with 50mm 1:1.8 Lens

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  • Classic mechanical Canon AE-1 Program camera body
  • LED light meter display
  • Compatible with all Canon FD lenses
  • This camera comes with a Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 lens
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AE-1 Program
1 Shot Point and Shoot 35mm Reusable Half Frame Film Camera
135BC 35mm
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35mm
35mm
35mm
35mm
35mm
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black and white, color film
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The Canon AE-1 Program is a 35 mm single-lens reflex camera that uses Canon's FD mount lenses. It was introduced in 1981 as the successor to the Canon AE-1, five years after that camera's introduction. The major difference was the addition of the Program AE mode first seen in the A-1. This mode sets both the shutter speed and aperture automatically, albeit with a slight bias towards the shutter speed setting. The user focuses the camera and then presses the shutter button. For those desiring more control, the AE-1's shutter priority auto-exposure and full manual modes are still available.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
293 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance of the camera, saying it looks great and feels sturdy. They also say it takes beautiful pictures and the viewfinder is nice and clear. However, some customers have reported issues with the shutter and viewfinder. They say the camera arrived with a broken shutter, large crack in the view finder, and a damaged battery door. Customers have different opinions on quality, cleanliness, and value.

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8 customers mention6 positive2 negative

Customers like the appearance of the camera. They say it looks great, feels great, and is sturdy. Some mention that the viewfinder is nice and clear, and the light meter is simple to use.

"...The viewfinder is so nice and clear, and the light meter is simple to use. Just make sure you have a 6v battery, or the camera will not work!..." Read more

"...Other then these problems the camera looks great and feels great. I hope I can get this working, i cant wait to start shooting film...." Read more

"...All of the shots where half exposed! I looked at the shutter curtain and it is broken! It does not close all the way when the film is wind...." Read more

"...Came with a battery and basic shoulder strap. Loving the images from this." Read more

62 customers mention37 positive25 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the camera. Some mention that it's a great product and comes in working condition, while others say that it completely messed up and is not in the best condition.

"This is an excellent camera for any film enthusiast, weather you're a seasoned pro or a total newbie this camera is for you...." Read more

"...Completely messed up camera. I wouldn’t have wasted my money on different batteries if I knew it was the camera that was fried." Read more

"...Whoever had this camera originally took very good care of it. Everything works properly...." Read more

"...This camera is amazing, the light meter works perfectly, it’s cleaned, every button works as it should, and it doesn’t feel used or old but brand new..." Read more

10 customers mention5 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the cleanliness of the camera. Some mention that it was well cleaned, while others say that it built up dirt and grime around the body.

"...This camera is amazing, the light meter works perfectly, it’s cleaned, every button works as it should, and it doesn’t feel used or old but brand new..." Read more

"...The camera was also really dirty (built up dirt and grime around the body), but all it took to clean was a Lysol wipe and a couple minutes of..." Read more

"...The camera was clean and all functions work. I am now shooting pictures and look forward to the first photos." Read more

"Camera is very dirty when you look through the viewfinder and the shutter is a bit messed up...." Read more

10 customers mention5 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the camera film. Some mention that it's worth the price and a great selection for beginners, while others say that it is a total scam and not worth the money.

"...It shipped quickly, the price was very reasonable and as a photography major I could not be happier. It was money well spent." Read more

"...So overall paying 175 for this quality is not worth it." Read more

"...Expecting to have fun with it. Priced just right" Read more

"...Big waste of money" Read more

7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the shutter of the camera. They mention that it is broken and unusable. Some customers also report that the viewfinder has a large crack on the bottom right corner. They also mention that the battery door was broken, the mirror inside is broken, and the light meter is broken.

"First thing I notices was that the battery door was broken, but i dont have a probblem with that because thats a main problem...." Read more

"...when it arrived, I was pretty bummed to see that the viewfinder had a large crack on the bottom right corner...." Read more

"...After using it 2nd times the shutter broke." Read more

"...The mirror inside is broken." Read more

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Great camera!
Great camera, fully functional. Came with a battery and basic shoulder strap. Loving the images from this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great camera!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2022
Great camera, fully functional. Came with a battery and basic shoulder strap. Loving the images from this.
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Kukumbe John
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a good product.
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2022
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Kukumbe John
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a good product.
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2022
Received the product as described and it works well and is in good condition.
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Sam Westenskow
1.0 out of 5 stars It works sometimes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2021
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Sam Westenskow
1.0 out of 5 stars It works sometimes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2021
I received an OK condition Canon AE-1 for the price that I would have expected to pay for an Excellent condition Canon AE-1. A fair amount of minor marks from normal use but the mirror was terribly scratched and there was what looked like residue from the light seals on the focusing screen. The included battery ran out in three months (Canon’s quoted battery life is about a year) which leads me to believe that the included battery wasn’t completely new. Three weeks after the 90 day warranty ended, the depth of field preview button broke and it can no longer be depressed. It looks like most people have gotten their cameras in great condition though so don’t be too discouraged, just take this into consideration.

Update: The winding mechanism has a loose clutch and which has lead to three rolls of mine to be blanks.
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Andy H
5.0 out of 5 stars Great hobby
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2020
Jon
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2019
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend
Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2020