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Canon AE-1 Program system booklet- only - color Product booklet
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With two AE modes (plus Electronic Flash AE), why the You've already read how incredably easy-and vel-
need f or manual control as well, you may ask. satile-the Canon AE-'l PROGRAM is to use on its Programmed
One reason is that some photographers still like to do AE mode. lt's a joy lor amateur and prof essional altke, because
everything themselves and the other is that the situation (e.9., it f rees one f rom the need to think about either the aperture or
unusual lighting conditions or for special creatlve etfects) shutter speed selttng.
sometimes requires it. Shown above is a line dtagram of programmed combina-
Manual doesn't mean dif f icult, however, with the AE- 1 tions of shutter speed and aperture in Programmed AE mode'
PROGRAM. First, disengage the lens'aperture ring f rom the "A" using a somm f /1.4 lens. The program responds to changes in
mark. Next, select a shutter speed by turning the shutter speed the lighting situation by adjusting the shutter speed and aper-
f or example, the shutter speedselector dial. Now, depress the shutter release button half way. ture. In a very bright situation,
A red "M" will appear in the viewf inder to remind you that you may be 1/1000 sec. and the aperture f/16. On a cloudyday'on
are on manual mode, while the aperture lhe camera would the other hand, it might be 11125 sec. at f/5.6. In a place so dark
otherwise have chosen will also be displayed. The choice is that the aperture is wide open attl1.4, the shutter speed could
yours whether to set this aperture or compensate by over- or be f rom '1 /8 sec. to 1 second.
underexposing the shot. The AE-1 PROGRAM's meter employs a center-weighted
averaging system. This means that the light is measured with
special emphasis on the center portion of the picture lrame
where the subiect is most likely to be placed. This portion is
located lust below the center line of the viewf inder to reduce
the risk ot underexposure f rom a bright sky or backlighting.
The light sensitivity pattern (shown below) remains virtual-
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Seeing is Believing
Laser-matte Screen Manual Aperlure
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Rangefinder
wilh the gentle-angled part of the screen. The conventional Flash Charge-completion LED Display split-image rangef inder employs the single-angled echellette (with Speedlites 188A and 1 66A: AE Flash Conf irmation Signal) prism. The problem with this system is that the image darkens
Aperture Display when slow lenses are used, blackening out at about f/4. With
the New Split rangefinder, no darkening occurs even at f/5.6.
The surface of the focusing screen itself in the past also
contributed to darkening of the image at small apertures. Until The AE-1 PROGRAM is excitingly different. This is your now the matte's surface particles were rrregularly shaped withimmediate reaction when you look through the viewfinder, since the consequence that light rays striking it were diff used inall you see is the image which comes in bright and clear as you different directions. Canon hasfocus. solved this problem with a unique But where is the essential exposure information ? The laser-matte screen. lts surf ace tex-answer is: invisible, at least until you need it, at which time you ture is f iner and smoother, and thepress the shutter release button halfway. Or the Exposure Pre- particle sizes are different. Lightview Switch. Either way, the information wrll appear in red LED rays hitting the surface are lessdigital displays on the right-hand side-well out of the way of diff used, so less light is lost. As athe f ield of view. lf the picture will be underexposed, the resull the AE-1 PROGRAM's view-appropriate aperture blinks to warn you. And if the shutter tinder is 50o/o brighter than its pre-speed selected in the programmed mode is 1/30 sec. or slower, decessors. And unlike somethe "P" blinks to warn you of camera shake. The brightness of makers'matte screens, this newthese LEDs changes according to the brightness of your sub- laser-malte screen purposely hasject, so they are always easy to read, no matter what the lighting an irregular pattern to solve theconditions. oroblem of moi16 effect. www.butkus.us This remarkable design is a tribute to Canon's advanced
microelectronics technology. No less important in contributing
to the viewf inder's amazing clarity and brightness, however, are The AE- l PROGRAM steps into professional territory withseveral other Canon ootical advances. another great feature: interchangeable focusing screens. There
Foremost among these is the AE-1 PROGRAM's standard are eight to choose f rom. Select the screen which best suits
New Split rangefinder. A world's f irst, the New Split is made up your subject, the maximum aperture of the lens you intend to
of crossed prisms having two angles lined up to form a grating. use, and your own creative inclination.The prisms are positioned vertically. When the light beam com-
ing through a large-aperture lens is broad, the steep-angled
part is used. With a small aperture lens, focusing is performed t@l
New Spl A. M,croprrsm B. New spt't C. ltt vane rt/l\4icroprismEEE
D. t4atte/section H. Matte/scare l. Double Cross'hair L. Cross Splil'image,
Magnilied View ot New Split Reticle
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Convenient Action Grip Shutter Release Button
Easy-to-Use Shutter Speed Selector Dial A Canon idea designed A f inger rest makes the
More than just a shutter speed dial,lhis selector dial ena- to help you keep the camera sof t-action electro-magnetic
bles you to select your exposure mode. With the lens on "A," rock-steady. This feature and shutter release even easier to
you can choose either Programmed AE or Shutter-speed the raised contour of the bat- operate.
Priority AE. Shutter speeds can also be selected for manual use tery cover provide a f irm grip
This dial also has a surrounding guard lo prolect againsl acci- tor excellent mobillty in action
dental movement. siluatrons.
Main Switch and Self-Timer Long-lasting 6V Battery Hot Shoe
Turn this switch to "A," and the camera can be operated. A single 6-Volt battery Matches all Speedlites
f lash photo-Move it to "L," for lock, and the camera's power is shut off to will power the camera's for synchronized
f unctions for graphy A" t "intheview-prevent accidental shutter release. Turn rt to "S" to operate the varied electronic
f inder lights up to show f lash1O-sec. self-timer. Press the shutter button and a bee-bee-beep a vear under normal use.
warning sounds, increasing in f requency two seconds before charge completion.
shutter release.
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Stop-down Lever Winder and Motor Drive Ter-
AE Lock Switch "L" shaped lever folds minals
Facilitating exposure compensation, the AE Lock Switch out for easy depth-of-f ield These terminals align
triggers a memory control to f ree your left hand for focusing or preview. Also enables stop- with the winder contacts to
steadying the camera. Partially depress the shutter release but- ped-down metering when orovide perfect electronic
ton to meter and press in the AE Lock Switch. Keeping the shut- using an FL lens or close-up matching and enable instan-
ter release button depressed, compose your picture and shoot. accessories. taneous film advance.
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Taking You To
Greater Creative Heights
A Different Outlook
Angle of View
The scene's the same but the area lhat each lens takes in
is different. The pictures (below left) were taken from the same
spot with four lenses of different focal length from 24mm to
300mm. The shorter the focal length, the wider the area of the
scene the lens takes in. Objects within the scene appear small.
As the focal length increases, the lens takes in less of the scene
and the size of the sublect increases.
Perspective
With a wide-angle lens you often shoot closer to the sub-
ject than you do with a telephoto lens. This leads to a difference
in perspective. In order to keep the subject the same size in this
series of photos, the photographer moved progressively farther
away each time he switched to a lens with a longer focal length.
Angle of View Perspective
24mm
The great advantage of SLR cameras is that their lenses
are interchangeable. And the great thing about the AE-1
PROGRAM, in particular, is that it can be used with one of the
most comprehensive ranges of lenses available today: the
Canon FD Series.
Covering the entire spectrum from fish-eye to super-
telephoto, the FD Lens Series comprises over 50 superb lenses.
Compactness and handling ease are two of their vital
characterrstics. Mounting and dismounting are quick and easy.
For the former, align the red dots and give the lens a twist.
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the lens and twist in the opposite direction. And their reliable 300mm 300mmmounting system causes absolutely no wear of the mounting
surface, no matter how many thousands of times the lens is
cnangeo.
Ouality and performance also serve to distinguish Canon
FD lenses f rom those of other makers. Since they are manufac-
tured to meet the same high standards of excellence as
Canon's cameras, each lens is greatly reliable, providing optimum
resolution and color reproduction.
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indicator), aperture display (appropriate aperture f lashes to
warn of overexposure and underexposure), stopped-down
metering index, " I " mark (f lash charge-completion
ind jcator with specif ied Canon f lash units and auto f lash
conf irmation signal with Speedlites 188A and 166A)
Dioptric Adjustment: Built-in eyepiece is adjusted lo slandard
- 1.0 diopter. Focusing Screen: Standard split-image/microprism
rangefrnder and seven other types of interchangeable
screens are optionally available.
Light Metering System: Through-the-lens (TTL), Central
Emphasis Averaging System by SPC (Silicon Photo Cell).
Meter Coupling Range: EV 1 (1 sec attl1.4) to EV 18 (1/1000
sec. at f/16) with ISO/ASA 1 00 film andl l't.4speed lens
Film Soeed Scale: ISO/ASA 12 to 3200.
Exposure Memory: EV locked in when shutter release button js
pressed half way and the AE lock switch is pressed once.
Exposure memorized as long as shutter button is pressed
halfway.
Exposure Preview: By pressing shutter button or exposure
preview swrtch.
Shutter: Cloth, focal plane, 4-spindle, electronically controlled.
With shock and noise absorbers.
Main Switch: Three positions: "A," "L," and "S." At "1" all active
circuits are cut olf as a safety feature. "S" position is for self
trmer photography.
Shutter Release Button: Two-step, electromagnetic with lock,
cable release socket, and f inger rest.
"B," and Shutter Speed Selector Dial: 2 sec. 1/1000 sec.,
"PROGRAM" (for programmed AE) With guard
Self-timer: Electronically-controlled. Main switch is set to "S."
Activated by pressing shutter button. Ten second delay with
electronic "beep beep' sound. Cancelation poss jble.
Stop-down Lever: For depth-of -f ield preview (FD lens) or
metering (non FD lens or close-up accessories).
Power Source: One 6V alkaline manganese (Eveready [UCAR]
No 53/),silveroxide (Eveready IUCAR] No 544, JIS 4G13,
Mallory PX 28 ), or lithium (Mallory PX 28 L) battery Battery
lasts about one year under normal use.
Battery Check: "Beep-beep" sound when pressing battery
check button. Number of beeps per second emitted
decreases with power level.
Flash Synchronization: X synchronization at 1/60 sec.i M
a' synchronization at 1 /30 sec. or slower. Direct contact at
accessory shoe for hot shoe flash. PC socket (JlS-B type)
with shock-preventive rim f or cord type f lash on f ront of
Specif ications Automatic Flash: Full AE flash photography with specif ied
Type: 35mm single-lens ref lex (SLR) carnera with electronically Canon Speedlites. Shutter speed automatically set. Aperture
controlled Automatic Exposure (AE) and focal plane shulter. automatically controlled according to setting of f lash when
Exposure Modes: Programmed AE, shutter speed priority AE, pilot lamp illuminates.
AE f lash photography with specif ied Canon Speedlrtes, and Back Cover: Opened wjth rewjnd knob. Removable. With
manual override. memo holder.
Format: 24x 36mm. Film Advance Lever: Single-stroke 120" throw with 30' stand'
Usable Lenses: Canon FD (for full-aperture metering) and of f . Ratchet winding possible.
Canon FL and non-FD (lor stopped-down metering) series Film Counter: Additive type. Automatically resets to "S" upon
lenses. opening back cover. Counts backwards as f ilm is rewound.
Standard Lenses: FD 50mm ll1.2,FD 50mm f /1.4. FD 50mm Other Safety Devices: Camera will not function when power
t/1 8 level insufficient. Film winding impossible while shutter is in
Lens Mount: Canon breech lock mount. operalron.
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism. Gives 94o/o vertical and Dimensions: 1 4 1 mm x 88mm x 47.5mm (5'9/16" x 3-7 116" x
940/o horizontal coverage of the actual picture area with 1 - 7/8") body only.
0.83x magnif ication at inf inity with a slandard lens. Weight: 5659 (1 9-1 5/16 ozs.) body only
Inlormation is displayed in f orm ol LED digital display to the /359 (25-15/16 ozs.) with FD 50mm f/1 8lens
right ol f ield of view. Includes "P" mark (programmed AE and
camera shake warning), "M" mark (manual control Sub;ect to change without notice.
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