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Canon AE-1 35mm Film Camera w/ 50mm 1:1.8 Lens

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  • 35mm SLR (Single-Lens-Reflex) camera with electronically controlled AE (Automatic Exposure) and focal plane shutter.
  • Canon FD series interchangeable lenses with full aperture metering and AE coupling. Canon FL series with stopped-down metering.
  • Standard lenses for the Canon AE are Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C, Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C, Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 S.C.
  • Canon Breech-Lock mount, Canon FD, FL and R lenses can be used. The viewfinder is fixed eye-level pentaprism with a field of view that is 93.5% vertical and 96% horizontal coverage of the actual picture
  • Viewfinder information includes aperture scale with meter needle and stopped-down metering which also serves as a battery charge level check mark.
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Canon AE-1
1 Shot Point and Shoot 35mm Reusable Half Frame Film Camera
135BC 35mm
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35mm
35mm
35mm
35mm
35mm
35mm
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color, black-and-white
black and white, color film
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Film not included
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Manual, shutter-speed-priority
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SKU:SN-197640;Description:USED Canon AE-1 with 50mm F1.8

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
963 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use and appearance of the camera. However, some customers have reported issues with the seal, battery, and cleanliness. They mention that the camera came with a light leak and that the battery dies within a day. They also report issues with scratch resistance, with the lenses having a few scratches. Customers also are disappointed with the lens cap. Opinions are mixed on quality.

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31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the appearance of the camera. They say it has a great vintage look and looks almost brand new. Customers are also pleased with the camera, saying it produces beautiful pictures and has bokeh.

"First things first. The camera is sturdy, functional and rather nice to look at. While a bit heavy, that's kind of expected...." Read more

"I absolutely love this camera, it came with visible use but has a great vintage look to it. It works perfectly and was easy to use...." Read more

"...The lens create a nice bokeh, but again, keep in mind that with a film of ISO ~400 and with a minimum possible exposure time 1/1000 sec it will..." Read more

"Came with an old and really nice leather camera bag! Camera is in great condition, all items were shipped as expected. Smells old and nostalgic...." Read more

25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

Customers find the camera easy to use. They mention it has nice and easy functions, and it's a relatively fast process to get used to. Customers also say it'll be perfect for beginners, with an easy-to-learn exposure meter. They also say the seller is very nice and responsive.

"...It works perfectly and was easy to use...." Read more

"...It’s definitely technical but makes the process way more creative and feel like you’re creating a work of art...." Read more

"...It’s simple to understand for any hobbyist trying to get into film and the image quality is great...." Read more

"...manual settings and adjustments makes photography just memorable and enjoyable. Oh boy! And that mechanical click is like no other." Read more

285 customers mention166 positive119 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the camera. Some mention that it is great, wonderful, and in great condition. However, others say that it arrived with a crack in the viewfinder, the cover for the battery is cracked, and the lens cap is broken. Some customers also mention that the camera is scratched and bumped.

"The camera works great, very solid especially being used since the late 70s...." Read more

"...using this camera that light was leaking into the camera, destroying negative images...." Read more

"...The camera arrived in great condition and working order...." Read more

"...It works perfectly and was easy to use...." Read more

46 customers mention7 positive39 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the cleanliness of the camera. They mention that it came extremely dirty, with some dirt and dust on the mirrors. Some customers also mention that the body was scratched and the viewfinder was a little dirty. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and condition of the product.

"...However.The camera came with grime on it in certain areas...." Read more

"...are fully function only slight disappointment is the viewfinder is a little dirty but that’s nothing I can’t over look and didn’t take away from my..." Read more

"...it came in, I noticed a crack in the viewfinder and the camera definitely looked dirty...." Read more

"Everything worked on the camera it was just dirty and had some dirt on the mirrors and the battery door had a chunk missing although it still locked..." Read more

17 customers mention0 positive17 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the scratch resistance of the camera. They mention that the lenses have a couple scratches, dings, and marks. Some say that the camera arrived dirty with a few scratches.

"...Only scratch i saw was the small scratch on the lense cap. Other than that the shutter speed seems good. Happy with how fast it came in." Read more

"...The camera functions seem to work great but it came a little dirty with a few scratches...." Read more

"...There were some smudges in the viewfinder and i couldn't erase it, but it didn't take away from the usage...." Read more

"...The lenses have a couple scratches, and it's also quite dusty/dirty...." Read more

14 customers mention4 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery of the camera. They mention that it dies within a day of using it, the battery level was really low, and the camera can't hold a charge. Some customers also report that the battery housing is severely corroded and the shutter will not reset.

"The camera can’t hold a charge for the light meter. There is a light leak. There is battery acid covering the battery holder...." Read more

"...the shutter still wasn't working and when I checked the battery level it was really low...." Read more

"...It did come with a battery as stated, although when I went to check the battery button it did not light up...." Read more

"...I could not be more grateful. My only issue is that the battery that the camera came with died after only taking a few pictures...." Read more

14 customers mention0 positive14 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the lens cap of the camera. For example, they mention it's not the original and falls off easily. Some complain about the missing eye cover and shoe mount cover. Overall, most are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the product.

"Cute camera, however it is missing a shoe mount cover and the light meter is broken...." Read more

"...My only disappointment would be that the lens cap is not the original and falls off really easily...." Read more

"...so the plastic part just past the focusing ring was loose, came without a lens cap and also the camera was in rough shape, but still working..." Read more

"...Manuals were all in great condition. No lens cap." Read more

13 customers mention0 positive13 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the seal of the camera. They mention that it has light leaks and renders the camera useless. Some customers also mention that the camera back is not properly sealed.

"I noticed after first using this camera that light was leaking into the camera, destroying negative images...." Read more

"The camera can’t hold a charge for the light meter. There is a light leak. There is battery acid covering the battery holder...." Read more

"...After developing I was pretty dissapointed because i now have a light leak...." Read more

"...HOWEVER! One gigantic problem I have with this camera is light leaks!..." Read more

Amazing camera!
5 Stars
Amazing camera!
I absolutely love this camera, it came with visible use but has a great vintage look to it. It works perfectly and was easy to use. I did some photography classes previously, but needed to watch a few youtube videos to brush up on all the features. I highly recommend this purchase to anyone looking for a film camera!
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I absolutely love this camera, it came with visible use but has a great vintage look to it. It works perfectly and was easy to use. I did some photography classes previously, but needed to watch a few youtube videos to brush up on all the features. I highly recommend this purchase to anyone looking for a film camera!
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I’ve been wanting a film camera for a while and am super happy with this purchase! It arrived in great quality and was exactly how described. There was only 1 problem, I was having a hard time getting the back open. But the customer service was amazing though!! They left a phone number in the box to call with any problems. I reached out, and immediately got a response. The guy I spoke to was super helpful and was able to help me fix the problem! 10/10 would recommend ordering from here.
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I already wrote a review but I realized I didn't provide any pictures. Here are some pics of the camera. It came it great condition. Only thing missing was the flash cover, but I planed to get a customized one so that doesn't matter to me.
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