* A Canon "New" FD 28mm F/2.8 Wide Angle lens that has serial number: 228037 . Its date code is U707, which indicates that it was made in July 1980. This Canon Wide- Angle lens comes with a good 52mm filter, Canon front and rear lens caps, a black, Canon hard lens case and a collapsible, rubber, 52mm wide-angle lens hood.. Whether using a modern classic such as the Canon A-1 or a new mirror-less camera with suitable adapter, shooting the 28mm F/2.8 is the same as any other Canon FD or FDn lens. On film cameras with Auto Exposure modes, set the lens’ aperture ring to “A” and the camera will handle stopping the aperture down at the moment of shutter release to create a perfectly exposed shot. If you want control over depth-of-field, rotate the aperture ring to any F-stop and the automatic aperture lever will preselect your desired aperture, enabling wide-open through-the-lens metering.
* A Canon "New" FD 35-70mm F/3.5 Zoom lens that has serial number: 1268055 . Its date code is Y204, which indicates that it was made in February 1984. The 35-70mm f/4 is unusually sharp right out to the corners, even wide-open, and has little or no distortion throughout most of the zoom range. The Canon FD 35-70/4 is also built tough; it's almost all-metal. It's a two-ring zoom. There are no weird macro settings; it focuses directly down to 1.6 feet (0.5 meters) at all focal lengths as part of the regular focus range.
* A Canon "New" FD 70-150mm F/4.5 Zoom lens that has serial number: 174856 . Its date code is V808, which indicates that it was made in August 1981. It has its own, retractable, built-in lens hood, "Canon front and rear lens caps, a Hoya (Japan) 52mm, Skylight (1B) filter and a black, generic, draw-string, lens pouch. This lens covers the focal lengths of three fixed focal length telephoto lenses (85mm, 100mm, and 135mm) and zooms between the focal lengths of 70mm and 150mm, which are not found in any fixed focal length lenses. It compact size and light weight make it a nice choice for a travel lens.
* A Canon "New" FD 70-210mm F/4 Zoom lens that has serial number: 633071 . Its date code is X1206, which indicates that it was made in December 1983. It's sharp, nice contrast, zooms butter smooth and it is easy to operate due to the push-pull focus/zoom ring. Nice zoom range, well built!! Optically Excellent! This lens comes with a Canon 58mm snap-on, front lens cap, a Canon breech-locking, rear lens cap, a Tamron screw-in, lens hood, a good 58mm filter and a mismatched, worn and oversize, "Canon" hard, lens case with strap.
NOTE: The Canon FDn lenses are easily adapted for use on the modern crop of mirror-less machines such as from Fujifilm and Sony. Simply buy an adapter from eBay, attach your lens and camera, and enjoy this fantastic legacy glass coupled with today’s modern conveniences. Buy a glass-less adapter that enables infinity focus for the purest results and you’ll be good to go. It offers 75.4º of wide, along with being light and compact. They can produce excellent results with an interesting perspective!!
*An original, booklet titled: "Canon FD Interchangeable Lenses"; 59 pages, 6 1/4" x 4 3/4", covers entire line of N/FD lenses, beautiful full-color plates, published: December 1975.
* A NEW/OLD STOCK, "Canon Motor Drive MA Set" that bears serial number: 453523, with a Canon date code of: V901, which indicates that it was manufactured in September 1981. All components in this set appear as unused; the battery compartment is pristine! The box shows some shelf wear and age. The Canon Motor Drive MA is an accessory designed originally for the Canon A-1 in 1978 which will wind the film automatically. But it can also be used with the AE-1 Program that was introduced later in 1981 (It is not advisable to use it with other A series models). Two separate power sources, the Battery Pack MA or the Ni-Cd Pack MA (not included) are available for the Motor Drive MA. With Battery Pack MA, sequential shooting at up to five frames per second (fps) is possible ( 4 fps with the AE-1 Program) and an instant high speed button permits instant access to the highest speed for fast-breaking shots.
The shooting speeds for the Battery Pack MA are: S - Single frame; L - Low - 3.5 fps (frames per second) and H -High - 5 fps. Using new carbon-zinc or alkaline-manganese batteries. At 5 frames per second, the Battery Pack MA blows the doors off of the earlier Canon Winders A and A2, whose top speeds were a mere 2 fps.
Usable Shutter Speed Range: All shutter speeds except "B" usable at " L" or "H" positions. All shutter speeds usable at "S".
Battery Life: Using 36-exposure film with the selector switch at "H":
Battery Pack MA, Normal Temperatures, 60 rolls of film; 14°, 5 rolls of film. Size and Weight: Motor Drive MA: 151 x 67 x 80mm, 200g. Battery Pack MA: 151 x 67 x 40mm, 395g. including batteries. Included are the Canon Motor Drive MA, the Canon Battery Pack MA, . It also has its original, "Canon Motor Drive MA Instructions"; 27 pages profusely illustrated. Its remote port cap is in place. This Canon Motor Drive MA Set uses twelve (12), working, 1.5V, AA-size, alkaline batteries (All 12 batteries are included and loaded in battery pack ~ READY TO RUMBLE!
*A "Canon LC-1 Wireless Remote Control Set". You are going to have fun with this baby! The Wireless Controller LC-1 permits shooting by wireless from up to 60 meters (196.85 feet) away, making it ideal for wildlife photography. This remote control device uses infrared light to control cameras from a distance. The LC-1 is particularly useful in sports and wildlife photography, news coverage and numerous other fields. This "Canon LC-1 Wireless Controller" Set consists of: a transmitter with two, working, 1.5 volt, AA alkaline batteries and a receiver with one working, 9 volt, alkaline battery. A Canon" LC-1 metal, mounting bracket (for camera models that do not have an accessory shoe), It has its original, vinyl "Canon" carrying/storage case with a snap compartment for the bracket. Finally it has its 20-page instruction Manual on CD in easy-to-use, Adobe PDF format. Plus a rough photo-copy of the I.B. Also on the same CD is a dealer's sales guide that was issued with the release of the Canon A-1. Full color and in a large format.(see below) Up to three cameras can be operated separately on three different channels. The transmitter has the Canon date code of: S300 which indicates that it was manufactured in March 1978; it is a new, old/stock, replacement. The receiver
has the Canon date code of: X1100
which indicates that it was manufactured in November 1983.
This set was field tested and found to be 100% operational! Both battery compartments are clean. The receiver uses 1-9volt battery and the transmitter uses 4-AA 1.5 batteries (ALL batteries included). All of the components have beautiful cosmetics!
This "Canon LC-1 Wireless Remote Control" Set is usable with the following 35mm cameras:
the Canon A-1 SLR and the Canon AE-1 Program via the included, Canon Motor Drive MA; or the optional, Canon Ni-Cd Pack MA; or the Canon Motor Drive A2; or the New Canon F-1 (F-1n SLR) with AE Motor Drive FN or AE Power Winder FN, or Motor Drive MF or Power Winder F.
Plus the following Canon 8mm cine cameras:
Canon 514XL-S, 312XL-S, AZ512XL, 814XL-E, AZ814E, AZ1014E, 1014XL-S, 814XL-S, AF514XL-S.
*A Canon 199A Speedlite with a date code of V716, which indicates that it was made in July 1981. This is a high-powered shoe-mount flash; automatic, thyristor type flash. The Speedlite 199A features a high Guide
Number of 98 with ISO 100 film/60 with its included, Wide Adapter. It has three automatic flash ranges plus Manual and Automatic bounce flash capability. Flash Coverage: For 35 mm format, covers angle of view of 35 mm lens; covers 24mm w/adaptor, The most powerful shoe-mount Speedlite in the Canon line, the 199A is recommended for use with the Canon A-1 or any "A" series camera with motor drive or Power Winder A due to its high power and very rapid recycling time. It comes with its dedicated, "Canon" soft case, a Wide Adapter, four (4) AA 1.5 volt alkaline batteries, a Canon Synchro Cord "A" with its worn factory box and its original, "Canon 199A Speedlite Instruction Manual"; 39 pages, published May 1979.
***FINALLY, A group of very useful, photographic accessories to further supplement this Canon A-1 package:
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A new, Adapter Ring for Canon FD/FC Lenses to Nikon AI F Mount cameras.
Optical Glass Adapter Ring for Canon FD/FC Lens to Nikon AI F Mount ~ w/ Optical Glass ~ for Nikon cameras; Made of aluminum; The lens distance scale can be used as well as the focusing to infinity and the adapter has correction lens inside. Completely manual control, manual focus and manual exposure. - Infinity Focus Allowed. Suitable for:- Lens: for Canon FD/FL mount lenses; Camera: All Nikon F Mount Cameras. Such as: D7200, D7100, D7000, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3300, D3200, D3100, D3000, D90, D80, D70, D60, D200, D600, D610, D750, D800, D810 etc.
Note:
-Although the lens will fit physically, automatic diaphragm, auto-focusing, or any other function will not operate correctly while using this adapter.
-In this case "stop-down mode" will need to be used when metering since he lens does not have the ability to have its aperture controlled by the camera body. You can shoot with manual mode or aperture.
* A boxed, "Canon Chest-Pod/Mono-Pod"; with carrying strap.
Canon chest pod camera stand. Excellent Pre-owned condition.
Small Monopod that from 11in. to 20in. in length. It comes with its original, neck strap with a "Canon" rubber, neck pad. The Canon Chest Pod is a one-legged device used for increasing the stability of the camera and thereby preventing blurring. With the use of its leg and neck strap the Chest-pod firmly holds the camera against the upper part of your body. The leg of the Chest-pod can be adjusted from 28cm (11") to 50cm (1' -7 5/8"). Therefore, the camera can be adjusted to the most easy-to-handle position. The Chest-pod is especially effective when zooming with an 8mm movie camera or when shooting at slow shutter speeds with a single-lens reflex camera.
1. For adjusting the length of the leg, loosen the fastening ring.
2. Adjust the length of the neck strap to your most easy-to-use length.
3. Attach the camera onto the Chest-pod with the tripod screw.
CANON INC. PUB. N0. 1020U 057387 (May 1973).
*A Canon Remote Switch 3. It is 5 meters/16 feet-5 inches long electric cable release, that is suitable this for Canon MA Motor Drive; OR .... The Winder A2, the Power Winder F and for this Canon A-1 SLR camera and for most all other Canon film and cine cameras. This Canon Remote Switch 3 has been tested and it is fully operational. There are no kinks in its cord. It comes in it dedicated, Canon black vinyl, pouch with a snap closure. The pouch is marked: "Canon Remote Switch"; and "Made In Japan". The Canon Remote Switch 3 is a compact wired remote switch with a 16.5' (5m) cable that replicates all functions of the camera's shutter release button. It is handy for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach or to minimize vibration for close-ups and time exposures, which is great for night photography. Attaching a Cable Release A cable release is a device which, used in conjunction with a tripod, allows the shutter to be held open for long exposures without your ever having to touch either camera or shutter button directly. This is especially useful for reducing the chances of blurred images in copy work, photo-macrography and photomicrography. Looking for a reliable and convenient way to control your Canon camera remotely? Look no further than this used Canon Remote Switch 3 shutter release cable. This Canon Remote Switch 3 is 5 meters/16 feet-5 inches long electric cable release, that is suitable this for Canon MA Motor Drive; OR .... The Winder A2, the Power Winder F and for this Canon A-1 SLR camera and for most all other Canon film and cine cameras. Plus some Canon EOS camera models. This remote switch is perfect for photographers who want to avoid camera shake and take more stable Whether you're shooting landscapes, portraits, or any other type of photography. Its simple design and easy-to-use interface make it a breeze to operate, while its compact size makes it easy to take with you on the go. The Canon Remote Switch 3 is compatible with a wide range of Canon cameras, including many EOS models. It allows you to control your camera's shutter release from up to 2 feet away, so you can capture shots from a distance or avoid touching the camera during long exposures. This remote switch cable is in excellent condition and has been well-maintained over the years. It's sure to provide many more years of reliable performance and help you take your photography to the next level. Don't miss out on your chance to own this high-quality Canon Remote Switch 3 shutter release cable and enjoy the convenience and stability of remote shooting! It comes with its "Canon" branded, carrying case and a worn, "Canon" factory box.
* A new/old-stock, Rokunar Canon FD-52mm Reversal Ring. Reverse lens macro photography is a method of capturing highly magnified images using an interchangeable lens camera, a lens, and an adapter. You turn your lens around so the rear element points outward, then use an adapter to attach the reversed lens to your camera body (or to another lens).
Due to its 19 pounds/3 ounce parcel weight, this outfit will be shipped via USPS Ground Advantage, fully insured with tracking ~ 3-5 business days delivery time for continental U.S..
This SUPERB, Canon A-1 SLR, its FAST, FD 50mm F/1.4, the other Canon lenses and accessories are all in EXCELLENT CONDITION optically, mechanically, electronically and cosmetically!!!! This means that all is operative and in beautiful shape!! This outfit has some normal, very light, signs of use, but nothing too serious. This beauty does NOT look like 42+ years old camera gear; (See Pictures)!
The black anodizing on the camera, lenses, and other accessories are all in a very nice state! The beautiful, glass in the lenses are free of scratches, smudges and cleaning marks! This is a great looking group of lenses, an with an equally gorgeous Canon A-1 camera body!! The lens has gorgeous optics and smooth focusing/aperture setting actions. Responsive, clean and dry diaphragm blades! I think you will be VERY happy with the condition and performance of these outstanding Canon pieces of Japanese optical engineering! Start looking forward to a return to the fine art of what once was called photography!
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