Japan 1979 – Compact – 35 mm – Infrequent.
The Canon A1 hit the market in 1978 and very quickly became legendary.
The Canon A-1 is a historically significant camera and was the high technology standard bearer of the landmark Canon amateur level A-series SLRs (Started with the Canon AE-1 in 1976)
It was the first SLR to offer an electronically controlled programmed auto exposure mode, making it a professional grade camera usable by the complete beginner. For the first time ever, Canon offered a “Program” mode where the photographer relied on a microprocessor to automatically select a compromise exposure based on light meter input. Virtually all cameras today have at least one program mode.
On top of that, the FD bayonet mount allowed using a wide variety of lenses, regardless of brand, making the Canon A1 a very “friendly” and flexible camera for creative photographers.
Generations of enthusiast photographers have crossed paths with the Canon A1 making it one of the most popular cameras ever built.
You must be logged in to post a comment.