Canon · 35mm film
Canon A-1
Introduced in 1978, the A-1 was Canon's first SLR with fully automatic Program exposure. It also offers aperture and shutter priority, with exposure information shown in a red viewfinder display.
Auto exposureSLR
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- Maker
- Canon
- Model
- A-1
- Film format
- 35mm
- Camera type
- SLR (single lens reflex)
- Exposure
- Program auto, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
- Shutter
- Electronic
- Battery
- Required, 1 × 4LR44 (6 V)
- In the gallery
- 2 sample photos
- Camera source
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Photographs made with the Canon A-1
The film, lens, exposure, developing, and scanning all influence the image. Select a photo for a closer look and its full credits.
Nuuanu Pali
Photo by Holly Cheng CC BY-SA 3.0
Nuuanu Pali
Photo by Holly Cheng CC BY-SA 3.0
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