This is a nice Canon AE-1 Program camera (# 2869712) with a
Canon FD 50mm f1.8 bayonet lens, battery, strap, caps, filter, and Instruction
Manual. The top plate looks very good with bright marks. The base plate has a few light bright marks, but
no dings or tripod circles. The film door
has no paint wear. The door light seals and
the mirror bumper have been replaced. This camera is in full and proper
working order. The shutter speeds progress, and the one second speed
agrees to my D300. Light meter readings
are accurate. I fixed
the "Canon Squeal" in the mirror return assembly. The viewfinder image looks
good. The self-timer is working. The
battery door is sound. A 6 volt battery
and a neck strap are included as well as the instruction manual. The finger grip is present. The previous owner left his mark on the side
of the prism housing. I think I covered
quite well with some metallic silver leaf.
The Canon 50mm FD f1.8 bayonet mount lens (# 5877829) is in great
condition with slight signs of use. The optics are great with no marks, haze or
fungus visible when examined with strong back-light. The focusing action is as
smooth as a new lens. The aperture
adjustment is smooth with good detents. The engraving is crisp and
bright. The front surface is protected
by a Vivitar skylight filter and a Canon lens cap.
This Canon AE-1 is the
perfect camera for the student or beginning film photographer. With a
match-needle meter, speeds from bulb to 1/1000 sec., self-timer, depth-of-field
preview and a hot shoe you have everything you need to get started. The durable construction and the excellent
reputation of the Canon brand of camera give this outfit
everything you need to learn the art of photography.