Specifications

Release for automatic diaphragm control, and the easy-to-use Macrolite ML-1 flash
unit. Two close-up lenses - the 450 and 240 - can be used on any Canon lens from
35mm to 135mm to take superb macro pictures. Copying - taking pictures of flat
objects is another field fully catered to with Canon accessories. Essential in this line
is the Copy Stand 4. For the scuba diver who wants to take his Canon AE-1
PROGRAM underwater to film the wonders of the deep, there is the Marine Capsule
A. Used with the Power Winder A, it can accept 16 different lenses.
• Canon's Data Back
A. It attaches to the
back of the camera
and automatically
imprints data on the
lower right hand
corner of the picture in
perfect
synchronization with
exposure. Three dials
enable you to imprint
the day, month and
year, or classify your
pictures with Roman
numerals or letters of
the alphabet. In
addition, the Data
Back A can be used
with the Power
Winder A2 or A
The numeric dial doesn't
provide to year 2000 +
Specifications:
Type: 35mm single-lens reflex
(SLR) camera with electronically-
controlled automatic exposure (AE)
and focal-plane shutter.
Exposure Modes: Programmed AE,
shutterspeed priority AE, AE flash
photography with specified Canon
electronic flash units, and manual
override.
Format: 24 x 36mm.
Usable Lenses: Canon FD (for full-aperture metering) and Canon FL and non-FD
(for stopped-down metering) series lenses.